Top Talent Sought: Buddy Media

My pal Mike Lazerow, CEO and Founder of Buddy Media, is looking to fill two important positions with super-talented, ambitious people ready to join his nimble, high-performance team:

Director of Business Development

Buddy Media, Inc., a NYC-based start-up that is building the AceBucks underground currency on Facebook, is currently seeking a Director of Business Development. The position is based in Buddy Media’s Columbus Circle office and reports to the CEO of Buddy Media, serial entrepreneur Michael Lazerow (U-Wire, GOLF.com, Lazerow Consulting).

We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up atmosphere. The ideal candidate is sick of making money for others and wants to create value for him or herself as an owner of Buddy Media.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Create partnerships with media companies, marketers, advertisers, sponsors and other organizations that want to reach the Facebook crowd.
* Form relationships with other Facebook application developers to use AceBucks as their currency or loyalty marketing program.
* Lock down distribution with large media companies and start ups for the AceBucks currency.
* Lead all aspects of deal development, prospecting, sourcing, negotiating and closing. This will include strategic partnerships, distribution deals, and corporate development.

Requirements:

* Minimum five years experience in the internet business or technology company focusing on digital business development.
* Background in loyalty marketing and membership marketing is a plus.
* Excellent negotiating and people skills.
* Must be able to develop Powerpoint presentations that convey complex issues clearly and concisely.
* Strong analytical and financial skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
* Strong personal interest in and knowledge of social networking and Facebook.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary based on experience. Equity in Buddy Media is a major part of the compensation package. Full benefits provided

Software Engineer

General Description:

We are looking for a candidate who has experience working with large amounts of data. The position calls for a candidate who is skilled with algorithms, optimization, and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Core competencies are Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and HTML, CSS (emphasis on PHP & MySQL)
• Working knowledge of AJAX
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Must have an interest in excellence
• Enthusiasm for learning our system and for working as part of our team is important
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively
• Looking for a self starter with the “general get it factor”
• Must have a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Meticulous thinker who can develop effectively by our coding standards
• Must be a quick study and enjoy learning new technique daily
• Must check your ego at the door and be able to work well in a tight group of enthusiastic engineers. Must be able to work collaboratively, listen, and incorporate new ideas into your designs

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 3+ years of SQL and PHP experience
• familiarity with Linux as a user
• experience with Memcache
• experience with Javascript
• an easy-going attitude, yet are ambitious, tenacious and enjoy solving problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• familiarity with Facebook development API
• linux and mysql system administration experience
• ability to pass

Apply for this position by sending us the following:

• Your resume and cover letter.
• Examples of any projects you’ve worked on.
• Recommend a good book or two you’ve read.
• Work References

So if you've got the goods, run, don't walk, and get your information into jobs@buddymedia.com.