Vacancy New York Media Group

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The New York Media Group websites are a platform for people who are looking for reliable and honest information in their native language about (visiting) New York. The primary focus of these sites is on the first and second time visitors who can plan their entire trip with the information and tips available. Our customers are excited to plan their trip with us and it makes our day being able to exceed their expectations with our personal approach to customer service. It all started with NewYork.nl but has since expanded into 18 different countries including i.a. NewYorkCity.fr and NuevaYork.com. It’s a very exciting time to join us, the sky’s the limit at New York Media Group!

PR and Marketing Intern 32-40 hours in Amsterdam

What you’ll be doing exactly:

• Implementing (digital) marketing strategy for our 18 New York websites and app;
• Optimizing Google Adwords for all country sites (SEA);
• Creating and optimizing Facebook ads for all country sites;
• Co-creating PR designs and print creations/advertisements;
• Executing PR activities in line with our content/content strategy;
• Assisting with NewYork.nl participation at Dutch / International Holiday Fairs;
• Aligning with fair organizers, intermediaries, and suppliers;
• Building (online) partnerships with relevant and interesting (New York-based) parties;
• Managing international press list;
• Setting up press relationships / sending out international press releases;
• Creating (statistical) reports.

Where you’ll be doing that:

In our vibrant office, located in the center of Amsterdam close to Leidseplein within the Vondelpark.

What you need to have:

• Currently studying at HBO or University;
• Excellent command of Dutch or English;
• A love for travel;
• Some experience with or interest in online media and marketing;
• Service-oriented but commercially driven;
• Good, general computer skills;
• Accurate, fast, and able to work independently;
• Good work ethic: you effectively take on today’s tasks.

What we offer:

• A salary of 400 euros gross per month;
• A great place to work in the center of Amsterdam;
• A lot of attention for personal growth;
• A diverse international team;
• Lovely atmosphere with enthusiastic international (marketing) colleagues;
• Personal guidance by PR and Marketing Manager;
• A chance to work with the greatest city in the world.

Does this appeal to you? Email your CV and motivation letter to: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: If you don’t send a motivation letter, your application will not be honored.

Only applications that meet the requirements are considered. Further inquiry into this vacancy is not appreciated.

Senior WordPress Developer (Backend) 32-40 hours

What are we looking for?:

A go-getter and a coding genius! Does HTML, CSS, PHP and jQuery excite you? Great, because it will be your responsibility to build our dreams from scratch.

We love creative solutions, so you’ll need to be able to think outside the box and come up with cool and original ideas. You can easily work with WordPress customisations, in addition to having a strong sense of e-commerce and work processes.

What will you be doing exactly?:

• Developing, managing and improving WordPress themes and -plugins
• Creating e-commerce-solutions
• Setting-up and managing external API’s and data feeds

Where will you be doing it?:

In our cosy office, located in the centre of Amsterdam.

Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of BSc (HBO) or MSc (WO Master),
• Minimum of three years experience in a similar function, PHP senior level
• Knowledge of PHP, HTML (5), CSS (3), Javascript, MySQL
• Basic knowledge of SEO is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Plus… a love to travel (of course ;))

What we offer:

• Room for development, within a growing organisation
• A starting monthly gross salary of € 3,000 – € 4,000, based on a 40-hour workweek, depending on experience.
• Lots of room and attention for personal growth
• A fantastic work location, in the centre of Amsterdam with an international team
• An opportunity to work with the best city in the world!

Interested? Email your CV, cover letter and a couple of examples of your work to [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: If you don’t send a motivation letter, your application will not be honoured.
Only applications that meet the requirements are considered. Further inquiry into this vacancy is not appreciated.