WWW: Beyond the Basics

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:

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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