Currently hiring for the following teams:
- Editorial
- Design
- Technology
Positions available are:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Telecommuting/Work-from-home
How to apply:
Please scroll through the available positions and and if something fits your profile please send us an email at this address: editor@parentssquare.com . Please remember to:
- Clearly state in the subject line: ‘Application’ and the position applied for and the type of appointment desired (part-time/full-time…)
- Explain in the email (cover letter) why you might be the right person for the job.
- Point us in the direction of one of your work (article/design/software) that you are really proud of. We’d prefer a link to to something already published.
- A short CV. Ideally no longer than one page.
Job Title: Editor/Writer/Producer
Numbers of openings: Multiple
Type of appointment: Multiple options – Part-time or Full-time
Location: Gurgaon.
Job Description:
Editor/Writer/Producer positions are available for our kids website and parenting website. Please indicate if you prefer (or if you think you are a better fit) for one or the other.
Primary responsibilities include:
– Researching and writing original stories, articles and features for kids (or parents).
– Editing stories, articles, and features written by others.
– Selecting, commissioning and coordinating with external writers, illustrators, graphic designers etc.
– Coordinating and supervising the production and deployment of content across multiple media platforms.
Reporting:
This position reports to the group editor. This is a leadership position with clear deliverables and responsibilities, with relatively little supervision.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience of writing and editing is mandatory. Having worked with children’s content will be highly desirable, but not necessary. Content production, coordination and supervision experience is also desirable but not mandatory.
Job Title: Writers
Numbers of openings: Multiple
Type of appointment: Part-time
Location: Telecommuting. Anywhere in the world.
Job Description:
Writer positions are available for our kids website and parenting website. Please indicate if you prefer (or if you think you are a better fit) for one or the other.
Primary responsibilities include:
– Researching and writing original stories, articles and features for kids (or parents).
– Working with editors, illustrators, graphic designers to ensure timely deployment of content.
Reporting:
This position reports to an Editor.
Ideal Candidate:
Ability to create high quality original content is essential. (We have access to sophisticated plagiarism checkers; plagiarism is not tolerated) Experience of writing mandatory. Having worked with children’s content will be highly desirable, but not necessary. Self-disciple to deliver on ‘agreed’ schedule is very important.
Job Title: Reviewers
Numbers of openings: Multiple
Type of appointment: Part-time
Location: Telecommuting. Anywhere in the world.
Job Description:
We are looking for parent-child teams of reviewers to review children’s books and children’s apps — Apple iOS and Android.
Primary responsibilities for Book reviewers include:
– Reading books to children (or just reading in case of older children)
– Writing a review of the book.
– Digitally submitting the book review along with the cover art in prescribed format.
Primary responsibilities for App reviewers include:
– Downloading and installing apps.
– Play/interact with it.
– Observe children play/interact with it.
– Writing a review of the App.
– Digitally submitting the app review along with the screen grabs in prescribed format.
Reporting:
This position reports to an Editor.
Ideal Candidate:
Writing experience is mandatory. Ability to do this as a team with your child is necessary. This can be taken on as a part-time assignment while you continue to be a stay-at-home mom, or have an alternate career. In either case, you need to have self-discipline to deliver on an ‘agreed’ schedule. The reviews will carry your byline, and also your photo on the profile page — especially relevant to people who have alternate careers.
Job Title: Graphic Artists
Numbers of openings: Multiple
Type of appointment: Full time & Part-time
Location: Gurgaon.
Job Description:
We are looking for digital graphic artists who have the ability to create original graphic art for children.
Primary responsibilities include:
– Creating original illustrations for articles and features.
– Creating promotional ads for the website.
Reporting:
This position reports to an Editor.
Ideal Candidate:
Digital experience is critical. Ability to work with a range of graphic software is necessary. Familiarity with animation software will be a bonus.
Job Title: Mobile App Programmers
Numbers of openings: Multiple
Type of appointment: Full time
Location: Gurgaon.
Job Description:
We are looking for geeks who love to build solutions. This is a rare opportunity for young people interested in being part of a new app studio focused on children’s content.
Primary responsibilities include:
– Independent app development.
– Ensuring on-budget and on-schedule development.
Reporting:
This position reports to the Head of the App Studio.
Ideal Candidate:
This is a uniquely hands-on position. You need to lead from the front and have the ability to roll-up your sleeves and get it done yourself. Experience of developing native iOS apps or Android apps is necessary. Familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3 and frameworks like PhoneGap, Sencha will be an added bonus.
