Hi all,

I wanted to inform you of a new venture and invite any/all to jump in to help it succeed. After 20+ years of work as a reporter in the HIV/AIDS and human rights arena, and a provider of HIV services to rape survivors in Rwanda, I'm returning to my journalism roots to launch a new web magazine soon, using mostly video content. I'll produce and host, with a Charlie-Rose like focus on public conversations with the folks I find the smartest and most innovative in the fields of global AIDS and other issues that cross-cut with AIDS like poverty, development, technology,etc.

I am looking for web developers to help me build the backend and the template for the magazine, which I plan to launch in July. I am reaching out to all you smarties in NetSquared for any candidates and referrals you can pass on to me of super talented folks who might want to get involved. Below is the little descriptive project and job blurb. Thanks all! -- Anne-christine d'Adesky, Producer, Host.

Date: April 22, 2008
NEEDED: WEB 2.0 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTS/WEB DESIGNERS.
New digital TV program featuring “some of today’s boldest and brightest voices.” Initial focus: Global AIDS and the future.

I am looking for a talented, visually creative, technically proficient web software architect/web designer(s) to help me develop a visual exciting web magazine linked to an easy-to-use/easy-to-navigate backend website with some web 2.0 features. This magazine will be aimed at folks in poor countries with low bandwith computer access, so I'm aiming for simple but dazzling.

The magazine and website are non profit projects, designed to stimulate a global public dialogue about our future with AIDS and other critical issues, and to serve as platforms for focused global advocacy on these issues.

About the position: This position is for a one-time only web design job. It may lead to ongoing web master work. I need to hire someone fast and very, very good. Convince me!

About the project: This pilot web magazine and website is a project of Anne-christine d’Adesky, an award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker and public intellectual. The magazine and site are scheduled to debut in summer 2008, and be promoted at the upcoming International AIDS conference in Mexico City in August.

How to apply: Candidates must have experience designing web 2.0 software/websites and be versed in trends of online broadcasting, including e-magazines. Please provide via email:
• a current CV;
• 3 examples of URL links for websites you primarily developed/designed;
• a brief cover letter describing your special skills, interest, or CV details to highlight (1-pg. limit)
• 3 professional references, including a recent or current employer.
• Level of proficiency with different types of software and programs

Mandatory: -Progressive politics.
Bonus points: Spanish, French, other language proficiency.

Optional: Job does NOT require applicant to live in Bay Area, but preference given to local candidate.

Additional: This position may lead to ongoing web master work.

Salary: Flat fee/or hourly. Based on experience. Independent contractor contract.

Send application to: weactx@gmail.com.

Mark attn: Web Design Position.

THANK YOU!! --AC