Jr Web Producer - Bedford, MA

Bedford, MA


Company Description. RISI is the leading provider of news and information for the global forest products industry. We publish websites, newsletters, magazines, reports, databases and more.


What's exciting about our company. We're a great mix of stability and dynamism. Our oldest product has been published for more than 100 years. On the other hand, one of our keys to success is that we use information technology aggressively to fundamentally improve the value of our information to our customers.


We're in growth mode. Thirty percent of our sales come from outside North America, and we're looking for that percentage to grow.


Our size. With 125 employees, we're small enough that you can see the impact of your work, but big enough to have a wealth of people from whom to learn.


Job Description


We are a Boston-based company looking for a web producer to contribute to the growth of our web products. The producer will help to maintain content and data, and will coordinate delivery, releases and QA of new web based products. RISI serves an international commodities-based industry whose products are primarily subscription-based business information reports. These data-intensive reports serve all facets of the industry, including producers, suppliers and investors. The company is in the process of migrating many of its traditional print-based products to a suite of data services and productivity tools.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Will be responsible for uploading and ensuring the accuracy of newly released content.
  • Will perform updates and changes to product configuration as requested.
  • Is required to work to tight deadlines.

Technical Requirements

  • Experience with web content management systems, Alfresco a plus.
  • Strong HTML experience and exposure to web based systems and concepts.

General Requirements

  • Good task management skills with the ability to work in a team environment in situations in which ambiguity and multiple priorities are likely.
  • Excellent written communication skills are important as the organization is highly distributed.
  • BS/BA or equivalent education experience.
  • A high task load is expected. You should be able to work within tight deadlines while exhibiting exemplary time management and task prioritization.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace.

To apply for this position, please send resume with cover letter including your salary requirements to jobs@risiinfo.com and specify Job Code JWD-Bed02093. (No phone calls, please.) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.


For more information about RISI, Inc, please visit our web site at www.risiinfo.com.