About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 2,600 stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms. Major media companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver nearly 4 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $24 billion in annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.
Job Description:
WideOrbit is seeking a Business Analyst to join our dynamic sales software product – WO Media Sales. In this role, the BA will work on the entire project lifecycle from requirements definition to writing detailed specs, as well as business use cases, workflows and some QA testing. As an important project team member, you will be expected to be detail oriented, goal driven and be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external resources.
If you’ve had experience in the radio industry, understand ratings and how sales work within a radio station AND have worked in the software industry, this could be a great fit for you!
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
•Take direction and ownership of individual project goals and timelines
•Gather and clearly document requirements, business cases, workflows for new product features
•Prepare specification documents for various functional areas – making business processes into features for software
•Communicate and document requirements for managers, team members and development resources
•Collaborate with development resources on the lifecycle of new features
•Guide multiple projects and tasks concurrently, while effectively managing change of scope or timelines
•Assist QA staff in testing new or changed features
Here what we’re looking for:
•3+ years of experience in the radio industry with focus on sales, research, and proposals is a MUST.
•Knowledge of systems implementation and software development lifecycle is preferred but not required.
•1+ year of experience in technical writing, business analysis, project management, and/or QA.
•Ability to collaborate with clients, internal staff and teams.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Strong analytical and technical skills.
•Positive entrepreneurial attitude.
Location:
This position will be based in our Birmingham, Alabama office.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!
To Apply:
Please apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/
(05-22-14)
