Help! I Need Help!
As many of you know, I’m having a baby! It’s very exciting and scary and awesome. This blog has been my “baby” for the past five years, but I need some time to devote to the new “Little Milk” in my life. Therefore, I’ve decided that I am going to bring on a very part-time editorial assistant.
I’ve created a description of what I am looking for. Please read carefully before applying.
On a daily and weekly basis you will:
- Communicate regularly with Editor via email, Skype, phone, and/or instant messenger
- Contact potential companies and persons for columns, sponsorships, and features
- Write and edit posts assigned by Editor as well as generate new ideas for posts
- Help manage and maintain Twitter and Facebook accounts
- Assist Editor in promotion of website content
- Other duties as assigned
You will have:
- Knowledge of what’s going on in the design world
- The ability to trend spot — find great post content & create original post content
- Good writing skills, spelling and grasp of the English language
- Blogging experience
- Photo editing skills
- Experience with Facebook and Twitter
- A good Internet connection
- Willingness to learn, eager, dedicated, and passionate
- A professional demeanor but a good sense of humor
- WordPress experience (a plus)
- Knowledge of HTML (a plus)
What you will get out of this experience:
- Experience in online publishing for a top design blog
- Money!
- Photo and link to your website(s) on our About page
- Deeper knowledge and understanding of internet publishing
- A super fun and crazy awesome time
- Recommendation from the Editor
PERKS!
- Travel to really cool places to do and see really cool things (travel is optional)
- A flexible schedule, and you can work in your PJs from anywhere in the world (international applicants are welcome)
- The opportunity to interview some very well-respected designers and artists
- You will make tons of networking contacts
There is no location requirement for this position, but you must be able to devote some time during the week between 9 and 5 ET or PT.
Daily commitment: 1-2 hours (5-10 hours a week)
Term: 6-month commitment to start but this position could extend longer and become permanent. The Editorial Assistant will report to the Editor.
Pay: Hourly; based on experience
How to Apply: I am accepting applications via email only. Please do not message me on Twitter or Facebook to apply. Please send the following to info [at] design-milk.com with subject “Design Milk Editorial Assistant”:
ResumeA statement about why you are a good fit for Design MilkA sample post that you think would be good for publication Design MilkLinks to any websites you have worked or currently work forAnything that you think represents your work or experience related to design
Deadline for applications: August 20, 2011
I am no longer accepting applications at this time. Thank you to everyone who applied!
I hope you find someone awesome. Having an assistant is absolutely fantastic!
Thanks Melissa! I am looking forward to it.
I hope you find a very-part time assistant. All the best and brightest wishes for the new chapter with “Little Milk”
Interesting, I love to work in this magazine, but even I have no experience as a blogger. Within a few months after making my first notes as a collaborator on the Croatian magazine ready for something. I’m a restless designer. This well-known basic requirements for the position.
Thanks and congratulations
Congratulations!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations Jaime!
By the way, I’m interested in applying, but when is the deadline for submissions?
Deadline is August 20th – thanks for reminding me about that. I completely forgot to add it to the post. Editing now…
I wish this job hadn’t come up for another 8-9 months (when I graduate), it would be perfect! Silly babies, always with the timing…
(Seriously though, congratulations!!)
I feel the same way! I’d love to apply as a second part-time job, but I worry that senior year & 2 jobs, all at once, would be too much.
Jamie,
I am thrilled about this! This is an opportunity for young and talented minds to collaborate.
Congratulations on the baby that’s coming! May it be a safe and healthy delivery!
PS. I sent you an email with my information for this position
Kadia
What a brilliant idea Jamie! You get some extra help & space for when you have le bebe & someone gets an incredible opportunity. I am sure your inbox is about to be FLOODED-if I could somehow clone myself or make more hours in the day I would be typing up an application now!
Wishing you the best of luck with everything: )
i’ll send my resume this evening from home
Jaime, you may not remember me, but we used to follow each other on flickr waaaaaay back when (I was cakeybabes
).
so many congrats on Mini Milk! I’d love to apply for the Editiorial Assistant position, will be sending you an email in the next day or so!