Posted On: October 20, 2011

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

Company Description

Senior Planet is a project of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS). OATS, a nonprofit organization based in Park Slope, Brooklyn provides city-wide training and programs that help senior citizens use technology to improve their lives and enhance their social and civic engagement. We have a small staff that works with over 30 nonprofit organizations across the five boroughs to implement programs through local partnerships. Our organizational culture is friendly, innovative, and results-oriented. Learn more at www.oats.org.

Job Description

Senior Planet Editorial Assistant
Senior Planet, an edgy news magazine for senior citizens launching in November, is seeking an editorial assistant. We are a nonprofit site designed to inform and entertain older adults and create community among them. We offer a great working environment and the opportunity for bylines and valuable work experience. Learn more at www.seniorplanet.org.

Senior Planet is a project of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS). OATS, a nonprofit organization based in Park Slope, Brooklyn provides city-wide training and programs that help senior citizens use technology to improve their lives and enhance their social and civic engagement. We have a small staff that works with over 30 nonprofit organizations across the five boroughs to implement programs through local partnerships. Our organizational culture is friendly, innovative, and results-oriented. Learn more at www.oats.org.

Responsibilities
• Fact checking, copy editing, copy writing and transferring articles into the WordPress format
• Opportunity to pitch articles for pay
• Researching senior-related articles to link to on Senior Planet
• Ensuring the functionality of the website such as testing links, monitoring comments, etc.
• Helping transfer resources and blogs from the old site to the new site
• Researching potential partnerships for syndicated material or frequent bloggers
Required Skills
• Familiarity with WordPress and general facility with blogging technology hugely helpful
• Knowledge of and experience with social media networks
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Detail oriented
• Personable
• Self-motivated
• Experience working with older adults helpful but not required
• Strong research skills
• Ability to create and manage deadlines independently
• Highly organized
• Sense of humor

Compensation
$10/hour

Time Commitment
Hours are flexible, 10-20 hours/week and interns can do some work from home if they prefer. Start date: ASAP.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample or clip to Caitlin Seifritz at jobs@oats.org. Please indicate the job title Senior Planet Editorial Intern in the subject line of your email. Applicants who do not include the requested materials will not be accepted. No phone calls please.