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Thank you for visiting the Studio B Jobs page. Listed below are contract opportunities we have available as well as full-time and part-time open positions at Studio B. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contract positions:
.Net/SQL Exam Writers

Job Overview:

The primary responsibility of this Certification Exam Writer is to work closely with our skilled content team to creating SQL and .Net exam certifications.  This project involves working within structured style guidelines to create technical exam questions.  You will work closely with a team of subject matter experts to ramp up with exam writing techniques and review content and deliver test items on a weekly basis.  You will work closely with a documentation lead, other writers/editors and PM to define and deliver writing assignments. 

Job Requirements:

- Create 5-6 exam items/questions per week
- Weekly item deliverable schedule
- Work closely with team on style guide ramp up, review and deliver test items

Experience Requirements:

- Prior programming experience
- Candidates must possess an understanding of both exam writing and SQL 2005 or .Net technologies. 
- Candidates use Microsoft Visual Studio to develop data-access portions of applications. 
- Candidates will have at least two to three years' experience developing web, Microsoft Windows, or distributed applications by using the .NET Framework. 
- Candidates should have a thorough understanding of relational database concepts and should have at least one to two years' experience using Microsoft SQL Server and other relational database management systems, such as Oracle, DB2, and MySQL.
- Must be able to work well within a defined deliverable schedule
- Have an aptitude for learning new tools and technologies quickly
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and oversee or modify a schedule of tasks while working remotely
- Good judgment, time management, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Possess a bachelors degree or equivalent training and experience in Computer Science or a related field

In addition, candidates should have a good grasp of the following:

SQL

- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Stored procedures
- Data bound controls

.NET

- Database access by using Microsoft ADO.NET classes in the .NET Framework
- Web Services
- State management
- ASP.NET configuration
- Monitoring Web applications
- Debugging
- Application and page life-cycle management
- Security aspects such as Forms Authentication and membership and roles
- ECMAScript (JavaScript, Microsoft Jscript)
- Internet Information Server (IIS)

Candidates should be very familiar with Visual Studio 2005 or later and the .NET Framework classes that are related to ASP.NET and ADO.NET. In addition, candidates should have a good grasp of ASP.NET AJAX.

Content Areas:

SQL

1. Connecting to Data Sources     
2. Selecting and Querying Data
3. Modifying Data
4. Synchronizing Data     
5. Working with Disconnected Data
6. Object Relational Mapping by Using the Entity Framework

.NET

1. Configuring and Deploying Web Applications
2. Consuming and Creating Server Controls
3. Working with Data and Services
4. Troubleshooting and Debugging Web Applications
5. Working with ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting    
6. Targeting Mobile Devices       
7. Programming Web Applications   

 



Developers/Writers

Due to increased opportunities for our writers, we are seeking talented developers with excellent writing skills for a wide variety of assignments centered around creating content for developers. These assignments are contract assignments of various lengths.
 
Once you've applied, we may follow up to get more detail about the technologies you've developed for.



Linux Articles

We are seeking well known technical authors to write articles on Linux. This project requires idea generation and content development for a developer/programmer target audience.

 
If interested, please apply for more detailed information.



Load Balancing Articles

We are seeking authors to submit proposals and write articles on rock-solid solutions in software load-balancing in EC2. Networking experts or system administator skills are preffered as the project may require development work.
 
If interested, please apply for more detailed information.



PodCasting Producer

Studio B is looking for people with experience in Apple's PodCasting Producer, a software included with the new Mac OS X Leopard Server, to write a series of articles on the technology. These articles are meant to be a how-to for those who are new to the software.
 
If you know the technology, or are familiar with Mac OS X Leopard Server and able to quickly learn about the PodCasting program, please apply online. Writing experience is not required as we can pair you with a co-author for the project.
 
When applying online, please include your most current resume and short bio- 150-200 words focusing on your experience with the technology.
 
 
 
 



SQL Server 2008 Item Writing

Studio B (http://www.studiob.com) is a two-time Inc. 500 company and leading supplier of technical marketing content.  We work with top subject matter experts to create and deliver custom technical and marketing content for a variety of corporate clients. Studio B makes it possible for technical writers to concentrate on the production of their assigned material and maximize their contribution so that it fits well with their other professional responsibilities.

We are looking for SMEs to participate in item writing for the following courses:

PRO: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution

PRO: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Designing a Business Intelligence Solution

OVERVIEW

SMEs for these exams must have substantial experience with SQL Server 2008. They should meet or preferably exceed the audience profile.

The primary responsibility is to work closely with our skilled content team to create SQL exam items for certification.  This project involves working within structured style guidelines to create items to be considered (in Alpha Review) for the final exam.

If interested, please apply for more detailed information. Also, please note which exam you would be most qualified for/interested in.

Studio B is an equal opportunity environment that supports diversity in the workplace.  For more information and other job openings please go to www.studiob.com.




Web Development Author

We are looking for Subject Matter Experts to write articles on Open Source Web Development technologies, programming and Ajax. This project would require content development for a developer/programmer audience.
 
If interested, please apply for more detailed information.



Web Services Authors--Gadgets and Open AIM

We're seeking authors with development experience to cover a variety of web services topics; authors with AIR, Flex, Flash, and ActionScript 3 experience are especially encouraged to apply. We're especially interested in hearing from authors with experience developing gadgets/widgets, with Open AIM development experience, and/or multiplayer IM gaming development experience.

If you're interested in any of these topics, please apply online; if we already have your resume on file, please feel free to send a note directly to Lynn Haller (lynn@studiob.com) for further information.




XML, Eclipse, or Web Development Developers/Writers

Job Description: Studio B is accepting article ideas from writers on XML, Eclipse, or web development topics.
 
Necessary Skills: Candidates should have good developer skills in the subject area, ability to create original code and/or examples and downloads for readers to learn about and utilize the concepts relating to the topic. Experience with IBM technologies is essential.
 
Necessary Experience: Experience in the field as a developer or administrator utilizing the programs or hardware/software of the topic is a plus. Professional writing experience is not required but preferred. However, candidates do need to provide writing samples that demonstrate good writing skills. 
 
Please apply online.
 



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