Senior Editor, Websites - part-time Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is the leading independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We are currently seeking a talented, experienced part-time Senior Editor, Websites to manage a team of reviewers that rates and reviews websites for age appropriateness and learning potential.

WHAT YOU?LL DO

The Senior Editor, Websites, will manage a team of reviewers that rates and reviews websites for age appropriateness and learning potential. She or he will also contribute to the department?s overall editorial strategy and author parenting advice and recommended lists for the site.

KEY DECISION MAKING

The Senior Editor, Websites, will:
Research, assign, and edit reviews of kid and teen websites, and post them to our website
Manage current freelance reviewers and hire new ones when needed
Track and meet review targets and deadlines
Coordinate with Executive Editors to ensure timely reviews
Decide age-appropriateness, education, and quality ratings in conjunction with other senior staff
Interface with the Parenting Editor to create articles about websites
Create recommended lists
Populate site with appropriate parent guidance
Research and stay current with new trends affecting kids on the web
Contribute to editorial strategy
Edit work of other staffers, as needed

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RESUME

BA (with major in English, communications, journalism, or similar)
Experience managing and editing in an online environment
Excellent writing and editing skills
Early adopter of social media and technology (iPad, iPhone, Droid, Wii, Nintendo DSi, etc.)
Deep knowledge of websites for kids
First-hand experience and knowledge about digital media and learning
Experience in gaming (online gaming, social network gaming, virtual worlds)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheets
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Proven ability to create content that is creative, fun, informative, SEO optimized
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly focused, highly productive environment

THE X FACTOR

You are the kind of person who delights in finding the best new kids? websites. You have been known to lose yourself in a virtual world. You are your friends? #1 contact when they need wise counsel and good advice on parenting or learning. You can translate all that excitement into practical advice for parents who want what?s best for their kids. This is an amazing opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families as they search for great educational tools and age-appropriate entertainment.

You know websites in and out, have a network of people who would love to write reviews for you, and have experience managing reviewers or writers. You have a really creative way of pulling together information for parents and you love being part of a hardworking but fun team of editors. You?re happiest while multitasking ? assigning, editing, creating advice, and making recommendations. You?re the proverbial self-starter, you don?t miss deadlines, you pay attention to detail, and you have a nose for sniffing out the zeitgeist.

WHAT WE OFFER

A chance to work with talented, passionate professionals
Very competitive salary and benefits based on experience
An organization that offers work/lifestyle balance
Competitive benefits including, medical, dental, vision and a matching 401(k) plan
The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids this generation and the next!

Location:	1550 Bryant Street Suite 555 San Francisco, CA 94103 United States