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The Busy Parents Online Magazine
Owner and Editor-in-Chief, Gina Ritter

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See our filled positions and team members
Associate Editor
Open
Associate to above duties
Executive Articles Editor
Open
Invites writers to submit, Receives and answers queries and submissions for regular article submissions, presents to Editor your final picks

Public Relations

Open
Writing and submitting press releases
Special Projects
Always Open
Works on specialty projects with BPO under strict confidentiality. Must have good writing and communication skills.

Newsletter & Annoucement Editors

Open

In charge of announcements to mailing list and general and targeted public, as well as newsletter duties (?). Works in conjunction with marketing manager and Press & Media Manager
Assistant Editors
Open
Contributes time and energy as needed and when possible. Contributes to any and all sections

Marketing

Open
Coordinates ads for sale each month/quarter.

Marketing Assistant

Open
Assists Marketing Manager in above duties
Training Contributor
Open
Assists Training Manager in above duties
Busy Parents University Teachers


Always Open

Class subjects and styles open for discussion

Associate Researcher

Open
Assists CoR and RC with the above duties

Sales Consultant

Open
What's hot, what's not - what should be selling well this season

Sales Coordinator

Open
Working with the shopping cart, takes orders in, tracks commission amount, pulls commission amount from order, delivers orders and "money" (online) to the drop ship supplier

Design Director

Open
Will design new sections and redesign existing as needed.
Design Assistants
Open
Will help place new content on site using Dreamweaver mx. You must already have DW installed.

Image Editor

Open
For putting together, touching up, special effects of, making and/or finding photos, graphics, banners
Image Coordinator
Open
Works with team to find royalty free graphics and photos. Possibly obtain and file photo releases
Book Reviewers
Always Open
Stays on a list of reviewers and offered books to review by various setcion editors
Chat Moderators
Open
 
Contest Coordinators
Always Open
To help coordinate and promote our contests and keep us running updates and awarding prizes on time. May help decide on and design contests.
Media Editor
Open
Journaling moderator?? Reviews, sales, books, video games, periodicals, music, poetry, art
Family Link Guide Manager
Open
Resources
Staff Writer
Always Open
Writing articles relevant to, and needed by, our sections
Reporter
Always Open
Interviewing companies, writers, coaches and people relevant to our sections
Expert Columnist
Always Open
Weekly or monthly column in a specified area of expertise
Article Researcher
Open
Helps find content from various sites and sources and submits regularly

    Sections

Family Diversity
 
74 sections listed
Foster & Adoption
Open
For families who are raising adopted children or foster children, or for parents who were adopted or fostered. Housed in the Blended Families section until we receive enough content and an editor.
Single Parenting Editor
Open
Issues of single parents
Alternative Families Editor
Open
Issues of gay parents, disabled parents, grandparents raising babies
Diversity Editor
Open
Multicultural Families
Medical Families Editor
Open
For parents who are in the medical field(s) -- Nurses, Doctors, CNA's, & Other
Emergency Service Families Editor
Open
For parents in Emergency Services -- Fire, police, EMS, & Other
Armed Forces Families
Open
For parents and families living in the military style
Pregnancy & Children
   
Pregnancy Guide Editor
Open
Everything pregnancy (parents-to-be) -- Baby, dad, mom, family preparations. Where and how to find and get the right provider. Unbiased support of all kinds. All natural alternatives referred to "Green Parents"
High Risk Birth Editor
Open
Resources for parents with high risk pregnancies and premature births or other babies at risk
Postpartum Guide Editor
Open
From the moment of birth to 1-2 years postpartum, excersice, diet, breastfeeding
13-15 Years Editor
Open
Tie into shopping section -- everything about kids this age - what they like, dont like, needs, etc..
16-19 Years Editor
Open
Tie into shopping section -- everything about kids this age - what they like, dont like, needs, etc..
Entertainment & Education
   
Family Safety Editor
Open
ALL sections - Safety at home, in travel, keeping kids of all ages away from danger -- This editor will add to every section as needed
Family Travel Editor
Open
Discuss travelling close to home and far away, packing, safety, travel deals, calendar of festivals and events around the US and international, best places to go with families
Education Editor
Open
Public School issues -- Unbiased views of pros and cons. Bullying and other of age issues. Classes and continuing education for busy parents-- also parents in college and preparing kids to go to college
Sports Editor
Open
Not the normal blow by blow of sporting events.
Kids in sports, sports parents can enjoy, sporting events family style, sporting events at home, sporting safety, sports in our lives
Politics & News Editor
Open
Looking for news specific to family and parenting
Charity & Community Editor
Open
For those families wanting to give back -- Issues, resources, tips, scam discussions
Human Interest Editor
Open
moms, parents, families - stories and interviews w/ human interest (Think Chicken Soup for the soul type of stuff :)
Home & Health
   
Cooking Editor
Open
Busy Cooking section
Cooking With Kids Editor
Open
Combined with Busy Cooking
Staying at Home Editor
Open
Issues and support for moms and dads staying at home -- Unbiased, listing pros and cons
Weddings Editor
Open
For those parents planning their own wedding, their child's or friend's
Fashion & Beauty Editor(s)
Open
Keeping up with the trends -- tie in with shopping & gifts
Elder Care
Open
Resources and support for busy parents who must now decide how to care for THEIR parents or another elderly family member. How do you juggle your family duties?
Home Living Editor
Open
Organizing, Home interior styles, etc -- Could tie in with shopping & Gifts
Gardening Editor
Open
Indoor & Outdoor gardening -- Indoor ties in with Home Living
Just for Dads Editor
Open
Everything about dads- shopping, articles, living with women & children, dad columnist
Strong Women's Editor
  Open
Covers women in business, women's issues, mom issues, lifestyles,
Home Buying & Selling Guide Editor
Open
 
Mental Health

Open

Families with mental health issues - support, articles, acceptance, resources
Coaching Editor
Open
Coaching & Counseling resource center, Advice Column
Divorce & Loss Editor
Open
Dealing with loss of family members and divorce issues
Relationship Editor
Open
All about relationships of every kind
Intimates Editor
Open
Ties into relationships - discusses intimate issues of parents
Work & Money
   
Busy Family Help Editor
Open
Finding things to make busy family life easier - Nannys, Travel agents, VA's, PA's, Time savers, Money savers,
Daycare Dayz (Parents side) Editor
Open
Where and how to find the best resources, discussions, parents support, pros and cons of different types, unbiased support offering all the alternatives surrounding the issue
Outside Working
Open
Issues and support for moms and dads in the outside workforce -- Unbiased, listing pros and cons
Small Business Editor
Open
Issues and support for parents in small business
Finance Editor(s)
Open
Taxes, family finances (Money Manager)
Penny Pinchers Editor
Open
Finding the best deals - coupons, contests, freebies ***also bargains and coupons section
OTHER
   
Family Humor
Open
Humorous essays, articles, cartoons, jokes
Baby Shopping Editor
Open
Tie into other sections - Everything to do with shopping for baby before birth and after - up to 2 years
Shopping & Gifts Editor
Open
20 yrs and older -- Shopping & Gifts -- Tie in with Fashion & Beauty and possibly Home Living


Do you fit a BPO volunteer position? Do you want to suggest another? Contact us

What does BPO pay?

At this time BPO is a non paying market and only "hires" volunteers. We're a great source to sharpen skills and work off some of that creative energy! Some positions are eligible for commissions, and most are great to put on your resume! We have a great team, and we're passionate about helping parents succeed!

What's expected of you?

We have a small, mandatory group and just ask that you please help promote BPO by telling others and putting BPO in your sig line. To stay with BPO you must be active each month unless other arrangements have been made. "Being active" depends onthe position and ranges from one hour to 30 hours a week. Your knowledge of BPO is to be kept confidential and at no time will you spam with the BPO name or use e-mail addresses for your own.

 

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