Publishing Associate :Researcher and Writer

Researchers are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.

SUMMARY:

Research on water-related topics and produce articles in simple/plain language for the general audience for the Save The Water website.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research topics on water contamination, water news, water technologies, etc. per month from appropriate sources according to guidelines.
• Write a minimum of one (1) research-based article per month according to the Writing Guidelines on a topic approved by the Project Lead or Director and as per the SEO guidelines.
• Discuss the article topics in the monthly meeting/ post article topics with relevant links on the content management system for Project Leader or Director approval.
• Accurately cite articles from professionally appropriate sources according to guidelines and submit them by the deadline.
• Assist other STW™ groups with writing assignments or research for writing assignments as needed.
• Maintain volunteer responsibilities and correspondence with Publishing staff.
• Report to the Project Leader for the given project team.
• Attend the Publishing group’s monthly meeting.
• Complete the PWR at least on a weekly minimum basis.
• Writing on water issues for external organizations.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for environmental causes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
• Ability to effectively translate and write articles in simple and plain language.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication and writing skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Understanding of Peer Reviewed Sources.
• Basic understanding of WordPress and SEO.
• Willingness to learn new software/systems.