Content Coordinator

This is a work from home position. Responsibilities of the Content Coordinator: • coordinate and write a new Resident Feature for each magazine each month • compile a local Calendar of Events section • upload all content into the Back Office portal by the Submission Deadline • proof magazine content within 24 business hours of receiving a magazine proof from the Designer • obtain referrals from past features as leads for future neighborhood features • edit all contributed content, including any submitted Expert Contributor articles • write/edit local filler articles on occasion • write up to two Business Profiles/extra articles each month (depending on direction from the Publisher, often these are written by the business) The Content Coordinator is NOT responsible for: • checking ads • coordinating paid advertising • making magazine design decisions/directives Required skills: • must have basic computer knowledge, such as copy + paste, email proficiency, understanding of how to upload images/attachments • must have Microsoft Word and Excel and be comfortable using them • must be proficient in navigating the internet and downloading photos in the required resolution sizes • must show professional, friendly and timely communication via email and phone • must have strong organizational skills in order to successfully manage and write incoming content from multiple sources • must be detail-oriented and able to complete tasks in a timely manner The position is an independent contractor position and pays a flat rate of $400 per month, possibly more if responsibilities or hours worked increases. This is a part time position expecting about 15-20 hours of work per month, depending on how fast the person works. The monthly deadline for the magazine is the 15th of every month, so the week leading up to that date is the busiest time of the month. If you are interested, please submit a resume and two writing samples.