Web Developer Intern
Host Company:
Harvard Business Review
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
Any Level of Mandarin
Internship Description:
Harvard Business Publishing was founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard University. Its mission is to improve the practice of management and its impact in a changing world. Harvard Business Publishing has approximately 250 employees, primarily based in Boston, with an office in New York City. The company is comprised of three market groups: Higher Education, Corporate Learning, and Harvard Business Review Group. Through these publishing platforms, Harvard Business Publishing is able to influence real-world change by maximizing the reach and impact of its essential offering — ideas.
Skill & Experience Required:
- Reporting to the Director of Technology
- Create and manage user interfaces for mobile and web systems
- Required experience working with CSS and Javascript (jQuery)
- Preferred previous commercial software development
- Use and/or understanding of content management systems
- Familiarity with user-centered design, usability testing and best practices
Sample Projects:
- Code and manage the HBR user interface across all platforms
- Work closely with system developers to create the most optimized delivery system across platforms
- Be able to work well within a team, working across platforms
Benefits for Intern:
Interns will have an excellent opportunity to work with Harvard Business Review in China, working in mobile and SNS (Social Networking Services), cooperating with local Chinese developers.
Benefits for Company:
The IT team of HBR China in Shanghai is eager to work with creative, international interns, especially those with experience in UI and UX.
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