Job Description Outline: Pollen Editorial Assistant

The Pollen Editorial Assistant is responsible for working with the Managing Editor to coordinate and implement the publishing of Pollen twice a month on the Pollen website. This position prepares all submitted content for review by the Managing Editor, Lars, and Paper Darts. She/he will also work with contributing writers to edit and develop cutting-edge feature articles and ensure the publishing schedule stays on track.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (or working towards) in journalism, communications, English, or related field.

Skills/Qualifications:
•    Interest and passion for creative and business communities Pollen serves
•    Superior writing and editing skills
•    Some web content management experience (some HTML knowledge beneficial)
•    Social media experience (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn)
•    Ability to manage relationships and work effectively with internal and external constituents
•    Publication design knowledge and layout skills (preferred, not required)

Primary Duties:
•    Coordinate and manage online postings for Pollen
•    Organize submitted content for final review
•    Manage the production of feature articles from contributing volunteer writers
•    Create editorial calendar for feature articles
•    Write select features occasionally
•    Contribute to social media strategy and delivery

Details:
•    Volunteer/Internship
•    Estimated 10-15 hours a week
•    Four month commitment
•    Reports to Paper Darts

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to hello@bepollen.com with "Editorial Assistant" in the subject line.