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The Role: Front End Developer

Our mission is to be the world’s most trusted social news platform. We will strive to empower ourselves and others to speak their truth, though each truth may be different, we are united in our desire to make a difference.

We Are The News (WATN) is a news based social media platform, formed with us, the people in mind. We bring together and connect people with opposing and/or similar views for the purpose of dialog and debate. Users can also share real life news footage and report how the news has affected them personally.

We are looking for a talented Front End Developer to join our team of highly motivated and gifted developers, with a view to launch our MVP within 1 month.

You will receive a significant portion of equity and will play a vital role in the development and success of this exciting, innovative start up.

You will be an experienced in the technology listed below and work, alongside a Scrum Master, Full Stack/Back End Developers and the wider team.

Required skills and experience, in order of importance:

Angular
TypeScript
JavaScript
HTML/CSS

Experience with building web applications and consumption REST API’s

Working in a distributed, and remote environment

Bonus skills and experience

UX/UI experience
.NET (C#)

Contact us:

Please contact us with your CV and any other information.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

N.B. The platform is currently in build phase, so not connected to the wearethenews.com domain as yet. You can however view the website at wearethenews.com for information. Successful applicants will be shown the platform.

Please note, we are unable to accept applications from outside the UK

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The Role: Full Stack Developer

We Are The News (WATN) is a news based social media platform, formed with us, the people in mind. We are offer our users the opportunity to not only Show and Tell the news but also to Be the news. We bring together and connect people with opposing and/or similar views for the purpose of dialog and debate. Users can also share real life news footage and report how the news has affected them personally.

We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team of highly motivated and gifted developers and architects, with a view to launch our MVP within 6 months.

You will receive a significant portion of equity and will play a vital role in the development and success of this exciting, innovative start up.

We are looking for experience in the technology listed below to work, alongside a Scrum Master, UX/UI, Back End Developers and wider team.

Required skills and experience, in order of importance:

.NET (C#)
Svelte
JavaScript (Node.js)
HTML/CSS
Experience with Web APIs. API Manager, REST APIs
SQL
Working in a distributed, and remote environment

Contact us:

Please contact us with your CV and any other information.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

N.B. The platform is currently in build phase, so not connected to the wearethenews.com domain as yet. You can however view the website for information. Successful applicants will be shown the platform.

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The Role: CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Our mission is to be the world’s most trusted social news platform. We will strive to empower ourselves and our fellow human beings to speak their truth, though each truth may be different, we are united in our desire to make a difference.

We are looking for a talented CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to join our team, with a view to launch our MVP within 6 months.

Our CFO will receive a significant portion of equity and will play a vital role in the development and success of this exciting, innovative start up.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execute the financial strategy of the company

· Manage financial controls and accounting procedures

· Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company

· Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs

· Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner

· Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained

· Support the CEO with the preparation of monthly and annual financial plans

· Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments

· Coordinate and produce all tax documentation as required

Required skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred)

· Professional accounting qualification

· 5+ years experience in executive leadership positions

· Experience of working within a start up

· Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics SL financial reporting software

· Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

· Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner

· Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity

· Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Working knowledge of raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit
Experience of working within a social media firm or tech company
A keen interest in the news and current affairs

Contact us:

Please contact us with your CV and any other information you feel may be relevant.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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The Role: Social Media Manager

We are looking for a talented Social Media Manager to join our team, with a view to launch our MVP within 6 months. You will be crucial in helping us build and scale the platform.

Our Social Media Manager will play a significant role in the development and success of this exciting, innovative start up.

Required Skills and Experience:

Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
Define most important social media KPIs
Manage and oversee social media content
Measure the success of every social media campaign
Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
Use social media marketing tools such as Buffer
Work with copywriters and designers to ensure content is informative and appealing
Monitor SEO and user engagement and suggest content optimisation
Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
Hire and train others in the team
Provide constructive feedback

Contact us:

Please contact us with your CV and any other information you feel may be relevant.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Background:

We Are The News (WATN) is a new news based social media platform, bringing together and connecting people with opposing and/or similar views for the purpose of debate. WATN is looking for an experienced engineer with expertise in real-time video streaming to join our team, with a view to launch our MVP within 6 months. You will be crucial in helping us build and scale the platform for this innovative start up. You will receive a significant proportion of equity.

What we need:

5+ years experience in Full Stack Development
Experience in developing and optimizing real time video streaming systems and/or social media platform
Experience of working directly with video (e.g., VP8/H.264)
Experience of translating business requirements into technical solutions
Knowledge of the latest UI and UX trends
Knowledge of Wireframing and Prototyping
Knowledge of system architecture, security and authentication
Experience in leading and managing teams to deliver apps/web platforms from inception to completion
Start-up or product launch experience
Strong Communication skills
A keen interest in the news and current affairs
Based in or able to travel to London for face to face meetings

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a secure media platform to support the streaming and uploading of digital online content
The platform must be secure, robust, high performing and scalable
Develop user interface
Put user experience at the forefront of all development activity
Develop Back End to support storage management for user details and video content
Develop techniques to improve streaming reliability and quality on all platforms, including mobile

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Background:

What we need:

5+ years experience in Full Stack Development
Experience in developing and optimizing real time video streaming systems and/or social media platform
Experience of working directly with video (e.g., VP8/H.264)
Experience of translating business requirements into technical solutions
Knowledge of the latest UI and UX trends
Knowledge of Wireframing and Prototyping
Knowledge of system architecture, security and authentication
Experience in leading and managing teams to deliver apps/web platforms from inception to completion
Start-up or product launch experience
Strong Communication skills
A keen interest in the news and current affairs

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a secure media platform to support the streaming and uploading of digital online content
The platform must be secure, robust, high performing and scalable
Develop user interface
Put user experience at the forefront of all development activity
Develop Back End to support storage management for user details and video content
Develop techniques to improve streaming reliability and quality on all platforms, including mobile

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The Role: CTO

We Are The News (WATN) is a new news based social media platform, bringing together and connecting people with opposing and/or similar views for the purpose of debate.

Users can also share real life news footage and report how the news has affected them personally. Thereby, offering clearly differentiated objective and subjective viewpoints.

We are looking for a talented CTO and possible Co-founder to join our team, with a view to launch our MVP within 6 months. You will be crucial in helping us build and scale the platform.

Our CTO will receive a significant portion of equity and will play a significant role in the development and success of this exciting, innovative start up.

Required Skills and Experience:

· 5+ years work experience in web development – web app/software project management

· Experience in writing code and how to scale

· Strong knowledge and experience of social media

· Strong knowledge of system architecture and security

· Connected to the Tech scene, up to date with latest digital and tech trends

· Experienced in translating business requirements into technical solutions

· Experienced in leading and managing teams to deliver apps/web platforms from inception to completion

· Strong communication skills

· A passion for and focus on the UX throughout build and adaptability in relation to user feedback

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Start-up or product launch experience

· A keen interest in the news and current affairs

· Master’s degree / PhD

Contact us:

Please contact us with your CV attached.

Please also provide a portfolio or examples of projects you have worked on.

References, testimonials, white papers, blog posts or any other information you feel may be relevant would also be welcome.

After screening applications, successful candidates will be asked to sign an NDA. Once this is received, we will schedule an interview.

If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact us.

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