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Part-time, associate editor: The Green Guide, the premier information source for the green consumer, is a dynamic and growing non-profit print and web publication that translates the latest environmental and medical studies into practical information our health-focussed readers can act on. Qualifications: An idea person with strong writing, reporting and research skills, interest in the environment, health and new green/nontoxic products, a journalism, science or writing degree or equivalent, and at least two years’ working experience in journalism. Data management and sharp proofreading skills are a must. As all Green Guiders work from home offices, we need a highly motivated, organized person, able to work independently while maintaining close contact via phone and email. Editors meet in person in New York City once weekly and full staff meets biweekly. Applicant must have own computer and Internet access and proficiency with or ability to quickly learn html, InDesign, Bbedit, Adobe Dreamweaver and CoMa. Experience in website management/design a plus. Hours, Pay: This part-time, freelance position will, depending on experience, pay $28 -30,000 a year for 3. 5 days (28 hrs) per week. Associate should work a regular schedule during standard business hours, M-Th. Following a 6-month probationary period and review, this job may grow into a full-time staff position with benefits at the Green Guide Institute’s discretion. Starting Date: Available Immediately Supervisor: Reports to Editor and Research Editor. Job Description The Associate Editor will support the Editor and Senior Research Editor in the development of print and web articles, fact-checking and writing for The Green Guide, as well as aiding in print and web production. 1) Fact-checking, Editing and Writing for The Green Guide The Associate Editor will be responsible for updating Product Reports and answering questions to the “Just Ask” column, as well as writing other print and web articles. 2) Updating Website: Associate will share responsibility for uploading articles onto thegreenguide.com every two weeks, and other website management. 3) Assisting Editor by reading widely and developing ideas/research for Green Guide stories and special publications, cultivating new writers, speaking with advisors, doctors and scientists; maintaining editorial calendar. During production, Associate will help input edits, clean up copy, manage copy flow and organize drafts. 4) Assisting Research Editor in organizing and updating Green Guide research files, coordinating fact checkers. 5) Assisting Editor and Publisher with outreach, including the writing of occasional Green Guide columns to be placed in other media, and press releases. 6) Proofreading and Copyediting. Please send letter discussing some aspect of www.thegreenguide.com and how you see yourself contributing; plus resume and three brief writing samples to Paul McRandle, Research Editor; pmcrandle@thegreenguide.com The Green Guide is an equal opportunity employer.
(Posted 11/2/04)

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