NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

POSITION Web Content Writer/Coordinator

LOCATION Alexandria, Virginia

TYPE Full-Time Employment

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Position will coordinate with all NCMEC departments to ensure timely, accurate, and complete content for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children web sites. Individual will gather, write and edit material.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with division directors, the Internet Administrator and other staff to identify and develop new content for www.missingkids.com, www.cybertipline.com, and NCMEC s Intranet
• Work closely with the Communications Division on a proactive and reactive basis to ensure that Web content that is featured or highlighted on the homepage and other highly trafficked areas reflects timely high-profile cases, media coverage, news, events, and campaigns
• Gather sources, perform research, and write new content (i.e., information on NCMEC s programs and incentives) for the web sites
• Work with other members of the web team to format content for uploading to the web site; ensure that proper review procedures are followed; and ensure that all elements (text, visuals, interactive features) are properly integrated and follow NCMEC s standards
• Review existing web content to ensure that it is accurate, up to date and conforms to NCMEC s standards
• Identify new techniques for conveying content and make recommendations for adapting them to NCMEC s web sites, and coordinate implementation of changes
• Communicate with co-workers, management, law-enforcement officials, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence and faxes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor s degree in English, Journalism or related work field
• Strong writing and editorial skills with 2-5 years of professional experience writing web site content

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Background in writing and editing specifically for web sites
• Understanding of web site development including familiarity with Html®
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral communication skills

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This position reports to the Director of Communications.

SALARY Mid Upper 30s

BENEFITS

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health insurance which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and long-term disability (employer funded)
• Life insurance (employer funded)
• Defined-contribution pension plan (employer funded)

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and résumé with salary requirements via E-mail to

hr@ncmec.org

facsimile to Human Resources at 703-274-2200; or mail to the

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
699 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3175.
EOE.

POsted March 2, 2004; expires April 17, 2004

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