Editor/Writer

• Do you believe it's possible to eradicate poverty?
• Do you believe that every child has the capacity to excel?
• Do you have what it takes to edit and write engaging and provocative stories about these and other major social issues?

If so, read on.

Dowser is an online resource to share stories that inspire positive action, provide practical ‘how-to' insights and provide a solution-oriented view of the world that highlights the growing landscape of creative social innovation.

Dowser is intended to fill a need that has been identified by people who seek to pursue careers of social impact, but don't know where to look for advice, ideas, and direction. We seek to provide a counterpoint to the dispiriting view of the world presented by conventional media, which tends to highlight problems and overlook solutions.

Dowser was founded by David Bornstein (author, How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas) and launched with assistance from the Reynolds Program for Social Entrepreneurship at New York University. Dowser has received support from the Skoll Foundation, the Kellner Foundation and the William James Foundation.  

Position Overview:

Dowser, a social change storytelling website, is looking for some exceptional editor/writers to help tell the story of social entrepreneurs, changemakers, visionaries, revolutionaries, and creative troublemakers who are changing the world. Responsibilities include editing, writing and research. This is an opportunity to contribute at the ground level to what promises to become a leading social change media organization.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding editing and research skills.
• A smart, accessible and engaging writing tone.
• Experience with blogging, online content production or journalism is a plus.
• Understanding and familiarity with the landscape of social change.
• Ability to self-manage.
• Creativity, flexibility and sense of humor needed to work for a start-up nonprofit.

This position is part-time, contract-based and can be conducted anywhere in the U.S.: 12-18 hours/week. Writer/editors will work independently, but in close correspondence with project managers at our New York office.

Compensation: commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2 short writing samples (1 to 2 pages-articles and blog posts preferred). Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting. Don't hesitate to e-mail with questions--our website is not yet public. Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis until positions are filled.