The Cipher Careers – The Cipher Brief

Graphic Designer (Freelance)

We live in a complex and evolving security landscape. The Cipher Brief helps you figure out how to navigate it and what it means. Our unique website produces high-level analysis and reporting and offers expert and local perspective on national and global security issues that impact readers around the world.

We’re constantly growing and now we’re looking for an amazing Graphic Designer to add to our team. The ideal candidate should have an eye for artful design and possess superior creative and organizational skills.

Here’s your part:

An appropriate ‘find a way to yes’ attitude
The ability to work collaboratively
Design and execute creative for The Cipher Brief website and social media outlets including marketing and sales materials, digital and full motion graphics and website ads, banners, maps, infographics, charts, and photography
Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices and standards and adhere to the company’s overall brand guidelines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ensure final products are accurate and error free, including file construction, organization and prepping of files for printing and/or online posts
Ability to take ownership for all projects given to them and communicates effectively to team
Ability to think creatively and alternatively to develop new ideas
Ability to accept feedback and work effectively in a high stress environment
Willingness to work weekends, nights and long hours
Knowledge of national security news issues a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field
2+ years of graphic design and print production experience
Must be Mac proficient
Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
Strong design sense, strong typography
Good listener and exceptional communication skills
Careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Exceptional organizational and multi-project managing skills required
Experience with Adobe After Effects CC and Adobe Premiere Pro, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript is helpful
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
Proven work experience as a web designer; experience with WordPress and PHP strongly preferred
Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps
Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technologies
Atlanta based preferred, but not required.

Oh, one more thing: The Cipher Brief values its diverse team of entrepreneurs and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities and to creating an inclusive work environment. We want to hear from you.

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@thecipherbrief.com.

Web Development Associate (Freelance)

We`re looking for a Web Development Associate to create clean and sophisticated user experiences. The ideal candidate should have an eye for artful design and possess superior development skills in WordPress. Previous work with a media organization strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Prepares site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links
Search Engine Optimization
Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology
Protects site by designing and installing security precautions
Execute all visual design stages from concept to changes going live
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications:

Proficiency in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
Previous work with a media organization strongly preferred
Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies
BS/MS in applicable fields
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
Proven work experience as a web developer; experience with WordPress and PHP strongly preferred
An appropriate `find a way to yes` attitude
The ability to work collaboratively

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@thecipherbrief.com.

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant position will be responsible for the overall operation of daily office functions and will provide administrative support for the CEO and COO. This position requires an individual with strong project management and communications skills as this person will need to effectively communicate and manage internal and external executives across various fields and industries. This individual should be proactive, self-motivated and be able to prioritize multiple tasks for numerous people in a fast-paced and high-demand environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Calendar coordination for a busy traveling C-suite.
Identify, track, and manage priorities for company CEO based on email correspondence, phone and in-person conversations.
Arrange meetings (internal team & external stakeholders) and coordinate logistics as required.
Respond to a high volume of staff needs (HR inquiries/oversight of company benefits plan, track PTO, IT support).
Act as company liaison with external service providers with invoices and contracts.
Support The Cipher Brief events and operations teams.

Qualifications:

3-5 years experience supporting executive level management; previous position as executive administrator or similar
Strong organizational/project management skills and extremely detailed-orientated.
Ability to forecast and troubleshoot problems before they occur.
Excellent communications skills- both written and verbal.
Demonstrated abilities to think and plan ahead, and manage time effectively.
Office manager experience required.

The position is based in Atlanta, GA. Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@thecipherbrief.com.