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Ustream is hiring!

If you're passionate about making great products even better, and you're looking for a company that will let you do great work that you can be proud of, Ustream may be the right fit for you. We're focused on building a killer live online video platform to let our growing army of Ustreamers create awesome shows and communities.

Stay tuned for updates regarding positions we are hiring for soon, we're probably looking for it, but we're especially interested in product managers, Flash developers, and experienced LAMP stack engineers.

Ustream is an equal opportunity employer located in Mountain View, CA.

Email your resume to jobs@ustream.tv.

Systems Engineer

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Systems Engineer, Chat Developer
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Job Category: Network Operations
Relevant Work Experience: minimum 3 years

Position Description

Ustream is seeking a dynamic Systems Engineer with experience developing server side Unreal IRCD modules. This individual will be responsible for advancing the Ustream chat infrastructure, developing custom modules and code. Additionally this position will work alongside systems administrators, systems engineers, and developers, assisting in the growth and operations of the Ustream platform. The ideal candidate will have experience developing Unreal IRCD modules, strong verbal and written communication skills, experience working in a high traffic Internet site, and have excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. This individual should have the drive to work in a fast paced environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which include late nights and weekends. The candidate must be incredibly reliable.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Developing add-on modules for Unreal IRCD
Systems Engineering and Administration: Assist with development of backend and frontend tools used internally by other Ustream staff.
Operational Support: Participate in on-call and escalation support of any technical issues. Act as an integral part of planning future site architecture for both reliability and scalability.
Overall Customer Support: Working with Ustream customers, technicians, and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot Site Problems: Quickly diagnose and resolve any site issues and assist other Ustream representatives with customer issues.
Maintain knowledge of website updates and new products: Educate and inform customers and colleagues.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

3 years of C / C++ and PHP+MySQL web development
Understanding of network diagnostics related to a high traffic Internet website
Solid understanding of video streaming and delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues.
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights. Must thrive in a start-up environment.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv detailing your experience
Cover letter and resume must be in ASCII text or PDF
Please include a brief explanation of why you would like to work for Ustream
Applications missing the above explanation will be ignored
Individuals only. No recruiters or agencies at this time.

Company Information

Ustream.TV - a venture-backed start up - is a live interactive video broadcast platform that enables anyone to broadcast to a global audience of viewers. For the first time the mass market can instantly provision live interactive video broadcast functionality that is infinitely scalable. Empowering a vast new set of users with Ustream's interactive broadcast functionality creates a compelling, new market of rich broadcast content. Individuals and organizations are rapidly adopting Ustream for a broad set of uses.

Ustream's interactive broadcast platform has:

Enabled entertainers such as Tori Amos, The White Stripes, Marie Digby, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Brown, The Plain White Tees, and Jason Scheffy to connect and interact with fans across the globe
Empowered tens of thousands of mainstream broadcasters to broadcast events like high school sports, weddings, concerts, grade school events, local conferences, educational shows - even births!
Offered exclusive live video broadcasts for major events such as motion picture and TV series premieres, "Dirty Sexy Money," "Nip Tuck" and "Hannah Montana: the Movie;" the 2007 YearlyKos Democratic convention in Chicago; and the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco
Enabled Presidential candidates, including Senators Clinton, Obama, Edwards, McCain and Dodd, to connect live with constituents across the country

Compensation and Benefits

Ustream offers competitive packages, an equity and cash incentive plan, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits -- all part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees.

Ustream is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.

Web UI Designer

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Web UI Designer
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Part-time
Job Category: Website Designer
Relevant Work Experience: 3-7 years

Position Description

The successful Web UI Designer will have a solid combination of experience and education that enables him/her to create and design a unique, visually aesthetic, and functional website. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, reliable, detailed, and driven to produce high quality work. This individual must thrive in a start-up environment and must be willing to work flexible hours.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Participate in concept development, design ideation, and detailed specification of visual designs for user interfaces of the future and existing innovations, prototypes, demos and product.
Successfully communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user centered design process.
Produce design specifications, storyboards, scenarios, design prototypes. Create visual designs and user Interface design that address business, brand, market, and user requirements, including design and production of screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and interface elements.
Collaborate with Research Engineers, Marketing Department, content producers and management to refine the user experience.
Work with web developers to deliver the final product.
Create designs and images for PowerPoint presentations, marketing and sales collateral, print, and other miscellaneous projects.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Information Design, Digital Media Design or other visual arts.
3+ Years experience as a key member of a User Interface team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched web and/or software applications
Skills: Creative skills: looking for strong design skills including screen layouts, information design, and typography, and must have understanding of user-centered design principles and a great eye for detail. Able to develop new approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas into tangible form. We require a portfolio to be submitted with your application.
Communication skills: Candidates must able to collaborate effectively with others in a cross-functional team, and be able to rationalize and present their design ideas and decisions effectively. Must be able to prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
Technical skills: Must be fluent in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, or similar graphics/user interface design team software. Must have solid grasp of graphic and web design principles and good understanding of current web technologies (X) HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
Good listener, ability to listen keenly and adapt ideas, coming up with multiple concepts and clearly articulating the tradeoffs of each concept and getting buy-in from all stakeholders.
Excellent delivery and execution skills, must deliver prototypes, final mock-ups in a timely manner and resolve dependencies and conflicts.

To Apply

Send the following items to jobs@ustream.tv with the subject title of the email, WEB UI DESIGNER: [YOUR LAST], [FIRST NAME].

cover letter
resume
sample website designs
sample print designs

Company Information

Ustream's interactive broadcast platform has:

Enabled entertainers such as Tori Amos, The White Stripes, Marie Digby, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Brown, The Plain White Tees, and Jason Scheffy to connect and interact with fans across the globe
Empowered tens of thousands of mainstream broadcasters to broadcast events like high school sports, weddings, concerts, grade school events, local conferences, educational shows - even births!
Offered exclusive live video broadcasts for major events such as motion picture and TV series premieres, "Dirty Sexy Money," "Nip Tuck" and "Hannah Montana: the Movie;" the 2007 YearlyKos Democratic convention in Chicago; and the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco
Enabled Presidential candidates, including Senators Clinton, Obama, Edwards, McCain and Dodd, to connect live with constituents across the country

Compensation and Benefits

Ustream offers competitive packages, an equity and cash incentive plan, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits -- all part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees.

Ustream is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.

Administrative Assistant

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Job Category: Administrative
Relevant Work Experience: 2-4 years

Ustream is seeking a driven Administrative Assistant to perform administrative and office support activities under the supervision of the Business Manager. Duties include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. This role requires using considerable to significant skills to perform a wide variety of highly responsible para-professional administrative and office support duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage executive team calendaring which includes intensive correspondence with external contacts, scheduling, calendaring changes, conference line distribution, tracking, and overall calendar management
Assist with the completion of filings for the organization
Processing check and credit card requests and file receipts accordingly
Processing incoming bills and outgoing checks
Provide assistance as needed with research for products and services and product development
Greet and direct office visitors, answer main office telephone system, respond to direct requests for information and/or forward messages to appropriate staff. Make sure the office is kept in orderly and clean fashion
Assist with review of administrative procedures and development of systems to assure compliance by all staff
Staff liaison for ongoing tenant/landlord matters
Maintain inventory for office supplies, computer software, and streaming equipment
Assist with research and cost comparisons for vendors to maintain cost effectiveness and quality, including technology and computer support.
Maintain master calendar of in-house meetings.
General office duties such as typing, bookkeeping, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies, faxing, etc.
Booking travel and hotel arrangements as needed.
Coordinate materials for meetings and training sessions and other activities of the organization
Maintain and update database as needed
Receive and distribute all incoming mailing and coordinates outgoing mail, including courier services, and interoffice mail distribution
Assist in preparation of materials for the board of directors
Lead person in providing support of mailings or coordinating bulk mailing processes
Provide meeting support as needed (e.g., scheduling conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics)
Assist in the updating HR collateral
Provide administrative support to department managers on an as-needed basis
Maintenance of library and classification and filing of new items
Responding to staff requests for administrative support as needed
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested with a sense of humor and team spirit

Requirements

BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.
At least 2-4 years of experience in administrative support and calendaring.
Strong knowledge of GMAIL, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-pace start-up environment.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

To Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv with the following email subject: Administrative Assistant: YOUR LAST, FIRST NAME.

Company Information

Ustream's interactive broadcast platform has:

Enabled entertainers such as Tori Amos, The White Stripes, Marie Digby, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Brown, The Plain White Tees, and Jason Scheffy to connect and interact with fans across the globe
Empowered tens of thousands of mainstream broadcasters to broadcast events like high school sports, weddings, concerts, grade school events, local conferences, educational shows - even births!
Offered exclusive live video broadcasts for major events such as motion picture and TV series premieres, "Dirty Sexy Money," "Nip Tuck" and "Hannah Montana: the Movie;" the 2007 YearlyKos Democratic convention in Chicago; and the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco
Enabled Presidential candidates, including Senators Clinton, Obama, Edwards, McCain and Dodd, to connect live with constituents across the country

Compensation and Benefits

Ustream offers competitive packages, an equity and cash incentive plan, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits -- all part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees.

Ustream is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.

Full-Time Marketing Analyst

Job Information
Company: Ustream
Title: Full-time Marketing Analyst

Location: CA - Mountain
View Status: Full-time
Job Category: Marketing
Experience: 1-3 years

Position Description

Ustream, the leader in live video broadcasting is looking for a Full-time Marketing Analyst to work within the marketing department to assist with promotions, work with broadcasters to control quality, review live content, and execute other marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be reliable, creative, detailed, a self-starter, and driven produce high quality work. The candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills. This individual must thrive in a start-up environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which can include late nights and weekends.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Provide a pipeline of new, interesting content to promote.
Broadcaster management: communicate with broadcasters to coordinate promotion for events. Maintain positive relationships with current broadcasters, and forming new relationships.
Press outreach: execute PR outreach and maintain database, including research for relevant blogs, sites, and other press outlets to maximize exposure for events.
Company visibility: research and apply for speaking and award opportunities.
Event management: Learn the details of the Ustream broadcast platform; work with broadcasters to ensure quality control.
Community management: Work closely with Ustream community volunteers to develop programs and provide technical assistance.
Community engagement: Create and drive promotions to involve community members and broadcasters.
Viral marketing: Support initiatives for Ustream content and events.
Customer Support Management: Work with Ustream customers, technicians and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot Website Problems: work to resolve customer issues in a friendly and compassionate manner. Assist customers in installing and setting up Ustream accounts. Investigate issues and work with customer to restore functionality when service is interrupted.
Video production: Assist with in-house video production assignments, including simple editing and camera work.
Research assigned subjects in support of marketing initiatives.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge/Qualifications

VERY comfortable on web 2.0 and social media sites
Self-starter motivated to succeed with a minimum of handholding
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, startup environment
Experience with Flash Media Encoder is a big plus
Photo editing skills are a big plus
Video editing skills, including Final Cut experience, a big plus
Strong desire to learn new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights.

Application Process

Submit a resume, cover letter, writing samples and portfolio to jobs@ustream.tv

MANAGER OF CONTENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Director/Manager of Content & Business Development

Location: CA - Mountain View Status: Full-time
Job Category: Business Development
Experience: 3-7 years

Position Description

Ustream.TV is seeking a talented, experienced and exceptional Director or Manager of Content and Business Development to manage and execute the development and accomplishment of content-related partnerships, business plans, and objectives for Ustream. The ideal candidate will play a visible role in the development, analysis and implementation of strategic initiatives, including organic business initiatives. He/She originates, positions, and ultimately closes compelling marketing solutions/engagements to key stakeholders across the Entertainment, Music, Sports and Video Gaming industries. This includes generating new business and qualifying potential leads, pitches, proposal writing, contract negotiations and client management. The ideal candidate should have 3-7 years of business development experience in the consumer internet and/or major media space with concentration in negotiating large content deals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Executing deals/partnerships to increase both broadcasters and viewers in multiple verticals, including: Hollywood, Entertainment, Music, Sports, Video Gaming
Research and evaluate new content partners, market trends and opportunities
Prepare presentations, financial projections, and competitive analysis
Manage client and internal communications
Develop and manage a stable of channel and distribution partners to ensure that Ustream expand its reach and monetization options.
Assists and advises the Executive Team in the development of the content business plans, objectives and priorities.
Drives the business development process from conception to deal closure - continuously developing and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Organizes strategy and develops approach (understanding needs, requirements for quality).
Initiates and devises client solutions and proposals ensuring realistic deliverables and profitability.
Works jointly with marketing on a variety of efforts to identify and grow additional business opportunities, including additional client work for project expansion.
Develops and executes company traffic goals and various campaigns to generate higher traffic.
Prepares comprehensive proposals, estimates and production plans to meet client requirements.
Analyzes project requirements and translates client needs to project management to ensure appropriate conceptual work and requirements for the job.
Meets or exceeds department goals and other objectives.
Reports weekly partnership funnel and manages its growth and development.
Oversees the operation of all content-related activities. Organizes pursuit teams, develops pursuit approach (understanding needs, requirements for quality), and delegates team to specific tasks.
Drafts proposals/estimates.
Develops leads and assesses leads to assure overall quality and accuracy
Develops and maintains strategic partnerships.
Assists in the development of the required collateral.
Ensures accurate and diligent record keeping of contacts.
Works with sales and senior management team to develop new business offerings.
Addresses sales-related questions and issues.
Attends seminars, trade shows, and industry events as necessary to stay current with advancements in technology, design and sales techniques.
Continuously analyzes trends and marketing strategies that are being implemented by companies inside and outside the interactive industry.
Hire and resource a small content management team

Qualifications

The successful Director/Manager of Content Business Development will have a good combination of strategy and execution skills that enable them to discover simple, elegant solutions to complex problems and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The right candidate will be a highly-motivated self-starter with:

3+ years of relevant work experience in Content Acquisition
Experience negotiating extensive contacts, especially within major entertainment and online companies/properties.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation design skills
Passion for media content across several verticals, including music, movies, TV, entertainment, video gaming, podcasting, news, politics, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of online business models and internet/consumer technology
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships inside and outside social media tools
Ability to meet multiple objectives in an entrepreneurial environment with little supervision
Ability to develop and sustain executive relationships.
Ability to build and present proposals.
Proven experience in motivating and influencing cross-functional business and technology teams.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with peers, subordinates, senior management and clients.
Excellent grammatical, organizational, and communication skills.
Creativity, business savvy, latitude, flexibility and tenacity.
Strong execution and follow up skills.
Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment while meeting critical deadlines.
Demonstrated history of attributes consistent with culture: can-do attitude, customer-focused, flexible, initiative, quality-conscious, responsive, teamwork and contributing to other’s success.
B.S. or B.A. degree; MBA a strong plus

The ideal candidate will want to join a rapidly growing early-stage company with the potential to quickly increase their responsibility and position based on a track record of proven successes within the Company.

To Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv with the following email subject: Content & Business Development Manager: YOUR LAST, FIRST NAME.

Company Information Ustream.TV - a venture-backed start up - is a live interactive video broadcast platform that enables anyone to broadcast to a global audience of viewers. For the first time the mass market can instantly provision live interactive video broadcast functionality that is infinitely scalable. Empowering a vast new set of users with Ustream's interactive broadcast functionality creates a compelling new market of rich broadcast content. Individuals and organizations are rapidly adopting Ustream for a broad set of uses.

Ustream's interactive broadcast platform has:

Enabled entertainers such as Tori Amos, The White Stripes, Marie Digby, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Brown, The Plain White Tees, and Jason Scheffy to connect and interact with fans across the globe
Empowered tens of thousands of mainstream broadcasters to broadcast events like high school sports, weddings, concerts, grade school events, local conferences, educational shows - even births!
Offered exclusive live video broadcasts for major events such as motion picture and TV series premieres, "Dirty Sexy Money," "Nip Tuck" and "Hannah Montana: the Movie;" the 2007 YearlyKos Democratic convention in Chicago; and the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco
Enabled Presidential candidates, including Senators Clinton, Obama, Edwards, McCain and Dodd, to connect live with constituents across the country

Compensation and Benefits

Ustream offers competitive packages, an equity and cash incentive plan, and excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits -- all part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees.
Ustream is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.

PART-TIME MARKETING COORDINATOR

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Part-time Marketing Coordinator

Location: CA - Mountain View Status: Part-time
Job Category: Marketing
Experience: 1-2 years

Position Description
Ustream.tv, the leader in live video broadcasting is looking for a Part-time Marketing Coordinator to work within the marketing department to assist with promotions, reviewing live content, and executing on other marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be reliable, creative, detailed, a self-starter, and driven produce high quality work. The candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills. This individual must thrive in a start-up environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which can include late nights and weekends.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Search for new, interesting content to promote.
Learn the details of the Ustream broadcast platform.
Research assigned subjects in support of marketing initiatives.
Seeding and viral marketing Ustream content and events.
Overall Customer Support: Working with Ustream customers, technicians and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot Website Problems: work to resolve customer issues. Assist customers in installing and setting up Ustream accounts. Investigate issues and work with customer to restore functionality when service is interrupted.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge/Qualifications

VERY comfortable on web 2.0 and social media sites
Self-starter motivated to succeed with a minimum of handholding
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, startup environment
Photo editing skills are a big plus
Strong desire to learn new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights.

Application Process

Submit a resume, cover letter, writing samples and portfolio to jobs@ustream.tv

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: SA

Location: CA - Mountain View Status: Full-time
Job Category: Network Operations
Relevant Work Experience: 2-5 years

Position Description
Ustream.TV is seeking a dynamic Systems Administrator. This position will work along side customer service representatives and developers, assisting in the growth and operations of the Ustream.TV platform. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience working in a high traffic Internet site, and have excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. This individual should have the drive to work in a fast paced environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which include late nights and weekends. The candidate must be incredibly reliable.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Systems Engineering and Administration: Assist with development of backend and frontend tools used internally by other Ustream staff.
Operational Support: Participate in on-call and escalation support of any technical issues. Act as an integral part of planning future site architecture for both reliability and scalability.
Overall Customer Support: Working with Ustream customers, technicians, and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot Site Problems: Quickly diagnose and resolve any site issues and assist other Ustream representatives with customer issues.
Maintain knowledge of website updates and new products: Educate and inform customers and colleagues.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

2-5 years of Linux Systems Administration and web development
Strong background in php and MySQL, AJAX and AS3 experience a plus. Must be able to develop and maintain scripts and tools.
Understanding of network diagnostics related to a high traffic Internet website
Solid understanding of video streaming and delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues.
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights. Must thrive in a start-up environment.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to sajobs@ustream.tv detailing your experience
Cover letter and resume must be in ASCII text or PDF
Please include a brief explanation of why you would like to work for Ustream.
Applications missing the above explanation will be ignored
Individuals only. No recruiters or agencies at this time.

HOMEPAGE CONTENT EDITOR

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Content Editor
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Job Category: Marketing/Design

Position Description
Ustream.tv, the leader in live video broadcasting is looking for a Content Editor to maintain fresh content and promotions on our homepage. The ideal candidate will be reliable, creative, detailed, a self-starter, and driven produce high quality work. The candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills. This individual must thrive in a start-up environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which can include late nights and weekends.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Create a fresh, entertaining and informative website on a daily basis, with innovative updates throughout the day.
Drive traffic to Ustream homepage through guerilla marketing tactics
Collaborate with the marketing team to promote high profile events and content
Manage Ustream blog by writing and assigning strong editorial content
Design seasonal homepage graphics for marketing initiatives
Create/design banners and advertisements for upcoming live content
Write promotional materials for Ustream content (live and recorded) to appear on the homepage
Manage Ustream pressroom with media coverage updates
Communicate a strong editorial voice for the brand through website copy and promotions
Passionately drive innovation on ways we can grow traffic and improve site stickiness

Qualifications

Successful candidate will several years experience with a major online news site, user generated content publication, and/or wire service.
Knowledge and love of pop culture.
Passion for internet trends and emerging sites.
Strong promotional writing skills.
Ongoing knowledge and interest in the social media world
The ability to handle multiple tasks in a high pressure environment is a must.
Proficient in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator required.
Candidate must be dependable, timely, accurate, and have a positive "can-do" attitude.

Application Process

Submit a resume, cover letter, writing samples and portfolio to jobs@ustream.tv

INTERN

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: Intern
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Wage: Candidates will be eligible for college credit and/or a small stipend (possible part/full time promotion).
Job Category: Marketing
Relevant Work Experience: 1-2 years

Position Description
Ustream.TV is seeking interns to join the music content acquisition team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience working with the movers and shakers in the music and tech industries. Interns will work hand-in-hand with the Ustream.TV staff to execute broadcast projects with the biggest music artists, labels and managers.

Responsibilities will span the lifecycle of every music-based broadcast project, from the first phone call to the planning stages to the follow-up of each successfully completed project. These include viral marketing, creative asset coordination, account creations, metrics reporting, platform run-throughs with artists/managers, and the execution of any other ideas that will make a broadcast event successful. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and be highly familiar with troubleshooting Internet based services. This individual should have the drive to work in a fast paced environment and must be willing to work flexible hours that can include late nights and weekends. The candidate must be incredibly reliable.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

15-20 hours minimum per week
Coordinate deliverables for each broadcast project, including channel creation, creative’s, promotion materials and traffic metrics.
Learn the details of the Ustream broadcast platform.
Research assigned subjects in support of marketing and business development initiatives.
Seeding and viral marketing Ustream content and events.
Execute at least one pet broadcast project.
Overall Customer Support: Working with Ustream customers, technicians and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues.
Troubleshoot Website Problems: work to resolve customer issues. Assist customers in installing and setting up Ustream accounts. Investigate issues and work with customer to restore functionality when service is interrupted.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

VERY comfortable on web 2.0 and social media sites, especially music-based sites (Myspace, Facebook, imeem, blogs, fan sites, forums, etc.)
Keep up to date on the latest in music, culture, and web 2.0 technologies.
Self-starter motivated to succeed with a minimum of handholding.
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, startup environment
Music Lover a big plus.
Photoshop skills a HUGE plus.
Strong desire to learn new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues.
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights. Must thrive in a start-up environment.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv

SALES MANAGER

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: SM
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Job Category: Sales Management
Relevant Work Experience: 3+ years

Position Description
Ustream.TV is seeking a Sales Manager to work with senior sales management to sell and implement sponsorship and advertising programs. The ideal candidate will have one of two types of background: They have been an online media buyer or have created and sold sponsorships and online advertising. In either case, they should have demonstrated strong initiative and leadership, preferably in startup environment, to gain new partnerships and make them profitable for all parties. The candidate must be a self- starter who can effectively translate their in-depth understanding of social media into sales strategies. Candidate will also be responsible for implementing and managing emerging methods of online monetization. This is a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in a rapidly growing company.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Identify new sponsorship and advertising partners
Create, develop, maintain and build strong client relationships
Develop and implement a sponsorship sales program
Develop and implement online advertising programs
Measure and analyze overall program success
Invent new and imaginative ways to offer Ustream media opportunities to the market
Create sales presentations
Participate in market research activities

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

3+ years experience in advertising sales, preferably for a content-based web property
Deep understanding of "how things work" in the world of online advertising, advertising networks, and sponsorships.
Demonstrated ability to present and communicate well, both in person and in written materials
Proven capability to access and build relationships in large corporate organization
Driven and passionate self-starter, able to execute and deliver with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to call into new corporate partners, online advertising networks and other sponsors where Ustream.TV does not have a relationship
Analytic skills to assess the revenue and profitability of sponsorship programs
Robust knowledge of online research methods and third party research tools
Active user of social media tools strongly preferred

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv

TECHNICAL SUPPORT/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: CSR
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Full-time
Job Category: Customer Service
Relevant Work Experience: 2-5 years

Position Description
Ustream.TV is seeking an experienced technical support representative. This position is a great opportunity for someone with strong customer service skills who is looking to break into the field of live Internet broadcasting. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and be highly familiar with troubleshooting Internet based services. This individual should have the drive to work in a fast paced environment and must be willing to work flexible hours, which include late nights and weekends. The candidate must be incredibly reliable.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Overall Customer Support: Working with Ustream customers, technicians and company representatives to provide assistance and identify, support, and resolve technical issues.
Technical Support: Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls for first level technical support issues. Prioritize and respond to inquiries while maintaining customer satisfaction in accordance with current service measurements. Follow-up with customers on a timely basis to reach issue resolution.
Troubleshoot Website Problems: work to resolve customer issues. Assist customers in installing and setting up Ustream accounts. Investigate issues and work with customer to restore functionality when service is interrupted.
Logging/Resolving Issues: Escalate issues as necessary to senior co-workers and management. Ensure that customer account and email submissions are accurate and up-to-date.
Maintain knowledge of website updates and new products: Educate and inform customers and colleagues.
Special projects and other tasks may be assigned.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

2-5 years previous technical support/customer service experience required
Strong desire to learn new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong aptitude for problem solving and follow-through on issues.
Flexibility and teamwork are critical. Employee must adapt quickly in a growing, dynamic company.
Work schedule includes weekends and late nights. Must thrive in a start-up environment.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv

WEB UI DESIGNER

Job Information
Company: Ustream.TV, Inc.
Title: UI Web Designer
Location: CA - Mountain View
Status: Part-time
Job Category: Website Designer Relevant Work Experience: 3-7 years

Position Description The successful Web UI Designer will have a solid combination of experience and education that enables him/her to create and design a unique, visually aesthetic, and functional website. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, reliable, detailed, and driven produce high quality work. This individual must thrive in a start-up environment and must be willing to work flexible hours.

This position is based on a 90 day fit to performance. The candidate will be evaluated on attendance, performance and dedication.

Responsibilities

Participate in concept development, design ideation, and detailed specification of visual designs for user interfaces of the future and existing innovations, prototypes, demos and product.
Successfully communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user centered design process.
Produce design specifications, storyboards, scenarios, design prototypes. Create visual designs and user Interface design that address business, brand, market, and user requirements, including design and production of screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and interface elements.
Collaborate with Research Engineers, Scientist, content producers and management to refine the user experience.
Work with web developers to deliver the final product.

Basic Knowledge Requirements/Qualifications

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Information Design, Digital Media Design or other visual arts.
3+ Years experience as a key member of a User Interface team participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched web and/or software applications
Skills: Creative skills: looking for strong design skills including screen layouts, information design, and typography, and must have understanding of user-centered design principles and a great eye for detail. Able to develop new approaches to complex design problems and can convey ideas into tangible form. We require a portfolio to be submitted with your application.
Communication skills: Candidates must able to collaborate effectively with others in a cross-functional team, and be able to rationalize and present their design ideas and decisions effectively. Must be able to prioritize and manage work to adhere to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
Technical skills: Must be fluent in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, or similar graphics/user interface design team software. Must have solid grasp of graphic and web design principles and good understanding of current web technologies (X) HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
Good listener, ability to listen keenly and adapt ideas, coming up with multiple concepts and clearly articulating the tradeoffs of each concept and getting buy-in from all stakeholders.
Excellent delivery and execution skills, must deliver prototypes, final mock-ups in a timely manner and resolve dependencies and conflicts.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ustream.tv

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