{"id":19523,"date":"2018-09-07T09:46:12","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T13:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=19523"},"modified":"2018-09-07T09:46:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T13:46:12","slug":"job-brown-institute-creative-technologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2018\/09\/07\/job-brown-institute-creative-technologist\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Brown Institute, Creative Technologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Brown Institute for Media Innovation<\/h3>\n<h3>Creative Technologist<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">The Brown Institute for Media Innovation \/ School of Engineering<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute is a joint effort between Stanford\u2019s School of Engineering and the Columbia Journalism School. Its mission is to explore the ways in which new forms of technology (data, computation, sensors, 3d printing, and the list goes on) can advance multimedia storytelling and media.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Institute at Stanford is seeking a Creative Technologist \/Associate Program Developer to work collaboratively with members of the Brown Institute, students, faculty and other members of the Stanford Engineering community to develop new ways to inform and entertain. Because of the hands-on nature of the job, an ideal candidate should have a firm grounding in practicalities (be comfortable with web development, have an eye for design, fluent in at least one programming language, have a history of learning new technological platforms, and have a general curiosity about how technology might shape narrative).\u00a0The successful applicant will have a strong background in storytelling, multimedia and social media. Applicants will have the opportunity to conduct their own \u201ccreative research\u201d in areas that re-imagine new forms of storytelling and point to new areas of Institute research, grant-making and creative partnerships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an ideal junior officer position for someone with experience applying technology in a creative field.\u00a0 The position will be appointed for up to 12 months, renewable for up to 2 additional years, contingent on performance and the continued availability of funding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Your responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Forming creative partnerships with Institute scholars, grantees and fellows at both Stanford and Columbia, as well as other members of the broader communities at each school.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Together with other members of the Brown Institute, help organize, recommend and support seminars and workshops around new forms of multimedia storytelling and journalism practice.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Help organize events for the Institute, including identifying and booking speakers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Help organize and execute quarterly meetings, assist with annual Fall project \u201cShowcase\u201d presentations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Oversee the Institute\u2019s social media strategy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Create promotional materials such as event posters, email newsletters, blog posts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Maintain approved content on websites; assist with quarterly newsletters.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Initiate, lead or participate in creative research and\/or ongoing \u00a0projects within the Brown Institute\u00a0in areas that re-imagine new forms of storytelling and point to new areas of Institute research, grant-making and creative partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">To be successful in this position, you will bring:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The ability to work well with remote teams; the ability to communicate and work easily across interdisciplinary teams, including teams of journalists and other members of the Brown Institute and the Stanford Engineering community<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Ability to help create and apply new forms of technology to find and tell stories.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Knowledge of web development, design processes, programming, social media and multimedia skills.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">The ability to coach others through aspects of the design process and\/or otherwise aid in project development.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Familiarity with current technological innovations in one or more of the following areas: visualization, physical computing, app development, game design, general data and computer science, and computational media.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">An appreciation for journalism and media, the power of a good story, and the ability to experiment with the technical means of its\u00a0production.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">An ability to prioritize and multi-task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">In addition, preferred requirements include:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">A Bachelor\u2019s Degree, plus two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Advanced degree preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">*<\/em><\/i><i><em style=\"font-weight: inherit;\">Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Why Stanford is for You<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.\u00a0Our\u00a0<a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/stanford.app.box.com\/s\/ascj6uj5hktilfk7yac2x46zvcp4n8w0\">culture<\/a>\u00a0and<a style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/cardinalatwork.stanford.edu\/benefits-rewards\/sweeteners\">unique perks<\/a>\u00a0empower you with:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Freedom to grow.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">A caring culture.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">A healthier you.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Discovery and fun.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b><strong style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Enviable resources.<\/strong><\/b>\u00a0Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"><b>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/careersearch.stanford.edu\/jobs\/creative-technologist-3765?et=4wVUBXRN\">here<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brown Institute for Media Innovation Creative Technologist The Brown Institute for Media Innovation \/ School of Engineering The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19523"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19523\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}