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We are seeking freelance, online writers who are passionate about family or parenting topics to write brief articles and blog posts for our parenting website, ParentFurther.com.
Qualifications:
* Credible, passionate and knowledgeable subject matter expert
* Writes in an accessible tone: Writing expresses humor, maintains an approachable sensibility when addressing a range of topics and issues—from lighthearted to heavy.
* Ability to write engaging articles using solid writing skills (spelling, grammar, etc.)
* Maintains knowledge of timely, accurate information about family and parenting topics
* Ability to write research-based parenting articles and blog posts in an accessible format (using tips and personal anecdotes)
* Ability to produce a minimum of 10-12 brief (200-400 word) articles or blog posts a month
* Familiar with writing for web and best practices in blogging and online writing
* Expertise and experience in parenting youth of all ages, with an emphasis on ages 10-13.
Ideal candidates include: family counselors, parenting experts, book authors, pregnancy/childbirth specialists, experts in adolescent development or others who are experienced writers.
About ParentFurther:
Launched in 2009, ParentFurther.com is the parent-tested and expert-approved resource that provides parents of adolescents the proven, practical and positive advice they need to raise successful kids. ParentFurther provides:
- Simple solutions for everyday issues—that all add up to success.
- Research-based information with the data and experience to back it up.
- Information and support to help you be a more confident parent, no matter what challenges you may face.
Compensation: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience
How to Apply:
Reply to this post with your cover letter, resume, and two writing samples.
Please submit your writing sample from one of the following topics:
• What is age appropriate behavior? Provide age-appropriate ideas and activities for teens. How do parents set the bar and enforce rules for appropriate/non-appropriate behavior?
• When your kid is the bully, what do you do? Provide concrete tips and activities for parents to work with their child and the child/family of the bullied.
• Travel Tips: Taking a family trip to another country? What should you do to prepare your kids for the circumstances that they may encounter in regards to privilege, money, culture, and ideas?
• As a caring adult, how do you support your child’s friends while helping your child become a good friend?
• Your child has a friend you don’t approve of, and you want him to stop being friends with the “bad” influence but he refuses to sever friendship ties. What do you do?
• Your young teenage daughter has her first crush. What three things would you tell her?
Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2011
Location: Minneapolis/Twin Cities
Compensation: Varies, Based on qualifications and experience
Telecommuting is ok.
More information here.
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