Careers at JapanesePod101.com 
Innovative Language Learning is an on demand language training company utilizing cutting-edge, user friendly podcasting technology to bring daily audio lessons to a worldwide listening base. The high quality of the broadcast and website content, the interactive and flexible facet of the learning experience, the supporting, vibrant community, along with the unique ability to continually innovate the language learning experience for the end user with extremely limited resources has resulted in a stellar reputation and the solidification word of mouth growth on an unprecedented level. This coupled with early access to the market for this new medium has enabled us to build a significant lead over potential competitors and forced traditional competitors to evaluate their current business models.
Current Opportunities
- PHP Software Developer/Intern
- Marketing/PR Intern
- Customer Service Intern
- Bilingual Japanese Speaker
- Bilingual English Speaker
This is an exciting time for Innovative Language Learning, as we are increasing our ranks to meet the needs of a growing business. We are now looking for a PHP Developer to help build and scale the next generation of our websites. Reporting directly to our Head of Technology and working on a small team of highly passionate and dedicated people, this position offers a unique opportunity to join a great company building an innovative platform at the nexus of language training and web 2.0 technologies. The position would be for an intern who could eventually become a full time employee.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver projects on time, error-free, and meeting design criteria. Ensure system coding is thoroughly tested and provides reliable operation.
- Ensure that expectations of managers and developers are met for all projects.
- Ensure that customer facing applications are fully available and implemented on schedule.
- Collaborate with supervisor to maintain defined standards, develop improvements to standard techniques such as documenting code, using company established guidelines, and sharing knowledge.
- Work with managers and other developers to deliver defect free projects on schedule.
- Maintain established turnaround time for project completion and implementation .
- Produce reliable, scalable, and effective solutions that anticipate future growth.
The Ideal Candidate
The right candidate will be effective in a start-up environment. He or she will understand the requirements of working for an Internet venture, where flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity, aggressiveness and drive are highly valued, and have a track record of delivering results in that setting.
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Solid understanding of PHP/MySQL
- Knowledge of XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax
- Enthusiasm for problem solving
- Solid understanding of performance and scalability issues pertaining to web development
- Background in computer science or information systems
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Communication skills that can facilitate discussions about technology and its applications
The following are major pluses:
- Experience with scaling in PHP & MySQL
- Object Oriented design (highest preference for PHP 5)
- Experience with server administration and scripting (Apache, Linux)
- Knowing what MVC stands for, and how it applies to software development
- Knowledge of SEO
- Web design / graphic design skills (Adobe / Macromedia)
- Understanding of caching & templating
- A love of agile development or a desire to learn and apply agile development methods
- Having absorbed The Pragmatic Programmer or Design Patterns books
To be considered, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@japanesepod101.com
Innovative Language Learning is looking for a talented intern to work on Marketing/PR campaign for the companies 9 websites.
Job Responsibilities
- Contact existing network of Press contacts, bloggers and Press related individuals regarding new products, announcements and initiatives.
- Develop and cultivate new relationships.
- Post on various websites on new products, announcements and initiatives.
- Develop an news and information network for disseminating news.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team to develop marketing/PR announcements and initiatives.
- Coordinate with content developers to create promotional material and content.
- Guerilla SEO and marketing technique refinement and implementation.
- Produce reliable, scalable, and effective solutions that anticipate future growth.
The Ideal Candidate
The right candidate will be effective in a start-up environment. He or she will understand the requirements of working for an Internet venture, where flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity, aggressiveness and drive are highly valued, and have a track record of delivering results in that setting.
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Background in marketing, SEO, business
- Desire to learn new skills
- Superior writing skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Communication skills that can facilitate discussions about marketing and PR
The following are major pluses:
- Knowledge of XHTML, XML, CSS
- Experience in multimedia
- Japanese language ability
- Top notch communication skills
To be considered, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@japanesepod101.com
Innovative Language Learning is looking for a talented intern to assist in customer service for the companies 9 websites.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide billing and technical email support for web-based applications and associated services.
- Proactively identify areas within the application where improvements can be made to provide enhanced ease-of-use and functionality.
- Post on various websites on new products, announcements and initiatives.
- Develop an news and information network for disseminating news.
- Collaborate with supervisors and team to develop marketing/PR announcements and initiatives.
- Coordinate with content developers to create promotional material and content.
- Guerilla SEO and marketing technique refinement and implementation.
- Produce reliable, scalable, and effective solutions that anticipate future growth.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a technically-savvy problem-solver and have a strong ability to “think outside the box.” He or she will be dedicated to providing exemplary customer service while working cooperatively with other members of the organization to get technical issues resolved.
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Top-notch written communication skills
- Work independently to research and resolve technical issues
- Work as a team member to share application knowledge
- Knowledge of web applications
- Flexible work schedule, including rotating shifts of nights and weekends
The following are major pluses:
- Experience with JapanesePod101.com website and services
- Japanese language ability
To be considered, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@japanesepod101.com
We’re looking for an enthusiastic English teacher for our language education podcast!
Part-time or full-time possibility. Could lead to long-term work.
Ideal Candidate:
- Native Japanese Speaker
- Fluent in English
- Good communication/writing skills
- Good voice
- Knowledgeable about United States and local customs
- Teaching experience
- Audio editing experience
- Podcasting experience a big plus
To be considered, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@japanesepod101.com
Looking for an enthusiastic English teacher for our language education podcast!
Part-time or full-time possibility. Could lead to long-term work.
Ideal Candidate:
- Native English Speaker
- Fluent in Japanese
- Good communication/writing skills
- Good voice
- Knowledgeable about United States and local customs
- Teaching experience
- Audio editing experience
- Podcasting experience a big plus
To be considered, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@japanesepod101.com
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