Health editor at a national women’s magazine seeks a research assistant/intern for her upcoming book project and the not-for-profit web site HealthyGirl.org. The book and site are focused on helping girls and young women who emotionally overeat or binge. YOU: exceptional research skills, very organized, good with deadlines, background in journalism or a solid understanding of journalistic ethics and concepts. (Ideally you’d also have some sort of personal or special interest in eating disorders, overeating or obesity.) ME: stressed out, but very nice, very clear with instructions—been told I’m a nice boss. :) Duties include doing research, moderating email and web forums, maintaining contact database, and possibly doing interviews and writing for the site. Other duties to be determined.
Pay: Several hundred $$ stipend for six-month gig Dec. thru next May; 4 to 6 hours a week. Exact details will be discussed with interested candidates.
Posted 11/09/09
