Description:
ProCon.org, a Santa Monica-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization needs a full-time Researcher to develop content for websites devoted to a balanced presentation of controversial issues.
Our sites have been referenced on
Forbes,
60 Minutes,
New York Times, BBC, Wired, and many other media sources.
The site topics currently include the
2008 election,
medical marijuana,
Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
origins of sexual orientation,
US in Iraq,
ACLU,
“under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance,
electronic voting machines,
illegal immigration,
felon disenfranchisement,
euthanasia,
prostitution,
milk, and new topics such as
global warming,
capital punishment,
alternative energy,
insider trading by Congress, and others that will emerge in the coming years.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
The position requires significant research experience, good writing skills, strong computer literacy, excellent time management, basic HTML abilities, and some journalism/editing experience.
The candidate must be motivated, a self-starter, precise, intelligent, and reliable (being nice is also valued). Applicants must demonstrate a high level of initiative, creativity, productivity, and attention to detail. The candidate must have strong media literacy, and must be prepared to interview VIPs in their topic areas.
The position requires 8 hours of work per day (40 hours per week) from our offices a few blocks from the beach in Santa Monica. The Researcher reports directly to the Managing Editor.
Compensation is commensurate with related research experience and education. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, parking, and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
How to Apply:
THREE REQUIRED ITEMS (AND AN OPTIONAL ONE) FOR APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in this position should visit one of the 13
ProCon.org websites and submit a one-page critique of the site they choose. Applications without this critique will not be considered. Critiques should focus on the site's content, presentation, approach, etc. not your personal views on the site's topics.
In addition to the critique, we’d appreciate a resume, cover letter, and optional sample (3 pages max.) of your research writing.
Complete applications should be submitted via fax to 310-393-2471 or via email to
jobs@procon.org. No phone calls please. We do not work with recruiters. Only direct applicants will be considered. Given a high volume of job applicants, ProCon.org will not necessarily respond to all candidates.
