SitePoint

Help Publish Cutting-Edge Books For Web Developers!

About SitePoint

SitePoint is a fast-growing online media company and information provider targeting the Web professional market, specifically Web Developers and Designers. The company, which is based in Collingwood, has five major revenue streams: advertising and sponsorship, content-based products (both online and in retail), software, and more recently streaming video subscriptions and classified listings.

SitePoint produces career-enhancing products for Web Professionals. The company sells its books, kits and software direct to over 140 countries worldwide through sitepoint.com, which attracts over three million visitors each month. In addition to its direct sales channel, SitePoint has retail distribution partnerships with O'Reilly in the USA, Computer Bookshops Limited in the UK, and Woodslane in Australia.

SitePoint has been recognized in BRW FAST 100, Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and Deloitte Asia Pacific Fast 500 as one of Australia's fastest growing companies.

About This Job

An exciting opportunity exists for a competent techie wishing to unleash his or her technical writing and editing ability in a young, dynamic and innovative company.

Practical experience with client-side technologies and at least one server-side platform are expected. A broad interest in Web technology and programming fundamentals is also required. Excellent writing and editing skills are a must, as well as strong communication and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of as many Web technologies as possible (e.g. HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, PHP, ASP.NET, Java, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.).

The most suitable person for this role will be someone who is passionate about Web Design and Development, has been tinkering with different Web technologies for some time, and enjoys reading and writing.

Objective

The objective of this role is to ensure the high level of technical and educational quality of SitePoint produced content. Technical editors identify and correct errors, omissions, and unclear wording in technical books and articles written for Web developers and Designers. The role will involve exploring and understanding new technologies quickly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Editing:

• Identify and correct mistakes in programming code.
• Identify and correct omissions and unclear explanations.
• Reformat programming code for readability and consistency.
• Ensure programming code and described techniques comply with established standards and best practices.
• Perform code testing across various platforms.

Technical Writing:

• Rewrite passages of content that do not meet editorial standards.
• Produce new technical content for publication.

Research & Analysis:

• Evaluate technical articles and draft book chapters to determine the suitability of prospective authors.
• Research and present new ideas for potential content.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as required to guarantee the editorial quality of SitePoint's technical publications is maintained.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to assimilate with new technologies, programming languages, and development frameworks.
• Breadth of working knowledge and past experience with a range of web technologies.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

Performance Review

• Starting salary will be determined based on experience.
• A mandatory three-month probation period will apply.
• Payment of bonuses and/or salary increases will be based on achievement of measurable outcomes.

Job Applications

Apply for this position online:

http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/geeks-r-us/

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