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Sorry about the job posting, but I need to recruit a freelance IA quickly to supplement the team here at Channel 4. By quickly I mean that I’m looking to shortlist by Tuesday, June 9th and offer on Wednesday, June 10th! It’s quite a short contract for a project that landed quickly! Here’s the job posting:

Dear Friends,

Channel 4 Future Media are looking for an experienced IA to join us for a 1 – 2 week contract. The project is a redesign of an entertainment website. Experience of working in a media environment would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone to start on June 15th. £neg, depending on experience.

If you are interested please get in contact with us as soon as possible, we are looking to select by June 10th. Please email your CV, a link to some portfolio work and your desired day rate to Alex Horstmann (ahorstmann at channel4 dot co dot uk) and Stephen Hardingham (shardingham at channel4 dot co dot uk).

Sorry, no agencies!

Cheers!

Alex Horstmann
User Experience Manager
Channel 4 Television

So, if you, or someone you know, may be interested, please let us know!

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