Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource

Volunteer political writers are needed to educate readers about the voting process and politicians on a budding South Side Resource site.  The goal is to provide education to voters for the upcoming November 2010 and February 2011 elections.

As an educator and resource, you will:

• Write 100 – 250 word articles on politicians and their views
• Share links to resources people can use in their decision making process
• Post YouTube or your own videos
• Interview candidates when your schedule permits
• Attend debates and political forums when your schedule permits
• Educate voters on how the promises of politicians impact their lives and communities

Qualifications

• No degree required but a high level knowledge of politics is needed
• Excellent writing skills are required
• Multimedia skills are needed because photos and videos have to be added to all submissions

If you feel compelled to educate others, please submit the following to the address above:

• A cover letter highlighting your experience
• Your resume
• Two original, published writing samples two writing samples

Serious inquiries only.