We the Media

Hiring: Digital Quality Lead

Kate — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:44 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop, is looking to add a Digital Quality Lead to our team. What does this mean exactly you ask? This position is for someone who is software quality assurance testing minded, who can look at a digital web-app and accurately test functionality while at the same time, think outside the box to evaluate the usability through user experience. It would be ideal if this person were a testing focused software developer, but it certainly is not a requirement.

We are looking for someone who’s motivated, talented and a pleasure to work around. WTM Quality Leads have their finger on the pulse of all projects. They help to ensure that we put only our 110% best work out the door. Our Quality Leads work closely with the rest of the team to maintain schedules, cross-browser/platform quality assurance on all projects, and a positive atmosphere to deliver the best possible results to our clients.

We’d like to hire someone local, but we’re happy to help the right person relocate. Portland is a great place to live anyway, so this could be your excuse to move here!

Responsibilities include:

working closely with the account manager and digital team on all projects
cross browser/cross platform testing on each project before they head out the door
interface with all internal teams throughout the entire project life cycle in order to maintain an intimate knowledge of all projects
help shape our testing cycle through process, test scripts, etc

Necessary skills include:

ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at once
familiarity with working in a team design/development environment
effective communication skills
hard-working, self-starting, and positive
obsessively detail oriented
knowledge of and passion for web and mobile technologies
familiarity with best practices as well as with qa testing and browser discrepancies

About We the Media

The company was founded 5 years ago by two designers and has evolved into a highly-sought after digital agency with an overworked foosball table. We focus on projects that matter for companies like Nike, Beats by Dre, and Mercedes AMG where we can provide full solutions, from concept to development, to provide the best possible outcome.

We’re a strategy, design and UX-driven company through and through. From operations to designers to the back-end developers, everyone here is passionate about going the extra mile to do great work.

It’s incredibly important to us to maintain our culture. We look for people that are positive, highly motivated by the work, can be supportive of the rest of the team and also laugh at (and make) stupid jokes.

Position is in-house and contract-to-hire, salary based on experience. If this sounds like you, send us an email to jobs “at” wtmworldwide.com with your resume, any relevant links and a bit about you.

Hiring: Office Manager Intern

Kate — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:17:11 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop, is looking to add an Office Manager to our team. This position is for someone who is motivated, detail oriented, and a pleasure to work around. The WTM Office Manager will offer support to the Operations Director to help to ensure that we are able to keep running like a well-oiled machine.

We’re hiring someone local, and this is a great opportunity to gain agency experience and understanding of what it takes to run a small business.

Responsibilities include:

working closely with the Operations Director on all human resource and operation functions
responsible for day-to-day functions such as answering phones, filing, etc
assist with expanding this role as we scale as a company

Necessary skills include:

ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at once
familiarity with working in a team environment
effective communication skills
hard-working, self-starting, and positive
obsessively detail oriented

About We the Media

We’re a strategy, design and UX-driven company through and through. From operations to designers to the back-end developers, everyone here is passionate about going the extra mile to do great work.

Position is entry-level and in-house. We are looking ideally for an intern who is driven to learn, experience, and offer as much as possible. This will start as part-time, with potential for full-time and will be paid based on experience. If this sounds like you, send us an email to jobs “at” wtmworldwide.com with your resume, any relevant links and a bit about you.

Hiring: Digital Producer / Project Manager

George — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:23:59 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop, is looking to add a digital producer to our small team.

We are looking for someone who’s motivated, talented and a pleasure to work around. WTM Producers are our jack of all trades. They maintain both project management and client and team relationships. Our Producers work closely with the rest of the team to maintain schedules, budgets and a creative, positive atmosphere to deliver the best possible project.

We are looking for someone local, but we’re happy to help the right person relocate. Portland is a great place to live anyway, so this could be your excuse to move here!

Responsibilities include:

working closely with the account manager on all projects
assist with scoping and writing project proposals, requirements briefs, budgets and timelines
interface between the client and internal team on projects to assist with strategy, clearly outlining requirements, managing expectations and deliverables
oversee multiple, concurrent projects from strategy to launch (and all steps in between) to deliver an amazing piece of work on time and within budget

Necessary skills include:

ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at once
familiarity with working in a team design/development environment
effective communication and writing skills
hard-working, self-starting, and positive
obsessively detail oriented
knowledge of and passion for web and mobile technologies
familiarity with best practices as well as with qa testing and browser discrepancies

About We the Media

The company was founded 4 years ago in a garage and has evolved into a profitable agency with an overworked foosball table. We focus on projects that matter for companies like Nike where we can provide full solutions, from concept to development, to provide the best possible outcome.

It’s incredibly important to us to maintain that culture. We look for people that are positive, highly motivated by the work, can be supportive of the rest of the team and also laugh at (and make) stupid jokes.

Hiring: Back-end Developer (Ruby/Rails, NodeJS)

Gorman — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:36:03 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop, is looking to add a full-time Ruby/Rails/NodeJS back-end engineer to our team.

We are looking for someone local, but we’re happy to help the right person relocate. Portland is a great place to live anyway, so this could be your excuse to move here!

Responsibilities:

Writing maintainable, reusable, well-documented and test-covered code (Ruby/Rails, NodeJS, Javascript)
Knowing your way around various database systems and having an opinion of which to use for a given project (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Deploying code to Heroku and potentially custom server environments
Working closely with the designers and front-end developers to ensure interfaces are implemented to perfection
Always learning new stuff, even if it doesn’t directly relate to what you’re working on, and sharing with the team

Necessary skills:

Advanced working knowledge of Ruby and, ideally, NodeJS and front-end JavaScript/CoffeeScript too
Knowing your way around various database systems and having an opinion of which to use for a given project (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Enough server administration experience to deploy your work to a fresh Linux server
A slight OCD for creating elegant code and keeping it that way
An interest in, or even the knowledge of, API-driven web services, Backbone.js and native mobile web wrappers (Phonegap, Trigger.io, etc)
Strong problem solving and researching abilities
Motivation to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques
Ability to make us laugh at a joke, cry at a story and kick our asses in foosball. Or just being a good, friendly person

About We the Media

Shoot us an email (jobs at wtmworldwide.com) telling us about yourself, why you’re interested in the job, links to stuff you’ve built (your GitHub profile will do the trick if you have it), any questions you have for us and your resume. Thanks for your time!

Hiring: Biz Dev / Strategist

George — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:54:45 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop is looking for an experienced and talented biz dev / strategist to join our team. At WTM, we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality, and a friendly, open and fun culture – and we want someone with the same values who can bring a high-caliber presence to an already high-functioning team.

With our clients, WTM is as much a strategic thinking partner as it is a design/development shop – we’re looking for someone who excels in the strategic thinking role.

The ideal candidate:

Is a creative problem solver who can understand client problems quickly and connect the dots to find ideal solutions.
Is an expert on how digital works, what good looks like, etc…
Is a good systems thinker, a necessary tool for tackling big hairy problems.
Is comfortable being on the front-lines of a design-focused digital agency
Is well-versed in and passionate about the web and its new technologies
Is responsible, kind and fun to be around
Wants to build amazing things with an amazing team

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Developing pipeline of new quality opportunities/relationships
Working with team to set targets and key success metrics
Working with account team to build proposals
Working with clients to deliver digital strategy

BONUS:

Has a good design eye
Is good at Keynote

Someone local would be great, but we’re happy to help the right person relocate. Portland is a great place to live anyway, so this could be your excuse to move here!

If you think you’re a good candidate, send an email to [jobs at wtmworldwide dot com], with a resume and links to a website, LinkedIn, etc. Thanks for your time!

Meet the Team

George — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:38:48 +0000

Here’s a quick introduction to the fine folks at WTM. With summer winding down it seemed appropriate to do a quick summer poll of everyone. This is it, this is us. This is where the magic happens. This is who is behind the magic.

George: Mastermind. Keeps great ideas flowing, keeps everyone happy. Recent new daddy.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Pok Pok
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Grow vegetables and build things

Jeff: Keeps great ideas flowing, and makes amazing design magic. Recently spotted dodging paparazzi after his amazing rendition of “Friends in low places”.
Favorite Portland restaurant: hard to say. Genie’s maybe?
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: dance like no one is watching. also, drink beerz.

James: Resident celebrity as drummer for the Caps band. Get their album! Makes sh*t happen. Also acquired a new home over the Summer.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Liberty Glass
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer:
Take long strolls to and from work thinking about the inner workings of the universe.

Chris: Latest and greatest. Well the latest anyway (as everyone here is great) but he’s the newest member of our team. Also throws amazing BBQs.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Pok Pok
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Hanging out by a campfire

Dan: Latest and greatest. Well the latest anyway (in the literal sense). Incredibly talented designer and pretty quiet guy; unless it comes to soccer, particularly the Portland Timbers.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Pok Pok/Pambiche
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Timbers matches! (In case the above wasn’t clear enough).

Jordan: Exploring his way through Portland on foot, he always treats us with amazing photos of his adventures every Monday morning.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Red Onion?
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Sitting as still as possible on while achieving as much as possible.

Gorman: You want to talk about magic? Not only can this guy code like no one I’ve ever seen, he’s also a very talented singer/songwriter. Wait till you hear his rendition of “Happy Birthday”, and his #1 single, “Sheridan’s”, soon to be released.
Favorite Portland restaurant: Pok Pok/Lucky Strike
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Riding bikes with his girlfriend along the river

Matt: Our wonderful Canadian neighbor to the North, soon to be joining us in house, and we couldn’t be happier. He doesn’t like answering questions like the below, so here’s his best shot:
Favorite Portland restaurant: Le Happy or Lucky Strike
Favorite thing to do in Portland in the summer: Oregon Brewers Festival

Kate: When not being outdoorsy, Kate spent the Summer beating the heat by lounging by her pool and working on her tan. At WTM she kept the cadence going as we fired out two big updates to two of our client projects; right on time as usual.
Favorite Restaurant: Oba
Favorite thing to do: Windsurfing!

Streaming Live with Win Forever

Kate — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:22:46 +0000

Our client, Win Forever, just recently finished their last event of 2011 (of five total) and we were asked to come along to help with their streaming endeavors. They spent the evening going over Pete Carroll’s coaching philosophy and how to prepare yourself mentally to coach a team of athletes. It’s inspiring stuff; even for us Internet people!

Our initial goal was to simply live stream their Seattle coaches workshop on winforever.com – we worked with UStream and the Win Forever team to make it happen.

We the Media handled the creative – touts on winforever.com and the creative for the UStream channel. Within the tout, we embedded a UStream player and let them do their magic with their streaming services. The video production was coordinated through a third party up in Seattle.

Technically, there wasn’t much to it, but live streaming events definitely require a lot of logistical finesse! There was coordination needed across three cities – Portland, LA and Seattle with a few different parties: with the Win Forever team on details and design approvals; coordination with another third party about getting the UStream details in order; coordination with UStream to get all the correct pages in place; coordination with the Seattle Seahawks social media team; and coordination up in Seattle with the production guys as well as the WTM team in Portland once this went live, to make sure everything launched on time and worked the way it should.

I knowwwwww!

Can you believe, me, the doer of all things, went up to Seattle to make sure everything ran smoothly? I even got to meet the man himself – Pete Carroll!

The Win Forever team was super happy with the results, as there were over 21,000 total views throughout the four-hour event. Yogi Roth, was taking live questions from Twitter throughout the event, and one question came from someone in Boston who stayed up until 1 am EST to watch the entire workshop!

The recorded live broadcast will soon be posted to winforever.com, so check back soon to check it out!

Hiring: Ruby/Rails/NodeJS Developer

Gorman — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:07:42 +0000

We the Media, a Portland, Oregon-based web agency and product shop, is looking to add a full-time developer to our small team. There are 10 of us in total, 4 of which are developers.

We’re always looking for the best tool for the job, but we currently use:

Ruby 1.9 / Rails 3
MySQL, Mongo and Redis
An increasing amount of NodeJS
Tons of JavaScript coded in CoffeeScript
Macs to build it, Ubuntu VPSs / Heroku / AWS (depending on the project) to serve it

The company was founded 3 years ago in a garage and has evolved into a profitable agency with an overworked foosball table. We focus on projects for companies like Nike where we can provide full solutions, from concept to development, to provide the best possible outcome. We’ve used profits from that work to fund the development of our first major product, Opal. Our work and more info about us can be found here on our site, and a few details about Opal can be found at http://ouropal.com (we’ll tell you more when we talk).

We’re a thoroughly design- and UX-driven company. From the designers to the back-end developers, everyone here is passionate about going the extra mile to nail interactions and make sure every pixel is just right. Between that level of work and the fact that we’re building a huge product along side our client work with a small team, we often find ourselves working long hours. Honestly though, we love it — we’re an extremely tight-knit team that’s very passionate about our work.

It’s incredibly important to us to maintain that culture. We’re looking for someone that’s positive, highly motivated by the work, can be supportive of the rest of the team and also laugh at (and make) stupid jokes. We are looking for someone local, but we’re happy to help the right person relocate. Portland is a great place to live anyway, so this could be your excuse to move here!

Shoot us an email telling us about yourself, why you’re interested in the job, links to stuff you’ve built (your GitHub profile will do the trick), any questions you have for us and your resume. Thanks for your time!

WTM Winter Recap

Chris — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:09:43 +0000

Yes, we’ve been off the radar for a while now, but that just means we’ve been really busy. Busy doing very, very awesome things.

Recently we launched a website for Pete Carroll’s Win Forever program. You can wander over here and take a look. It’s an ongoing venture with a bright future ahead of it. We are also in the process of launching a really awesome project for Nike Soccer, which is sure to turn some heads (stay tuned for more on this one). Most importantly, we are bustling away, working hard on Opal. We are polishing every pixel and optimizing every line of code, shooting for an early summer launch.

Between all that, we’ve been digging in a little more into the Portland web community. There were two fun and successful design meet-ups, hosted at the WTM office and organized by Josh Pyles. In March, we participated in Demolicious at Backspace. Jeff and Gorman showed off Opal to the creative masses, highlighting key features and blazing fast push notification technologies (too bad the wireless couldn’t keep up!).

Life at We the Media isn’t all dark rooms filled with code libraries and humongous PSD files, we also know how to get down and have some fun. A day doesn’t pass without a couple foosball games. On our days off, we like to take day trips to the Pacific coast and Multnomah Falls. Some of us are proud members of the Timbers Army. The NHL playoffs have regularly been watched in the lounge. In short, if you find yourself in Southeast Portland, stop on by and we will drop everything to delight and entertain you.

We’re very excited about where we are headed, and as always we are on the lookout for more talent. Right now, we are particularly salivating for a Rails developer, as well as another Interface Designer. If you think you can hang with the best, have an insatiable desire to do top notch work, all while stressing over your foosball record, drop us a line. We want to hear from you.

We promise to be in touch in the near future! Stay tuned…

November Jobs at We the Media

George — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:49:47 +0000

It’s that time again, we’re expanding; growing bigger. With that comes job opportunities to join an already talented team. One must ask themselves, “what can I bring to the table?” If you think you have what it takes, we’d love to have you join us. Job openings below.

Design Team

Interface Designer
We want to find someone who’s motivated, talented and a pleasure to work around to join our design team.

Necessary skills include:

web design background with a specialty in UI / UX (please have a portfolio/body of work to show off)
HTML/CSS mastery and a solid, useful knowledge of jQuery/Javascript
familiarity with working in a team design/development environment
hard-working, self-starting, and positive
obsessively detail oriented and a love to iterate

Nice to have:

more in-depth programming knowledge (we’re a Rails shop, FWIW)

Position is in-house and contract-to-hire, salary based on experience. If this sounds like you, send us an email to jobs “at” wtmworldwide.com with your portfolio, any relevant links and a bit about you.

Quality Assurance / Junior Project Manager
We want to find someone who’s motivated, talented and a pleasure to work around.

Necessary skills include:

ability to handle multiple projects at once
familiarity with working in a team design/development environment
hard-working, self-starting, and positive
obsessively detail oriented
familiarity with browser discrepancies

Position is in-house and contract-to-hire, salary based on experience. If this sounds like you, send us an email to jobs “at” wtmworldwide.com with your resume, any relevant links and a bit about you.