We're Hiring Excellent People

Metacafe develops the next generation of new-media applications for internet, TV and mobile. Attracting millions of users each week, Metacafe faces some unique challenges: Exploding traffic, massive DB loads real-time calculations and quick feature development.

Metacafe's team develops and innovates at the cutting edge of various technologies including distributed databases and load handling, Ajax & web 2.0 designs, video conversion, flash, podcasts and more.

Metacafe is currently offering major high paying jobs. We are looking for extremely talented, brilliant, creative, experienced and motivated individuals, quick self-learners who love to be challenged.

Open Positions - May 2008

PHP Developer

  • At least 2 years of experience in server side web development.
  • Experience in the following areas is an advantage: PHP, Object-oriented development, MySQL , SOAP
  • B.Sc. - an advantage
  • Good English reading and writing skills

Online Marketing Analyst (Palo Alto, CA USA or Tel Aviv, Israel)

The online marketing analyst plays an important role in helping the company keep on top of key performance metrics and make strategic decisions on new site features, UI designs, and marketing programs. This individual will be the go-to expert for obtaining and interpreting metrics from sources such as Omniture, comScore, Quantcast and our internal database (Business Object). This is an excellent position for a quant-jock with an interest in marketing!

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience with reporting and data analysis, preferably in online media or ecommerce.
  • Experience with Omniture, Web Trends, Coremetrics or similar site analytics tool a strong plus.

Digital Media Marketing Coordinator (Palo Alto, CA USA)

The job opening is for a Digital Media Marketing Coordinator, helping advance the next generation of online video entertainment by working directly with the filmmakers, production companies, and other content providers who make the magic happen. This individual will wear two hats: 1) Filmmaker Recruitment, and 2) Filmmaker Relationship Management. You'll lead recruitment and relationship management efforts with the goal of growing and retaining our vibrant community of video creators who are producing highly entertaining, original short videos for Metacafe.

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Professional experience and/or personal interest in short video creation
  • Contacts in the independent filmmaking community a major plus

Online Community Marketing Manager (Palo Alto, CA USA)

The Community Manager will be a vital part of driving engagement and retention of our community of online video lovers. Together with the Director of Marketing, this person will develop our community engagement strategy and be responsible for the day-to-day tasks of community management. Amongst our 30-million-strong monthly visitors are active video reviewers, producers, and programmers. Help us nurture and expand our base of power users!

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Avid user of social media sites, online communities/forums, and other Web 2.0 products.
  • Strong writer, particularly in relation to online communities, blogs, and as a moderator or facilitator of online forums.

Marketing Program Manager (Palo Alto, CA USA)

This position works with cross-function teams in different locations (Palo Alto, Los Angeles, New York, and Tel Aviv) to drive promotional programs, from initial concept development to execution to launch. This individual will contribute to brainstorming sessions, prioritize resources, manage the project timeline, and interface with external partners and clients to ensure successful program launches.

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum two years of work experience required
  • Experience in one or more of the following a plus but not required:
    • Marketing-oriented project management, preferably at an internet company.
    • Online media buying or selling. Affiliate marketing.
    • Other Internet-related marketing experience, agency or client services experience a big plus

Communications Coordinator (Palo Alto, CA USA)

The job opening is for a Communications Coordinator, helping build awareness of and preference for Metacafe as the premier online destination for independent creators and avid fans of original short-form videos. You'll join our growing marketing team and play an active role in developing communications materials and conducting outreach targeted at our three key audiences: viewers, content creators and brand advertisers.

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Professional experience or personal interest in digital entertainment and social media
  • Professional experience or academic training in public relations and marketing communications

Marketing Intern (Palo Alto, CA USA)

We're looking for a smart, creative, entrepreneurial intern to support our growing marketing team. This is a paid position with part-time option during the school year and full-time in the summer. This is a hands-on learning opportunity with pojects spanning disciplines including:

  • Market research and analysis
  • Public relations
  • Marketing communications
  • Event coordination
  • E-mail marketing
  • Blog and social network outreach

 

Please send your relevant CV to: jobs@metacafe.com

Thanks,
HR Team, Metacafe.