HELP WANTED!
EDITOR: Northwest Dharma News

The Northwest Dharma News is looking for a new editor, beginning January 1, 2012. This will be a paid position with compensation of $500 per quarterly issue.

The News editor oversees all aspects of publishing this quarterly online journal.

Qualities needed for the position are:

• Strong familiarity with and interest in the multiple traditions comprising the Buddhist community in the Northwest, including socially engaged Buddhism.
• Outstanding ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and revisions as needed, plus diligence in developing sources.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.

The News editor’s responsibilities include:

• Supporting the mission of the Northwest Dharma Association and maintaining communication with board and staff.
• Recruiting volunteer News staff as needed.
• Developing and maintaining contact with sources of News content, including: NWDA board/staff; NWDA online Calendar, Directory and Facebook page; print and electronic sangha newsletters, websites, blogs, etc.; Buddhist news feeds and other internet sources; personal contacts, etc.
• Requesting submission queries, planning content for future issues quarterly. Soliciting news articles and photos for specific content.
• Overseeing fact checking, editing submissions; editing table of contents, contributors’ info, captions, and other News content as needed.
• Coordinating web version production with graphic design staff, including revisions, proofreading, etc.

Please contact info@northwestdharma.org for more information.