Who: Seattle24x7
Position: Calendar/Jobs Board Editor – Data Entry Specialist
(Flex-time, Contract Opening)
Where: Seattle (Telecommute)
What: Seattle24x7, Seattle’s premiere Internet business news and information Web portal since 1999, and the home of the Seattle Internet Community Calendar, Jobs Board, hyperlocal Web business directories; plus award-winning Internet news, commentary, interviews, and a panoply of informative and entertaining editorial features, has an immediate opening for a Calendar & Jobs Board Editor on our publishing team.
This is an ideal, entry-level opportunity for a student, junior copywriter, or anyone starting out in new media such as a researcher, content marketer, search or social media person, to engage and network with the Seattle Internet community through a media property that is uniquely in-sync with the Seattle Internet scene.
You will interface with Seattle’s tech community organizations, associations, user groups, educators, employers and other constituencies integral to the Seattle Internet community. Opportunities to take on other editorial and/or promotional roles such as reporter, researcher, proofreader, social media writer and marketing/sales agent may become available based on your talents and interests.
Responsibilities: This position allows for remote telecommuting and flex-time scheduling. Working within our WordPress publishing environment, you will create, update and maintain the Seattle24x7 Calendar and Jobs Board. Candidates may be asked to undergo a trial period to verify they can successfully meet our standard workload and workflow procedures. The starting wage for this independently contracted position is $15/hr.
Requirements: General familiarity/knowledge with the WordPress publishing platform and posting to social media sites along with familiarity with basic word processing, email, and image editing software is desired. A sharp eye for proofreading and grammar/punctuation is also important. You must also possess your own equipment, including a desktop or laptop computer, and be able to be reached by email and telephone 24/7. A high speed Internet connection is also necessary.
Contact: Please send a letter introducing yourself and let us know your availability and interests, along with your resume, to the following email address: [email protected]
