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Name.com Job Listing

Name.com

Name.com is growing, which means they’re hiring. They’re looking to fill several positions, including:

  • Linux Systems Administrator
  • PHP Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Administrative Assistant

All of these positions are in their Denver offices. Kellie Peterson, Director of Marketing & Operations at Name.com, contacted me today asking if I knew anybody with an interest in these positions. I thought they might find somebody among the readers of this blog. In my opinion, this is a great opportunity for anybody looking to work for a company in the growing and highly profitable domain name industry.

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ICANN seeks auction design experts

ICANNICANN is currently looking for auction design experts:

ICANN has identified several areas where auctions might be an appropriate tool, such as the efficient disposition of data from terminated registrars and registries, the allocation of single-character second-level domain names, and perhaps, resolution of contention between competing commercial applicants for identical strings in the application process for new generic Top Level Domains.

A number of commenters and academics have recommended auctions as the preferred method of objectively allocating scarce resources such as popular second-level domain names or gTLD strings. Also, ICANN received substantial public comment in the discussion on allocation of single-character second-level names that the names should be allocated through an auction model.

This does not necessarily mean that ICANN has decided to formally proceed with auctions or that auctions will occur any time soon. At this point, ICANN is seeking expertise to further work in this area. However, ICANN is hoping to select a qualified entity or entities to assist with auctions in 2008.

Official announcement here. Expressions of interest can be sent to Patrick Jones at patrick.jones (at) icann (dot) org.

Marchex Job Opening: Sr. Content Manager

Marchex, Inc.Here’s the second job opening by Marchex: 

MyZip.net Senior Content Manager

Want to help build the first, best nationwide network of neighborhood blogs? The MyZip.net Sr. Content Manager will work with the MyZip.net Content Team to help drive the creation of a nationwide network of local sites powered by independent local contributors. 3+ years experience with consumer Web environments is a must have as is experience in media, marketing or advertising industries. Expert knowledge of community and blog related technology and trends is a big plus as is experience working in a field with local market focus.

A bit about us

Marchex (www.marchex.com) is a local online advertising company and leading publisher of local content. Marchex’s innovative advertising platform delivers search marketing products and services for local and national advertisers. Marchex’s local content network, one of the largest online, helps consumers make better, more informed local decisions through its network of content-rich Web sites that reach tens of millions of unique visitors each month.

Located in the hub of downtown Seattle just 500 paces from Pike Place Market, we offer an invigorating work environment where innovation, hard work and passion are met with continuous collaboration, good times and personal reward.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for experienced Web content or service professionals with at least 3 years experience. You are an excellent communicator, technologically savvy and aware of the latest trends in Web services and content.

A bit about the job

The Sr. Content Manager will be responsible for working with Marchex resources to recruit and communicate with MyZip contributors and will keep the MyZip.net business abreast of progress while helping drive strategy to improve and optimize contributor participation.

Responsibilities

Drive contributor acquisition and retention strategies.
Drive communication strategy with existing contributors.
Work with cross-teams to identify and execute contributor marketing opportunities.
Provide timely and useful reporting on success metrics.

Your Qualifications

Consumer go to market strategy and execution.
Web analytics reporting.
Expert knowledge of web and blog technology and trends.

Our Benefits

We offer Regence Blue Shield Medical/Prescription, Delta Dental, Vision Service Providers (VSP) Vision, 401K, Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance, Basic & Voluntary AD&D, Long Term Disability (LTD), Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Discount Gym Membership, First Tech Credit Union Membership, and pinball, video games and free beverages, too!

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.marchex.com/careers and submit your resume online.

Marchex Job Opening: MyZip.net Content Associate

Marchex, Inc.I got an email from Justin Carder at Marchex few days ago. He said Marchex had two roles to fill: “One is perfect for a rising star with zero experience, the other requires solid product/service planning experience.”

These jobs are for the new MyZip.net project of Marchex, the local blog network I wrote about in December.

Here’s the first job opening, I will post the second opening in a separate blog post:

MyZip.net Content Associate

Want to help build the first and best nationwide network of neighborhood blogs? The MyZip.net Content Associate will work with our network of local contributors, helping the contributors use our tools and assisting in the day to day service issues that arise. In addition to helping the MyZip team track network performance metrics and status, the Content Associate will respond to e-mail and forum discussions and help communicate service updates and changes. Experience in customer support for consumer technology products and services is a big plus as is an understanding of blogging technology and trends.

A bit about us

Marchex (www.marchex.com) is a local online advertising company and leading publisher of local content. Marchex’s innovative advertising platform delivers search marketing products and services for local and national advertisers. Marchex’s local content network, one of the largest online, helps consumers make better, more informed local decisions through its network of content-rich Web sites that reach tens of millions of unique visitors each month.

Located in the hub of downtown Seattle just 500 paces from Pike Place Market, we offer an invigorating work environment where innovation, hard work and passion are met with continuous collaboration, good times and personal reward.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for candidates interested in starting a new career working with online content. You are an excellent communicator, technologically savvy and aware of the latest trends in Web services and content.

A bit about the job

The MyZip Content Associate is on the front lines of our effort ensuring our contributors have the support they need to create great content.

Responsibilities

Respond to contributor help and feedback mail.
Respond to discussions in contributor forum.
Report on system metrics – number of contributors, number of posts, etc.
Update team wiki.

Your Qualifications

Strong writing and editing skills.
Some experience with Web analytics and usage reporting.
Organization and problem solving.
Knowledge of web and blog technology and trends.
Proficiency with productivity software like Microsoft Office.
Basic HTML knowledge.

Our Benefits

We offer Regence Blue Shield Medical/Prescription, Delta Dental, Vision Service Providers (VSP) Vision, 401K, Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance, Basic & Voluntary AD&D, Long Term Disability (LTD), Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Discount Gym Membership, First Tech Credit Union Membership, video games and free beverages, too!

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.marchex.com/careers and submit your resume online.

New Jobs category

There is a new Jobs category on my blog now where I will occasionally post job openings by companies in the Internet industry and in the domain name space.

If you’re with an Internet company and you think the kind of person you’re looking to hire might just be among the readers of my blog, feel free to drop me an email with a description of the job. I will then post it in the blog’s Jobs section if I think it is appropriate.

Domainer.com is hiring

Company: Domainer, Inc.
Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Toronto, ON

Domainer.com, a newly funded company building innovative solutions for the domain name industry, is seeking a Business Development Associate to add to its team. You will work as a key member of a small team, assisting in production of revenue generating web sites, and working directly with the President of the company and assisting in the following activities:

* Acquiring domain names and web sites
* Running paid search advertising campaigns
* Advertising sales
* Finding new and appropriate partners for existing Domainer customers
* Finding content contributors for existing Domainer customers

Required Skills/Experience

* Knowledge and experience with Domain Name registration process and marketplaces such as Sedo.com, Pool.com and Buydomains.com
* Knowledge and experience domain name parking systems (Domain Sponsor, Hitfarm, Sedo, etc…)
* Knowledge of domain name research tools and methodologies (Whois, Reverse DNS, etc…)
* Experience with direct sales, sales management tools and sales process
* Knowledge of blogs, blogging and blog technology
* Experience with paid search systems (Adwords, Yahoo, MSN)
* Experience with revenue generating programs available on the web (eg - Google Adsense, affiliate programs)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent organization and time management
* Good knowledge of desktop productivity tools (Excel, Access, Outlook, etc…)

Preferred Skills/Experience

* Experience working in a startup environment
* Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization techniques and best practices
* Knowledge of a web scripting language

This is a full time position located in our offices in downtown Toronto. We offer a competitive salary and stock option participation. Please submit resumes and covering letters to resumes@domainer.com.

CIRA Launches Search for New CEO

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is the organization managing the .CA ccTLD. Founding CEO Bernard Turcotte will leave CIRA. Therefore, the organization launches a nation-wide search for a new CEO. I’m sure there are good candidates among the subscribers of this blog. Here’s the press release:

Ottawa, August 2, 2007 - The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) announced today that founding CEO Bernard Turcotte will leave CIRA later this year and that CIRA is launching a nation-wide search for the best candidate to succeed him.

“We wish to thank Bernard for his tremendous contribution to CIRA’s growth and development since 2001″, said Debi Rosati, Chair of CIRA’s Board of Directors. “He has served the Canadian Internet community and overseen the development of our organization from its beginnings into one of the world’s best-run country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), with over 850,000 dot-ca domain name registrations, supported by a great team of dedicated professionals.”

“CIRA has been a tremendous experience for me and it has been a pleasure to work with the exceptional team which has come together over the last few years,” said Mr. Turcotte, whose experience also includes ground-breaking contributions at CANARIE, CRIM, RISQ and CDNCC, all key players in Canada’s successful Internet adoption. “There comes a time when it is right to move on to the next great challenge. It has been truly rewarding to participate first-hand, and to witness the impact CIRA has made nationally and internationally to ensure that all Canadians have and continue to benefit fully from dot-ca Internet domain name registrations.”

“All of us who use the Canadian Internet every day owe Bernard a debt of gratitude,” said Ms. Rosati.