Even if it doesn’t lead to extended work, this would be a great temp gig.
DURATION: Six months, with the potential to extend
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Consume YouTube channels, especially those tweens and teens are currently watching; evaluate them according to our proprietary rubric, detailed guidelines, and best practices; and write original reviews in a consumer/parent-friendly tone.
- Accurately source information about YouTube channels, including creators/production companies, run time/length, and release dates. Locate and process materials like press contacts, image files, etc.
- Upload text, images, and other data into our proprietary content management system.
- Apply Common Sense style guide, including detailed guidance on inclusive writing, to all written materials.
- Evaluate reviews through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to identify and correct problematic language and decenter the White voice.
- Occasionally communicate with publicists.
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RÉSUMÉ:
- Demonstrated expertise in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in media criticism and writing.
- Discernment for video quality, effective visual storytelling, reliable sourcing and information, and relatability of content to a diverse audience.
- Expertise in YouTube, video-based social media, or video sharing media.
- Strong understanding of YouTube platform and its impact and use as both a video sharing and social media platform.
- Background in journalism, child development, media criticism, or a related field.
- Experience as a conversational writer, ideally for a parent audience (with clips to show for it).
- Technical know-how, with experience using online content management systems and cloud-based software.
- Demonstrated ability to execute projects working in a self-directed way with priorities/deadlines that may shift quickly.