Check out the job listings below. To inquire or apply, please contact jobs@wetpaint.com
- Editor
- Developer Evangelist
- Online Advertising Sales Director
- QA Engineer
- Recruiter
- Software Engineer
- UI Designer & Information Architect
- UI Developer
Wetpaint is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Wetpaint
Wetpaint is a Web 2.0 startup developing a publishing platform that makes it fun and easy to create click-and-type wiki communities. Focusing on ease of use, Wetpaint’s technology is revolutionizing the way people share their passions and interests online. We want to be THE online community platform and since the company’s June 2006 debut, more than 600,000 user-created community sites have been created. Wetpaint has also partnered with prominent consumer brands within the key categories of entertainment (ABC, CBS, FOX, BET, and Viacom), technology (Dell, T-Mobile, HP, Oracle, and HTC), and lifestyle (Food & Wine, Executive Travel, Better Homes & Garden) to launch wiki communities around their brands and products.
Located in a funky loft space in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle, we are a small company where collaboration and innovation are championed. Funded by the same venture capital firms backing Facebook and Photobucket, Wetpaint is well positioned to change the way people interact on the internet.
Position Description
This contract recruiting position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. The candidate we’re looking for loves recruiting, will be passionate about the opportunities at Wetpaint, and will translate that enthusiasm into effective networking and selling to find great candidates and get them on board. Our recruiter will find candidates wherever they are: on the boards, responding to postings, asking for friends of friends, and direct outreach to targeted companies and roles. Typically focused on technical positions such as software engineers, web developers, and UX professionals, this position is also called on to fill roles in marketing, editorial, administration, finance, and business development.
As the first person most of our employees interact with, Wetpaint’s recruiter is at the heart of our organization. Our ideal candidate believes in corporate diversity, finding the perfect fit while building strong teams, and creating the best candidate experience possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and continually refining the compelling presentation of Wetpaint that attracts outstanding candidates.
- Research, develop and implement effective candidate sourcing programs, including our internship program.
- Research target profiles and companies and directly source in those areas. Source and thoroughly screen candidates for interview.
- Coordinate and schedule interview loops and lead interview teams in candidate debriefs.
- Partner with hiring managers to determine hiring needs and assist in writing position descriptions.
- Maintain accurate and up to date candidate and recruiting records, including tracking recruiting metrics.
- Check references, negotiate offers and prepare offer letters.
- Manage recruiting vendors and agencies, including the negotiation of contract terms.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years experience as a recruiter, technical recruiting preferred and experience managing a full recruitment cycle.
- Experience recruiting in a start-up environment preferred.
- Proven ability to work well with internal hiring managers.
- Strong communication and persuasion (negotiation) skills, able to listen to candidates’ needs and vividly paint a picture of the opportunity to work for an outstanding company.
To Apply
Submit your résumé and salary requirements to jobs@wetpaint.com.