Stay-at-Home Parent
Macaroni KID · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $30,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Publish local newsletters and event calendars weekly.
- Write articles on family-friendly activities.
- Use social media to engage readers.
- Market to local businesses for advertising.
- Work from home with flexible hours.
About the role
About the Role: Local Publisher
Macaroni KID is seeking a flexible, work-from-home Local Publisher to entertain your kids, enrich your community, and earn money and fun perks. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with our team throughout the United States.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CertifiKID/Macaroni Kid champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where all employees and Publishers thrive. We respect and celebrate each individual's unique qualities, perspectives, and experiences. By embracing our collective differences, we strengthen our organization and enrich the lives of everyone involved in our mission.
Responsibilities
- Publish a weekly hyper-local e-newsletter and events calendar featuring family-friendly events, activities, and programming in your Territory (minimum 45 times per year).
- Write articles each month featuring family-friendly content and fun things to do with kids in your community.
- Regularly use social media to connect with your readers and promote local family-friendly activities.
- Market your Macaroni Kid business to local businesses and organizations for advertising campaigns (Publishers keep 100% of advertising revenue).
- Support Macaroni Kid HQ on national and regional advertising campaigns by writing reviews, sharing articles, and posting content on social media (partners include Disney, Mattel, American Girl).
- Attend Macaroni Kid New Publisher Training Webinar, complete the curriculum within three months, and participate in specialized training.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, including writing articles and reviews. A writing sample is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and engagement in the local kid and family space (active in parenting groups, online forums, following local mom blogs). Local blogger or influencer experience is a plus.
- Ability to take great photos and videos, with basic editing skills.
- Basic technological skills: comfortable using social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and access to a PC or Mac.
- Community-minded with collaborative and effective communication skills for working with businesses and neighboring Publishers.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to learn.
Key skills/competency
- Local Publisher
- Content Creation
- Social Media Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Writing
- Advertising Sales
- Event Promotion
- Digital Marketing
- Parenting Content
- Entrepreneurship
Skills & topics
- Local Publisher
- Work from Home
- Community Engagement
- Content Creation
- Social Media
- Parenting
- Family Events
- E-newsletter
- Advertising Sales
- Entrepreneurship
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight communication, community engagement, and digital marketing skills relevant to local publishing.
- Showcase your writing: Include a strong writing sample demonstrating your ability to create engaging family-friendly content.
- Demonstrate community involvement: Emphasize your active participation in local parenting groups and online forums.
- Highlight tech skills: Mention your proficiency with social media platforms and basic photo/video editing.
- Express your entrepreneurial spirit: Convey your enthusiasm for building a local business and your willingness to learn.
Technical preparation
Practice writing engaging local content.,Build a portfolio of social media posts.,Develop basic photo and video editing skills.,Familiarize yourself with social media platforms.
Behavioral questions
How do you engage with your local community?,Describe your experience with parenting content.,How do you approach marketing local businesses?,What is your attitude towards learning new skills?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work-from-home opportunity with Macaroni Kid?
- Macaroni Kid offers a flexible, work-from-home role as a Local Publisher. You will create and distribute a weekly hyper-local e-newsletter and events calendar, write articles, and leverage social media to engage your community, all while earning money and perks.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Macaroni Kid Local Publisher?
- Key responsibilities include publishing a weekly e-newsletter and events calendar, writing monthly articles on family-friendly topics, using social media for engagement, and marketing to local businesses for advertising partnerships.
- What qualifications are needed to become a Macaroni Kid Local Publisher?
- You'll need excellent communication and writing skills, a strong understanding of your local kid and family space, basic tech and social media skills, photo/video ability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Do I need prior blogging or influencer experience for this role?
- While not strictly required, experience as a local blogger or influencer covering the kid/family space is a bonus and would be highly valued.
- How much revenue can a Macaroni Kid Publisher earn?
- Publishers keep 100% of the advertising revenue they generate from local businesses and organizations within their Territory, offering a direct earning potential.
- What kind of training is provided for new Macaroni Kid Publishers?
- New Publishers must attend a training webinar and complete a curriculum within three months. Specialized training is also provided throughout the year.
- What technology is required to be a Local Publisher?
- You will need basic technological skills, including comfort with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and access to a PC or Mac to manage your business.
- Does Macaroni Kid encourage diversity in its Publisher team?
- Yes, Macaroni Kid actively champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where all individuals, with their unique qualities and experiences, can thrive.