Empire Media Partners (EMP)

Search Engine Optimization Specialist

 Key Requirements:

• Prior experience in content marketing, content growth and SEO
• Working knowledge of search engine optimization practices
• Outstanding ability to think creatively, strategically , and identify and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Familiarization with Google analytics
• Experience with website optimization tools
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and analyzing client sites for areas that can be improved and optimized
• Preparing detailed strategy reports
• Identifying powerful keywords to drive the most valuable traffic
• Running PPC campaigns
• Writing powerful calls-to-action to convert visitors
• Filling websites and other content with effective keywords
• Writing effective SEO content for blogs, websites and social media accounts
• Developing link building strategies
• Analyzing keywords and SEO techniques used by competitors
• Keeping updated on both white hat and black hat SEO strategies to stay within search engine guidelines
• Compiling and presenting SEO guidelines

Word Press Programming and Web Design:

WordPress Developer job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate WordPress Developer to join our team! As a WordPress Developer at Empire Media Partners, you will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plugins.

We are expecting you to have a strong understanding of latest industry trends and content management systems.

WordPress Developer duties and responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new features and functionality
• Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
• Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS
• Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin.

WordPress Developer requirements and qualifications

• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
• Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development

Additionally, we will offer the accepted candidates an opportunity for a personalized professional development plan that will allow them to choose which areas they would like to badge certify using the IBM Partnerworld Certification process.

There are many options, including:

IBM Cloud

Power Systems

Storage

Security

Blockchain

Supply Chain

About Empire Media Partners

Empire Media Partners (EMP) is an Authorized Business Partner and Reseller for IBM and Tech Data. EMP is a High Tech Solutions Provider focused on our customers’ line of business.

Valerie Lynch

816-668-9500

valerie@empiremediapartners.com

http://empiremediapartners.com/

Intern / Web Developer

Seeking an intern to work as an assistant to a local freelance website designer. The ideal candidate is creative, has a good eye for design, and is a strong writer. You can work on your own schedule and location, but must be available during the day for occasional meetings and phone calls to discuss projects.

You will gain experience working on real life projects, including WordPress websites, Google Ad campaigns, email marketing, ecommerce, and SEO. I can help provide networking and skills development opportunities as well. This will start out as an irregular, project-based position, but with opportunities to grow as your skills develop, including rate increases and additional hours.

Approximately 10 hours per week to start at $15/hour

Technical Skills:
• Experience working with WordPress (school or personal experience is fine)
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Javascript and PHP are a plus
• Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Other digital advertising or computer skills – SEO, Google Ads, social media, Google Analytics, email marketing, and/or video editing are all a plus!

Soft Skills:
• Communication
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Willing to learn
• Adherence to deadlines

To apply:
Send a short statement of interest and a resume to sarah@94westdesign.com. Please include links to portfolio projects you have worked on, such as a website or graphic design project. School projects are fine. Tell me why you’d like the job and why you’d be a great teammate!

About me:
Sarah Humphrey is the owner of 94 West, specializing in website development, search engine optimization, and digital marketing. She develops websites that drive leads, support sales, and build customer confidence and trust. Sarah is a co-organizer of monthly WordPress KC meetups and the annual WordCamp KC conference. She loves working with small businesses.

Date:  9/11/19          

 Company Name:  Level Five Solutions

 Title of job: Junior Developer Internship

 Part time or Full Time:  either one

 Duties:

Support development team to assist clients on website changes and content updates using HTML5, CSS, and Javascript. Work within content management systems to assist clients and provide website recommendations. Additional programming languages and skills are a plus.

 Qualifications Needed:

Fundamental understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript is encouraged. Communication skills are a plus.

 How to Apply: either through our website: levelfivesolutions.com or directly to amanda.berck@levelfivesolutions.com

Salary: based on experience and skill level

Company website: levelfivesolutions.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Standards

Date:  9/13/19

Company Name: TAFS

Title of job: Robotics Process Automation Developer

Part time or Full Time:  Full Time

 Duties: 

• Supporting full lifecycle implementation of the RPA project and production development
• Manage UI Plan software to automate button-click processes
• Analyzing business processes and identifying automation opportunities
• Implementing the overall technical vision for projects, programs, or systems
• Providing development and testing support
• Mentoring business users through the training process
• Managing day-to-day system maintenance and production support for RPA deployment

  Qualifications Needed: 

• Degree in computer science or related field
• Proficient knowledge of object-oriented programming language (SQL, JavaScrip, .NET)
• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply: 

The Next Step: Does this sound like a match for you? Apply now by completing an online application and/or email eressegieu@tafs.com for more details.

Salary: Salary: $45,000 -$55,000/year (dependent on experience)

 Company website: https://www.tafs.com/about/careers/

Company Name: Children’s Mercy Hospital

 Title of job: Software Engineer

 Part time or Full Time:  Full time

 Duties: 

Provide programming and support for Information Security application systems development and maintenance projects, with a commitment to hospital employees / system analyst satisfaction. This will include support of programs and systems related to the Identity and Access Management platform   Follows established development practices and completes tasks through all phases of systems development including planning, development, implementation and operation for complex computer projects.  Creates and updates system documentation including diagrams, technical schema and project related documents.

 Qualifications Needed:

 Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information systems or another major with emphasis on programming and development tools and techniques including Java.
  • And 1-2 years related work experience required
  • OR 3-5 year relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Software development skills and other web based applications
  • Java, MS SQL, XML, Java Script and PowerShell
  • Application IAM System Experience specifically SailPoint IIQ PAM System Experience
• Infrastructure experience
  • Active Directory, Azure, O365, Windows server

 How to Apply: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/childrensmercy/#/job/12167

  Company website: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/childrensmercy/#/job/12167

Company Name: Red Fuse Communications, KC

Title of job: Digital/Social Media Designer

Part time or Full Time: Full Time

Duties: work with the team to offer creative and innovative solutions to client problems by producing compelling graphics and animations for use in a diverse array of media.

• Work collaboratively with the team to produce digital and print materials, social media content, motion graphic videos, animated GIF’s, presentations, etc
• Own and produce motion graphics video projects from beginning to end (concept, storyboarding, design and post-production)
• Manage image resizing and copy edits in the appropriate design applications as needed

Qualifications Needed:

• 2-4 of full time experience in motion graphics concepting/editing/production
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in design, video/audio production, or related multimedia
• A strong eye for design with a strong sense of color, topography, iconography and composition
• Advanced knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects, along with a working knowledge of media post-production
• Proficient in the entire Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc)
• Experience in editing and packaging video content
• Familiarity with the types of content and videos that are effective in online and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

How to Apply: www.redfuse.com/careers

Attach a PDF of your resume WITH portfolio link

Salary: 40k+

Company website: www.redfuse.com

Company Name: Advanced Restaurant Consulting 

Title of job: Web Developer

Part Time

 Duties:  Work remotely on developing / building websites to specifications provided by the marketing team.

 Qualifications Needed: Web development experience. Good HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

 How to Apply:  Send Resume to Kaylea.Ford@arcsadvantage.com

 Salary:  Paid Internship. TBD

 Company website: https://arcsadvantage.com

Kansas City, MO – KSHB/KMCI

Content Coordinator

Come join the exciting world of Television. In this position your primary role will be to edit video and sound for the newscasts on Final Cut X. This position includes weekend and overnight hours.

The content coordinator manages, edits and tracks incoming and outgoing content for multiple platforms.

Key activities

• Monitor, communicate and traffic all incoming content
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to achieve editorial objectives
• Identify issues with incoming content, evaluate alternatives and implement solutions
• Maintenance storage and capacity of SAN
• Edit content for use on multiple platforms
• Responsible for operating various news gathering equipment; including but not limited to video editing equipment
• Working knowledge of the multitude of paths by which content is imported and exported
• Communicate consistently with newsroom staff regarding content, including but not limited to coordinating with field crews
• Distribution of content to other Scripps units
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 2 years of experience in related field

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective delegation and problem resolution skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Proficiency computer based editing, Final Cut Pro

Apply at: https://scripps.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Scripps_Careers/job/Kansas-City-MO—KSHBKMCI/Content-Coord-III_JR020357-1

1-2 Students needed to work on SEO project for JCCC Design Studio

Project pays for 20 hours at $11 per hour. Project entails the following:

• Content editing (a few typos)
• Alt tagging
• Naming convention
• Social media channel adjustment (removing one channel/adding another)
• Ensuring google analytics is installed
• Remove a banner ad
• Clean up the WP library

If interested, please contact:

Professor James Hopper
Chair, Web Development and Digital Media
Chair, Educational Affairs
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
913-469-8500 Ext. 3168
jhopper@jccc.edu