Looking for freelance video/film editors

Looking for freelance video/film editors with Final Cut Pro and a Mac
platform from beginner level on up.

Job description includes:

• scene selection and raw cut
• music and media research
• fine editing
• sound sweetening

The ideal candidate will be a good problem solver, have Mac tech savvy and perfectionist tendencies.
Your own workstation is necessary.
An interest in non-Hollywood media is preferable, and a strong Jewish identity is a must.

Check out our website at www.hoffmanproductions.net

and send links to showreels to margelit.hoffman@gmail.com.

Please mention the jobs in Israel blog

Only editors with showreels will be considered.
No phone calls, please.
Only those we are interested in will be contacted.

Contributor Relations Manager

Seeking Alpha, the leading online publisher of stock market opinion and financial analysis, would like to hire a contributor relations manager to join our editorial team. The position involves working closely with editors in maintaining strong ties with our unique contributor base.

The position requires the following:

• Native English speaker -- very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work quickly
• Very strong organizational skills
• Experience in current online media preferred
• Basic HTML skills preferred
• Knowledge of finance and investing a plus

Position is full-time in our Herzlia Pituach office.
Salary commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this position please send an email to sacr.jobs (at) seekingalpha (dot) com with subject line "Contributor Relations Position." Attach your resume in English only. Within the body of the email please answer the following questions in no more than 250 words total:

• Why are you interested in this position?
• What is your current/latest job?
• What's the best job you ever had and why?

Writers, film editors & directors

A leading Multimedia / Video company - "iConception Ltd." is growing and looking to work with new film directors and script writers / copywriters.

The company produces high end interactive multimedia presentations and high end corporate video films that include 2D and 3D animations. The company works with big customers like Teva, Amdocs, Elbit, Motorola, Comverse and also with small start ups.

The company is located in Tel Aviv.

1. Film Directors - Very experienced with directing corporate business video films for the Hi-Tech industry in Israel and also for the defense industry.

2. Script writers / Copywriters - The same experienced is needed in writing scripts and te text for the Hi-Tech and defense industries.

3. After effect specialist \ Video editor - Both need a lot of experience. Knowledge in Maya - 3D is an advantage. Show real is needed.

Please send recomondations or Cv's directly to them: careers (at) iconception (dot) co (dot) il

Webmaster/Internet Marketing Specialist

The Webmaster/Internet Marketing Specialist is responsible for ongoing maintenance of the company's websites and for executing online marketing initiatives. This position will oversee the daily maintenance and support of the corporate website (English), foreign language regional websites, channel portal and Marketing Dept. intranet site. Webmaster/Internet marketing specialist will manage projects to enhance Web systems, infrastructure, and content; optimize site accessibility and performance through search engine optimization (SEO); manage Google Adwords campaigns for lead generation; and monitor online traffic for analysis and ROI.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain content on the company's websites using the company's content management system
• Ensure that website content is accurate and current
• Utilize web content management best practices and metrics to optimize web content and user experience.
• Deploy e-newsletters, product updates and promotions via email
• Collect, analyze, and report data on relevant website usage/traffic and usability statistics using ClickTracks or Google
• Analytics, including recommendations for improving users' experience
• User Support: answering questions from content contributors about working with the CMS
• Account management: administering the accounts of users of the CMS, tracking their roles and keeping accounts up to date
• Manage online files/assets
• Optimize content and site structure for search engine visibility and ranking
• Manage Google Adwords advertising media buys
• Provide analysis and reports on overall Web traffic, e-newsletter performance and other site traffic related measures
• Define Web functionality requirements, evaluate existing tools and available options to meet these requirements and make recommendations on technology implementation

For more information, contact:

Tahl Wilson - Executive Recruitment
Quest HR Ltd.
tal (at) quest-hr (dot) com

English content editor

Wanted: A creative English content editor for a new website community for kids and tweens, designed for the US market.

Requirements:

• English - Mother tongu
• Writing and editing experience (for the web)
• Internet expert
• Experience with graphic and Office software

Hours: Full-Time
This job is salaried.
Contact: shirak (at) tweegee (dot) com

Senior News Editor

Seeking Alpha, a leading online publisher of U.S. stock market and financial analysis, is expanding its news team. As a senior news editor, you will take responsibility for monitoring various sources of breaking market news. You will prioritize emerging stories by importance, summarizing key items in concise news briefs that link to relevant sources.

The ideal candidate is a quick study with a solid understanding of online media resources and the ability to write with clarity and zest. The position requires a quick mind, nimble reflexes, and the ability to remain focused. The candidate will have a broad range of skills, including the ability to
filter news from chaff, a keen eye for copy-editing, the grounding to work on one's own, and a basic understanding of HTML and web-publishing.

A competitive salary package will be commensurate with skill level and experience.

Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Israel time (switch to evening hours required on occasion).
Location: Candidate's home office or other suitable, secure workspace.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple online news sources and select stories/issues to be covered.
• Write concise, factually accurate summaries with relevant links.
• When required, to bring a nuanced 'personal voice' to the news.
• Code news briefs with minimal HTML, including hyperlink insertion and image upload.
• Copy-edit own work and that of others.
• Function within, and at times lead, a team that includes other senior and/or junior editors.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred
• 3+ years of U.S. stock market-related experience and in-depth knowledge of market terminology and jargon with a strong grounding in fundamental analysis
• A clear understanding of the stock market's various sectors and sub-sectors, and the ability to quickly research unfamiliar topics
• A solid writer's background, with a focus on market-related authorship
  

To Apply

• Please copy the following six questions into the body of an email andgive short answers:
  
  
  1. What is your current or most recent job?
  2. Describe your stock market/financial background.
  3. What is your background as a writer/editor?
  4. How much experience do you have with using online media resources?
  5. Describe any experience you've had with online publishing and/or internet work.
  6. Do you prefer to work at home or in an office? Why?
     

• In a few sentences, describe why you're interested in this position with Seeking Alpha.
• Attach your resume (English only) to the email, and send it to salphajobs1 (at) gmail (dot) com. Feel free to attach a brief sample of your writing.

Community Manager

Funded Web 2.0 start-up dealing with user generated video content is on the hunt for a hardworking, ambitious and creative individual to join our content team and serve as Community Manager. Position is full-time in the heart of Tel-Aviv.

Job Description:

• Full time job - we cannot stress this enough: this is a start-up, and we work start-up hours. If you're a 9-5 type, it's best you look for another job! :)
• Proofing, editing, and sorting User Generated Content
• Maintain contact with our growing base of users and contributors
• Improve content quality
• Upward Mobility
• Lead and track the daily interaction with our users

Requirements:

• English mother tongue - native speakers only! Please do not apply if you do not fit this description.
• Passion for content - A MUST!
• Experience in a similar position or in a customer service position, preferably in English - an advantage.
• Hard worker, ambitious, dedicated, independent thinker while being a team player.
• High level of personal responsibility - MANDATORY!

We are looking for leaders, not followers.

Please send CV and cover letter in English only to

Ealeal Ginott
ealeal (at) 5min (dot) com