7. Web Related Careers
7.3. Popular Career Titles
7.3.9 WebMaster
Description
This is title of a person who manages a World Wide Web site. It includes
persons that develop, install, and maintain web sites. These persons
interact with Web Page Designers and Graphics Designers or perform these
duties in order to create quality Web sites. Their responsibilities
include design of textual and graphical layouts, maintenance of sites via
verification of links and contents, and creation and installation of
applications to be used within the site. Necessary skills include
knowledge of HTML/CGI/Java, understanding of internetworking,
knowledge of many applications available on the Web, and excellent
communication skills.
According to Paul Kozeniowski, a Webmaster is expected to understand server
Operating Systems, languages such as Java, as well as create HTML pages
( Korzenski, 1996 ). One "WebMaster"
for Telegroup International Inc. describes the tasks performed under this
job title as follows:
- Designing and maintaining the companies intranet. This
includes gathering content to be presented on the Web.
- Composing company documents in HTML.
- Training colleagues about proper construction of Web pages, and
how to use Web specific applications.
- Critique and edit HTML pages before submission
- Maintain Web Servers by staying current in technological updates
and Web development
( Buchanan, 1996 ).
Other job descriptions taken from various job postings include
responsibilities such as requirements analysis, interface design,
application implementation, web page design, graphics design, C++ and
Unix knowledge, technical support, database management, and writing,
presentation and management skills. Notice that the description given
above gives a long list of skills required by many companies and that
the list encompasses many fields other than computer related fields.
Therefore, WebMaster is a tag attached to almost anyone in any
profession that can perform the listed skills.
Education Requirement
The usual education background of a WebMaster is a minimum of a
BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Electrical
Engineering, or other computer related fields. Experience with the
above mentioned skills is the normal characteristic of a WebMaster.
Salary
The salary given for a WebMaster can range from $45K - $80K, depending
on experience and the breadth of knowledge acquired.
( Thompson, 1996 ). This salary
range is based on the requirements stated in the job description and the
education background.
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