[nfbcs] AFB Technology Job

[David Andrews]

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>JOB TITLE: AccessWorld and Technology Information Editor
>SALARY: $55,570 - $69,463
>DEPARTMENT: AFB TECH
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>LOCATION:Huntington, WV
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>PURPOSE: Take lead responsibility for editing AccessWorld and developing
>technology content on AFB's web site.
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>ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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>1. Serves as editor in chief for AccessWorld, AFB's technology magazine for
>people who are blind or visually impaired, with lead responsibility for
>establishing and monitoring editorial policy and vision, writing and
>acquiring content, overseeing copy-editing and production tasks, and
>coordinating staff editorial advisory group. Collaborates in AccessWorld
>annual budget development and monitors ongoing expenses to ensure budget
>adherence.
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>2. Develops and recommends strategic plans and activities for AFB
>technology-related content areas and features on the web.
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>3. Keeps abreast of current and emerging technologies and writes and
>presents on topics as they relate to visual impairment and accessibility.
>Serves as a spokesperson for AFB on technology access issues and trends.
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>4. Conducts product evaluations of assistive and mainstream technologies,
>writes in-depth evaluations for publication, and recommends and arranges for
>the evaluation of products of significance by AFB technology staff and
>outside writers. Collaborates with other AFB staff for the production and
>timely publication of materials online, and oversees the work of outside
>vendors such as copyeditors, XML coders, and authors in the process of
>preparing content.
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>5. Provides expertise and oversight for AFB's technology product and Small
>Visual Display project (SVD) databases, collects and reviews data on
>products for the databases, coordinates work of other AFB staff in keeping
>the database current, and identifies and develops other publications and
>services related to the data or functionality of the databases.
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>6. Maintains relationships with potential advertisers, manufacturers and
>distributors of products, and professional organizations to explore
>opportunities for collaboration and funding sources and to promote business
>development in such areas as the sale of advertising space, expansion of
>site licenses and web linkages, and use of AFB material by outside
>organizations.
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>7. In collaboration with the vice president and director, works with
>Resource Development to seek funding for the development of new technology
>offerings on the web.
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>8. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
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>QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Outstanding
>writing and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work
>closely with authors and vendors to develop and efficiently edit documents.
>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience developing, using, researching,
>or studying access technology. Highly developed project management skills
>are essential. Knowledge of online publishing procedures and trends
>desired.
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>Company Website: www.afb.org
>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
>Interested parties, please email a Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary
>Requirements to the Human Resources Department at 
><mailto:hr%40afb.net>hr at afb.net. The deadline
>for receipt of these materials is January 8, 2010.