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Call for Applications, Website Content contract
We're upgrading our website to make it more accessible and useful for audiences around the globe and we need help with content updates. One part creative writing, one part data entry, the Website Content contractor will help us update our artist profile pages and add descriptions for images on every part of the sakihiwe.ca website (along with other accessibility updates).
Indigenous people, living in Canada, who are dedicated to building a career in the music industry are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
- Apply here: https://forms.gle/XLp9WPAPx1HNN7eW8
Applications must be submitted through our Google Form (linked above). Email, fax, and printed applications will not be accepted.
Every image on the website will need an "alt text" description added to it and the majority of the 239 artist profile pages on the sakihiwe.ca website will need to be updated. We'll also need help testing the website on both computer screens and smartphones.
We estimate that everything will take 240 hours to complete and we can offer the successful applicant $35 CAD/hour.
The contract will begin on December 2, 2024 and conclude on February 28, 2025.
All communications will be conducted in English.
Qualifications and expectations:
- Professional writing skills
- Website data entry experience (we are using the Catalyst content management system to update our website)
- Familiarity with all music streaming services and social media platforms
- Time management skills and the ability to complete tasks well in advance of deadlines
- Professional, courteous, and quick email communication
- This is a remote work contract, so a Zoom account, high speed Internet, a laptop or desktop computer, a smartphone with reliable cell phone service, and a bank account that can accept Interac email transfers are required
- Work hours are flexible, but it is expected that the successful candidate will be available during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday in their time zone
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and HTML programming is an asset.
Proposed work plan:
- December: Update artist profile pages
- January: Update artist profile pages, improve accessibility
- February: Improve accessibility, website testing
Please email Alan Greyeyes (alan@sakihiwe.ca) if you have any questions.
We acknowledge the Government of Canada for their financial support of the sakihiwe.ca website upgrade project.
