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.