Pitchfork.tv Seeks Director of Photography in NYC

Responsibilities include (but are by no means limited to): prepping and setting up gear, coordinating crews, and capturing board feeds in live music settings around the city.

The ideal candidates will be creative, self-motivated, and possess extreme attention to detail as well as the ability to adapt stylistically from session to session. Applicants should be well-versed in various HD & SD cameras (especially DVX-100's). Experience with lighting and mics (directional and wireless lavs) are a definite plus.

If you have experience in these areas, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with links to previous work (no attachments please). Applications without links to previous work will not be considered.

Pitchfork.tv Seeks Director of Photography in NYC

Responsibilities include (but are by no means limited to): prepping and setting up gear, coordinating crews, and capturing board feeds in live music settings around the city.

The ideal candidates will be creative, self-motivated, and possess extreme attention to detail as well as the ability to adapt stylistically from session to session. Applicants should be well-versed in various HD & SD cameras (especially DVX-100's). Experience with lighting and mics (directional and wireless lavs) are a definite plus.

If you have experience in these areas, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with links to previous work (no attachments please). Applications without links to previous work will not be considered.

Pitchfork Seeks Web Developer

Pitchfork seeks an enthusiastic web developer with webmaster/content management experience to work full-time as a multi-faceted technologist in our Chicago or Manhattan office to maintain and develop multiple high-traffic, Drupal-based sites. Work environment is creative, fast-paced, and Mac-based with competitive pay and benefits. Most day-to-day tasks deal with the development and maintenance of a frequently updated e-zine. Job requires round-the-clock availability (when needed).

All candidates must possess:

* Expert level knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Apache and Unix/Linux
* Intermediate level experience with Drupal, JS, and jQuery
* Passion for standards-based XHTML/CSS layout

* Webmaster/Content Management experience
* Experience administering large-scale sites
* Strong non-technical communications skills
* Knowledge of video codecs and compressions a plus

Interested parties should send a resume to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with a link to your portfolio, and references from previous clients/employers.

Pitchfork Seeks Business Intern in Chicago

Pitchfork Media, Inc. seeks a part-time business intern to work in our fast-paced Chicago office. This position is structured for the self-motivated applicant. This internship is unpaid and growth is limited only to the candidate's willingness to succeed. The ideal candidate will have basic administrative skills, be incredibly organized, and available a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Current college students seeking credit are preferred.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter here, with "Business Intern" in the subject line, no later than February 22 at 2 p.m.

Pitchfork Seeks Administrative Intern in NYC Office
The PBR of internships

Pitchfork Media is looking for some obnoxious hipster scum to beat up in the back alley of our New York City office. But more importantly, we're seeking an administrative intern. (Seriously, no mustaches.) The ideal candidate will be available 10-15 hours a week and have prior administrative experience. It'd be pretty great if you also have some general office experience and familiarity with business applications (you know, like Microsoft Office). A good presence on the phone and strong writing skills are mandatory. Tasks include, but are not limited to, coordinating schedules, shredding watermarked promos, and assisting all departments with daily operations as needed. Qualified applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com. Deadline is Friday, February 1 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Pitchfork Seeks Video Editor for NYC Internship

Pitchfork Seeks Intern in New York City

Pitchfork Media seeks an administrative intern to work in our New York City office. The ideal candidate will be available 10 - 15 hours a week and have prior administrative experience.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, coordinating schedules, communicating with our Chicago office, and assisting all departments with daily operations as needed. College credit is available.

Please email jobs@pitchforkmedia.com with your resume by Friday, September 21.

Pitchfork Seeks Video Editor for NYC Internship

Pitchfork is seeking a fast, efficient video editor/production assistant for an internship in New York City. Our ideal candidate is a film major with experience in Final Cut and After Effects (motion graphics experience a plus) who is available to work two days a week during business hours, for credit if possible.

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with a link to your demo reel. Please do not send your demo reel as an email attachment-- we accept links only. Submission deadline is Friday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern.

Pitchfork Seeks Head Web Developer

Pitchfork is seeking a high-spirited, enthusiastic Ruby on Rails developer for full-time work as head webmaster/developer in our Chicago or New York office. The position entails continued buildout of our current Ruby-based CMS, development of future projects, and innovative day-to-day web solutions. Work environment is fast-paced, friendly, creative, and non-corporate, with competitive pay and great benefits.

Preferred experience:

* 1-2+ years with Ruby on Rails
* 2-5 years work experience in commercial web development
* Delivery experience on a commercial Ruby/Rails development project
* Extensive experience in Ruby/Rails development and database technology, MySQL, Mongrel, Linux admin, and Apache proxy
* Object-oriented programming experience
* Ability to build functional Web applications and modules using Ruby on Rails
* Experience developing/launching complex Ruby systems for high-traffic websites a plus
* Strong non-technical communications skills a must

Interested parties should send a resume to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with a link to your portfolio, and references from previous clients/employers. (Examples of additional dev projects would be ideal, but are not essential.) Deadline is Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Pitchfork Seeks Full-Time Web Developer

Pitchfork is seeking an experienced web developer and webmaster for full-time CMS and website development in our Chicago or New York office. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of PHP and/or Ruby and Ruby on Rails, be willing to work under pressure and on deadline, and produce efficient and thorough results.

Requirements:

>> 3+ years experience robust scalable applications (language agnostic)
>> Extensive experience in PHP or Ruby/Rails development and database technology, MySQL, Mongrel, Linux admin, and Apache proxy
>> Experience developing/launching PHP or Ruby systems for high-traffic websites

Interested parties should send a resume to jobs@pitchforkmedia.com, along with one example of a self-developed multi-author CMS, and references from previous clients/employers. (Examples of additional dev projects would be ideal, but are not essential.) Deadline is Friday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Pitchfork Seeks Editorial Intern in Chicago

There are opportunities for the rest of this year and the winter term. Positions are open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays through December starting immediately, and for Monday through Fridays starting January 2, 2007. Send a cover letter and resume (NO ATTACHMENTS) to editintern@pitchforkmedia.com with the subject line "Editorial Intern". Deadline is Monday, October 30 at noon CST.

Pitchfork Seeks Senior Account Manager

Pitchfork Media's Chicago headquarters is looking for a Senior Account Manager to generate advertising and develop new business. The position is full-time and requires 2-4 years of sales experience (online preferred).

Since the work environment is decidedly non-corporate (like, we listen to music all day, and sometimes Scott gets crabby, but whatever), the ideal candidate should be disciplined and self-motivated. He/she must also possess a strong understanding of what Pitchfork is and does (i.e., we are not "into" agriculture). [MORE...]

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