PGP (The Public Good Projects) is seeking a Newsletter Writer for Life Experienced, an events website for older adults. The writer will need to be available for edits on a 1-day turnaround, and this job will be renewed on a month-to-month basis through December 2021, with likelihood of expansion in 2022. 

Scope of Work:

• Research and write a weekly lifestyle newsletter that celebrates older adults across the country and showcases examples of resilient, self-confident people over 65 who are living well.

• Within each newsletter, highlight virtual events for this population. 

• Edits need to be completed within 24 hours 

Experience:

• Minimum two years reporting and writing experience 

• Proven history of writing about or for older adults

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills 

• Ability to work on tight deadlines, independently, in a remote team environment

• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

• Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices a plus 

Compensation: The project budget for staffing is approximately $2,000 per month ($500 per newsletter), through December 2021. 

Additional Details: Contractor must have availability to meet with PGP staff up to 4 times/week during EST business hours and deliver the newsletter for edits on a regular cadence each week (exact day TBD); otherwise, the schedule is flexible. 

We strongly encourage older adults and candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.

To be considered: Attach 2-3 writing samples and a brief note about your experience writing lifestyle content for and about older adults 

ABOUT PGP

PGP (The Public Good Projects) is a public health nonprofit specialized in large-scale media monitoring programs, social and behavior change interventions, & cross-sector initiatives. PGP’s mission is to apply best evidence and practices from the public and private sectors to create bold projects for health. PGP’s programs and initiatives are evidence-based, tailored for particular populations, employ a collective impact model, and are scientifically evaluated.

PGP values diverse perspectives and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or prior arrest history.

To learn more, visit: https://publicgoodprojects.org/