* This position will be a direct-hire through VentureLake. * Venturelake "company" description: A regional community website for entrepreneurs and innovators that promotes the Minnesota startup and innovation economy, and provides easy connections to talent, experts, and other resources. Level: mid - senior level Employment type: contract, part time Job Function: Writing/editing General Business Public relations Job Description: Initially part time (10 - 20 hours/week) with the intention to become a full time position. A key role for the publisher is to help drive sponsorships/funding to enable this full time position, in concert with a Board of Directors. Management: The hubsite Publisher will manage all functions required for the hubsite to ensure a reliable and engaging experience for users, and to deliver on the core value offered by the hubsite: To serve as a beacon, and help navigate through and promote community resources and events focused on entrepreneurs and innovators To create an inspired, reinforcing community for entrepreneurs and innovators through the content featured To lower the startup barriers to success by offering a simple and effective means to connect users in the community, enabling entrepreneurs to find the resources they need for success Functions to be managed include: content curation and creation, public relations, IT, future hubsite updates, budget and reporting, and sponsorship funding. Content Curation & Creation: The hubsite will feature and stream other local and national sources as its primary source of news and event listings. Some original content will be created by the Publisher and/or by freelance contributors, as determined and managed by the Publisher in forms such as "byline," blog, or other community persona(s). The hubsite publisher will curate events and sources of news, and will create or manage the creation of original content within these suggested categories: Curation – streaming local, regional, national events and news Educational – Featured events, and instructional articles from local contributed or national sources such as: "Angel Investing", or "Choosing a Co-Founder" Original Content – New and original stories revealing the history and DNA of the region as well as the ongoing innovation & success of the local startup community User Generated Content– Develop approaches for receiving and curating content from users The Publisher will also be responsible for the vetting of submitted resource and Startup/Venture profiles to ensure consistency and accuracy. Resources are organizations providing resources for entrepreneurs and innovators. Startups and Ventures are new companies or projects being executed in Minnesota. Example Content Deliverables per week (pending time allocation): Curated content added daily (Sourced and original news, original and sourced articles, events, vetted Resource and Startup profiles) 1 historical perspective on MN based innovation piece with longer form analysis 1-2 original short stories posted 1 educational or resource piece Social Media, Public Relations & Events: Manage social media and hubsite public relations, with strategic guidance from a Board of Directors: Develop PR strategy and timing including press releases, social media, follow on announcements Draft press releases and engage media Field media calls and triage interviews Attend local events for real time coverage and understanding of the environment, and provide social media coverage to maintain presence and connection to users IT Support & Site Development: The hubsite was developed by a local firm that will also provide on-going technical support. Future site upgrades and development will be guided by user feedback and Board input. Engage with technical support and developers as needed. Reporting, Finances & Sponsorships: Develop and manage the hubsite budget; seek annual budget approval from the Board and provide quarterly reports on expenses and funding. With Board, develop and secure sponsorships for on-going operations.