Mobile developer, e-commerce director, copywriter and more

We’re excited to bring you our 82nd Opportunities on the Prairie today, with positions at Silicon Prairie News (that’s us!), Prairie Ventures, Cognitive Match, Borsheims …

We’re excited to bring you our 82nd Opportunities on the Prairie today, with positions at Silicon Prairie News (that’s us!), Prairie Ventures, Cognitive Match, Borsheims, Medical Solutions, Contemporary Analysis and Priority Data in Omaha; Dex One in Grand Island, Nebraska; Nebraska Book Company and Thought District in Lincoln; Sauer-Danfoss in Ames and Integer Group and Dex One in Des Moines. 

If you have one to add, please contact Brittany Mascio at jobs@siliconprairienews.com with the listing and a short description of your company. We’re looking for all types of opportunities, from week-long projects to full-time positions. We hope to help you make a connection.

If you apply to one below, please make sure to mention that you found it on Silicon Prairie News. 

Silicon Prairie News – Sales Professional (Omaha or Des Moines)

Silicon Prairie News interviews the region’s leading entrepreneurs and creatives, reports on startups and established companies, announces events and produces its own events, such as Big Omaha and Thinc Iowa.

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We’re seeking a hungry sales professional who loves the startup community in the Silicon Prairie. This is a full-time position, based in either Des Moines, Iowa or Omaha, Neb. Compensation consists of a base salary and commission.

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Silicon Prairie News – Paid Spring Content & Projects Intern (Omaha)

Silicon Prairie News interviews the region’s leading entrepreneurs and creatives, reports on startups and established companies, announces events and produces its own events, such as Big Omaha and Thinc Iowa.

We’re in search of a driven college student to join our Omaha team from January to May to work alongside our managing editor (that’s me!) as a Spring Content & Projects Intern. Responsibilities will include assisting in content production, strategy and marketing as well as working to advance company projects, such as our Silicon Prairie Map. Interns will work in a fast-paced environment – we’re at the intersection of a changing journalism world and a rapidly advancing tech industry – with opportunities to meet the companies and individuals that make up the Silicon Prairie.

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Silicon Prairie News – Paid Spring Public Relations & Event Intern (Omaha)

Silicon Prairie News interviews the region’s leading entrepreneurs and creatives, reports on startups and established companies, announces events and produces its own events, such as Big Omaha and Thinc Iowa.

In this internship, you’ll dive right into the Silicon Prairie News culture and learn more than you ever thought you could. We’re starting next year strong with more Silicon Prairie News Meetups in Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City and regularly scheduled Startup Job Crawls in our event lineup, and we will be preparing for our biggest Big Omaha yet.

We’ll need a go-getter, hustler, straight-g, a real Entertainment 720’s Tom Haverford, someone who can help us with everything from the smallest of details to larger promotional efforts to the overall attendee experience for all our events. We’re looking for a student either in public relations or marketing, or someone who has a knack for event planning, kissing babies and making dreams come true.

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Prairie Ventures – Mobile Developer (Omaha)

Prairie Ventures creates mobile applications for the Healthcare industry. 

Prairie Ventures is looking for a talented developer who wants to jump into mobile development. This developer’s job would be to become an expert on the iOS and Android platforms by writing high quality code and helping design awesome applications around the strong points of each platform.
The ideal person for this job:

  • wants to be the expert at mobile software development, but doesn’t mind writing other apps from time to time.
  • wants to be a core part of a team of smart developers
  • has built a few real-world applications 
  • has built software as part of a team (you know how to communicate and work with a team)
  • has some mobile development experience (not a requirement, but would certainly help)
  • knows a few programming languages and isn’t afraid to use them

Cognitive Match – Project Manager, Ad Operations (Omaha)

Cognitive Match is an internet startup offering advertising solutions to its clients.

The Project Manager acts as a link between the customers and Cognitive Match. They are
responsible for liaising between the customer and other Cognitive Match staff to coordinate
dynamic advertising campaigns. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Running point on all aspects of campaign deployment for a portfolio of accounts
  • Developing effective business relationships with clients
  • Assisting the Client Partner team with renewal / upsell for your portfolio of clients
  • Analysing campaign insights and assisting in communicating reports to clients.
  • Establishing best practices and procedures
  • Providing clients with best practice advice for use of our tools and providing on-going support
  • Guiding project teams in crisis situations with clients and getting involved personally
  • to help resolve these situations

Requirements:

  • Account management in an Ads environment, preferably web or digital marketing related
  • An understanding of ads technical environment
  • Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Ability to multi-task
  • A consultative approach; the ability to listen, understand and solve problems
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Confident, persuasive manner
  • Compelling presentation style
  • An understanding and passion for ecommerce and digital marketing
  • A willingness to work long hours, often under pressure
  • A professional manner

Please submit your resume to: Kori Wees, Director/Ad Operations kori.wees@cognitivematch.com

Borsheims – Marketing Specialist (Omaha)

Borsheims is a jewelry store and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. 

The Marketing Specialist oversees all processes associated with implementing special event and advertising campaigns for specific product.  Monitors results and effectiveness of targeted goals.

Responsibilites and Duties:

  • Develops long and short range marketing plans for assigned areas/products of the company.  
  • Devises related advertising campaigns to include development of the creative approach, the selection of appropriate media vehicles.
  • Manages related budgets and coop goals.
  • Coordinates the implementation of assigned campaigns throughout the entire company.  
  • Works with buyers to ensure the appropriate product is being featured in campaigns.  
  • Communicates necessary campaign information, details, etc to appropriate areas. 
  • Communication with the Director of Jewelry Division and Director of Gift Sales is essential.

Borsheims – Marketing and Event Specialist (Omaha)

Borsheims is a jewelry store and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. 

The Marketing and Event Specialist assists with processes associated with developing and implementing short range marketing and event plans. Plans, coordinates and executes all processes associated with implementing long and short range marketing plans for store events. Monitors results and effectiveness of targeted goals.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Develops long and short range marketing plans for store events. 
  • Works with the coordinating Marketing Specialist for each event/project to ensure goals and objectives are being met. 
  • Ensures communication and cohesive branding of events/products, to maximize sales potential and stay in line with company strategy and goals.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes the event plan for all applicable marketing campaigns including, but not limited to, the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder weekend, community events, in-store trunk shows and designer appearances, and vendor events. 
  • Provides onsite event support.

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Medical Solutions – Marketing Specialist Description (Omaha) 

Medical Solutions is a healthcare staffing company.

Job Duties:

  • Maintaining email marketing programs
  • Creating and posting content to websites and blogs
  • Manage all social network communications — Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
  • Support updates of marketing pieces to communicate brand message
  • Measurement of marketing and social media initiatives
  • Creation of internal communications and marketing pieces
  • Planning and directing of yearly promotions
  • Writing original marketing copy
  • Basic SEO responsibilities (i.e. link building and onsite optimization)
  • Pricing and ordering gifts for Medical Solutions customers
  • Other duties as assigned and necessary for the growth of the company

Critical Skills:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Ability to write copy that engages, educates and fascinates customers
  • Good sense of design
  • Desire to develop professionally in all areas of marketing , advertising and social media
  • Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize tasks
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in using a personal computer and application software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
  • Web and social media savvy

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Marketing or related area
  • At least 2-4 years experience in the advertising, communications, graphic design or marketing fields

Please forward resumes to Christy.Johnston@medicalsolutions.com for consideration.

Contemporary Analysis – CAN Navigators (Omaha) 

Contemporary Analysis (CAN) is a global data science company that provides predictive analytics.

CAN Navigators are the core of CAN’s client experience. They are responsible for helping customers achieve their business goals by helping them discover, understand and use CAN’s business systems. This is the perfect position for someone that loves to continually learn and teach others. Navigators are responsible for learning about client’s businesses and their goals, researching and helping them develop and implement a plan to help them Work Smart. They must be experts in both the technology and customer service.
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Introduce: CAN Navigators are responsible for introducing clients to CAN to determine if they have a need, willingness and resources to purchase CAN’s systems. This includes handling incoming clients from CAN’s website and referral program, and also contacting sales leads qualified with CAN’s Tracker system.
  • Discover: Once a client has been introduced to CAN, and has expressed the need, willingness, and resources CAN Navigators will train to be experts at data science and business so that they can work with clients to understand their business and their business goals. Clients should be confident that their Navigator has a good understanding of their business. If a Navigator is not sure that they fully understand a client’s business, their business goals, or the right solution they will research until they understand more.
  • Create: After the Discover stage, Navigators will work with Client to create a plan to help them achieve their business goals. This will include discussing CAN’s systems, as well as third party products and services. The purpose of this step is to collaborate with clients to create a timeline and action plan to work smart.
  • Work: After the Create stage, Navigators will work with Clients to setup and understand CAN’s systems in their businesses, and then work with each client to help them achieve their business goals.

If you are interested in learning more and applying contact Grant Stanley by phone at 866-963-6941 #801 or connect with him on LinkedIn

Priority Data – Software Quality Assurance (Omaha) 

Priority Data is a leading provider of integrated data services and insurance software solutions 

This position will primarily be responsible for scheduling, performing and designing all areas of QA for the Software Services division at Priority Data.  Priority has various web-based products all based on Microsoft technology. Experience with designing test plans, automated testing, load testing and performance testing tools would be considered a plus. Qualified applicants will need to be effective communicators that can work effectively with a small and tight knit team working in an agile development environment with aggressive product timelines.The ideal candidate will have the skills and temperament to perform a variety of tasks in our small office.  These tasks might include QA, Customer Service, Document Management Specialist or Project Management. 

For more information, contact Jason jlytle@pdomaha.com 

Priority Data – Software Developer Contract/Intern (Omaha)

Priority Data is a leading provider of integrated data services and insurance software solutions 

This is a contract position within the software development team at Priority Data.Priority is developing several new products for the insurance industry and is in need of talented developers to augment our existing staff. Depending on the applicants skill set and availability, contract length could be anywhere from 3 to 12 months.  A contractor who performs exceptionally may be offered a permanent full time position at anytime during the contract.Potential assignments may include: UI development, web services, mobile UI development, and native mobile application development.

For more information, contact Jason jlytle@pdomaha.com 

Dex One – Outside Sales – Digital and print advertising sales (Grand Island/North Platte, Nebraska)

Dex One is a marketing solutions provider that helps local businesses and their customers connect.

For the motivated professional who is looking for more than just another sales job, this opportunity to join an industry leader in local search solutions is the ideal next step. As a Sales and Marketing Consultant – Outside Sales, you will collaborate with local businesses of all types and assist their growth with online and print search solutions. Consumers depend on Dex One to consistently deliver reliable, relevant search results when seeking local products and services, and your role will be to enable this connection between local businesses and consumers who need their services.

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Nebraska Book Company – e-Commerce Director (Lincoln)

Nebraska Book Company serves 2.1 million college students through 280 bookstores, wholesale textbook operations, computer services and e-commerce solutions.

This position would be responsible for concept development, strategizing, planning, implementation, and coordinating of e-Commerce initiatives. In addition, the e-Commerce Director will oversee the Neeb.com website’s traffic, product, and content. Qualities that make an excellent candidate include 3-5 years of experience in e-Commerce, extensive knowledge of related e-Commerce software, tools and methods, and a Bachelor’s degree in business or technology. This is a challenging benefits with great benefits. Nebraska Book Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thought District – Senior Copywriter (Lincoln)

Thought District is a brand and sales strategy company that creates, rebuilds, and revitalizes brands regardless of industry. 

The Copywriter’s primary responsibilities are creating copy solutions for their clients while maintaining the integrity of the overall strategy. They will also:

  • Actively participate in concept development sessions with Art Director.
  • Write distinctive copy as required, with close attention to strategic accuracy and original style.
  • Assist with the production of printed materials, including rewriting or re-paragraphing copy as required for photographic sessions to assure creative excellence and accuracy.
  • Proofread type, mechanicals, and proofs.
  • Participate in production of broadcast materials, including pre-production meetings, casting, rewriting copy for ease of delivery or time restrictions, and assure the quality and accuracy of the finished product.
  • Participate in the “input” meeting on every assignment involving the Account Executive, Art Director, and other functional groups as necessary.
  • Maintain a close relationship with Art Director partner to insure mutual integrity of the idea.
  • Demonstrate a keen interest in the client’s business to develop a “hands on” knowledge.
  • Deliver great creative solutions on time and on budget.
  • Inspire and motivate peers with their attitude, dedication, talent, and unique solutions to creating copy.
  • Embody the values of the company.

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Sauer-Danfoss – Senior IT Systems Engineer (Ames, Iowa)

Sauer-Danfoss is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer for the North America Manufacturing IT Team.

The Manufacturing IT Team administers all applications deployed into the shop floor environment. All Manufacturing IT employees are advocates for the operations areas to ensure manufacturing operations are considered when IT activities are performed. A Manufacturing IT Specialist III possesses the skills required to develop, implement, and support IT solutions in a global world class manufacturing environment. You will work with all areas of Global IT to ensure best practices are followed to effectively support the business. These areas include Help Desk, Infrastructure, Network, Development, Security, and the SAP Center. You will also work directly with Process, Control, Quality, System, and Manufacturing Engineers to define, modify, establish, and support systems for hydraulic and electronic product manufacture. As Specialist III, you will be expected to work on and lead small to large scale systems while fully participating in project management activities.

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Integer Group – Experience Marketing Manager (Des Moines)

Integer Group is a retail and promotional marketing agency.

We are looking for an Experience Marketing Manager to join our team. The Experience Marketing Manager plays a key role in the successful planning and implementation of multi-channel marketing strategies for client brands. The Experience Marketing Manager will help create innovative ideas that tie web, mobile, email, search social and traditional advertising together to provide solutions based on consumer insight and data. The role is specifically responsible for continued development, education and integration of experience and relationship marketing principles within the Agency’s core capabilities.

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Integer Group – Web Developer (Des Moines)

Integer Group is a retail and promotional marketing agency.

Tired of what you are doing? Need a fresh perspective on your work environment? Come work for Integer! Right now, we have a Web Developer opening and would love for you to be a part of our team. As a Web Developer at Integer, you’ll flex your web development skills by working on digital projects for Integer’s well-known clients. In particular, you would: Work closely with designers and other developers to create unique, groundbreaking work for both local and international brands. Also, you would implement engaging & delightful user experiences using the latest web technologies – bring Photoshop layouts to life.

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Dex One – Outside Sales – Digital search and online advertising sales “hunter” (Des Moines)

Dex One is a marketing solutions provider that helps local businesses and their customers connect.

Dex One is seeking highly motivated, self-starting individuals to develop new business for its newly-expanded suite of digital search products and services in the Des Moines, IA area. This newly-created role, based in Des Moines offers the unique opportunity to present high-end digital services such as SEO, SEM, mobile, social media solutions, and full website offerings to local-area clientele, and paves the way for your movement throughout our company.

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This story is part of the AIM Archive

This story is part of the AIM Institute Archive on Silicon Prairie News. AIM gifted SPN to the Nebraska Journalism Trust in January 2023. Learn more about SPN’s origin »

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