Digital Production Coordinator

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com. Job Title: Digital Production Coordinator Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 5 Months (Contract To Hire) Job Description: The Digital Production Coordinator works within client’s Outbound Messaging Platform to provide development, coding and deployment of subscriber newsletters as well as complex email marketing campaigns and related landing pages. This includes where appropriate, designing and documenting solutions to leverage automation, dynamic content, data-driven segmentation and other sophisticated outbound messaging capabilities to maximize each program’s success. As required, this role also includes coding HTML emails, building template-based emails, and using our vendor’s proprietary scripting language, automation and database tools to execute campaigns. In addition, this role is responsible for collaborating with the Quality Assurance team to test functionality and rendering quality for email solutions. Project management of email campaigns, including the scheduling, targeting, deployment and reporting of all email marketing campaigns. Application of email best practices in daily campaigns List management including data sanitation and suppression list management Trafficking email campaign requests and campaign assets to meet launch deadlines and notifying appropriate parties as necessary Creating and updating HTML code for daily newsletters and email marketing campaigns per best practices, and conducting quality assurance on all email elements Creating and coding from layered Photoshop files Maintain a working knowledge of current XHTML, CSS, web standards including W3C validation, cross browser and email application compatibility Participate in development and improvement of tools and standards Performing other technical duties that may include updating text, images, scaling, cropping, retouching and repositioning Foster a collaborative working environment, and encourage new ideas from the team Required Skills: Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience At least 2 years of programming experience Ability to work independently with minimal direction on multiple projects managing multiple customer schedules, while also functioning and contributing as part of a team In-depth understanding of scripting languages or programming experience, including HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office required Knowledge of email best practices and current trends in mobile-first optimization A strong understanding of integrated marketing communication Ability to lead and effectively manage technical discussions Ability to work in a MAC or PC environment Desired (not required) Skills: ExactTarget application experience Experience with SQL and relational databases Familiarity with web site analytics such as Omniture a plus Able to work long, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to succeed in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Education/Certifications: Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience At least 2 years of programming experience