Content Intern (55places.com)

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Neighborhoods.com is looking for someone with experience writing for a virtual audience to help with a variety of tasks for 55places.com, our sister site and the #1 resource for active adult community information. You will have your hands in several aspects of our content department, including writing and editing, researching, fact-checking and, in general, being an extra set of hands and eyes for our team.

What you'll be learning and doing:

  • Providing copy and editing support on blog articles, community pages, etc.
  • Collecting and compiling information for specific posts
  • Writing, organizing, and uploading content for community pages
  • Identifying blog post ideas that will appeal to a national audience
  • Researching age-restricted communities and collecting facts and stats
  • Identifying high-value and large-scale neighborhoods that deserve additional coverage
  • Photo/content outreach
  • Reviewing community pages for accuracy

We're looking for someone with:

  • Excellent writing skills with a keen eye for grammar and punctuation
  • Research skills — beyond just Googling — and data interpretation
  • Some basic knowledge of real estate and architecture
  • Self-starter attitude who looks for opportunities to contribute
  • Detail-oriented mindset and able to focus on specific tasks
  • Solid written and oral communication skills
  • A desire to be a part of an evolving content and editorial team

Other Details:

  • Must be available to work 15-25 hours per week, M-F.
  • If applicable, we'll work with you to ensure you earn course credit and schedule around your classes.
  • Pay is $13/hr. Internship will last 3 months.

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, your resume, and (if applicable) writing samples. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

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