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Are YOU the Next Athens Macaroni Kid Publisher?

Macaroni Kid is Hiring!

By Julia Hembree, Publisher, Athens Macaroni Kid January 6, 2017
I was the publisher of Athens Macaroni Kid for 2 years, and LOVED providing this wonderful community resource. When I took over the site, Athens Macaroni Kid had only 900 subscribers, and a few followers on social media. Now it has grown to have 2090 email subscribers, 2027 Facebook likes, many Instagram and Twitter followers, and gets an average of 15,000 page views a month! 

Since having my 3rd baby in October, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain the website up to the high standards I hold for it. It takes many hours and a lot of dedication to maintain a community calendar, weekly newsletter, advertising, and social media. 

This fall, I brought in Carol Ragin, an amazing assistant who has helped keep Athens Macaroni Kid alive and thriving. Unfortunately, it is just too big of a job for me to continue. 


That means Athens Macaroni Kid is looking for it's next publisher! 

I have worked so hard on this site for the last two years that I would love to pass it on to someone who would continue to put in the hard work it takes to make it a successful community resource. 

What does the job look like? 
  • Enter all local family friendly events into the Athens Macaroni Kid calendar
  • Publish a weekly e-newsletter
  • Update the website weekly
  • Write articles for the website
  • Maintain a local business directory 
  • Maintain local resource articles
  • Work with local businesses for advertising
  • Social media promotion
  • Local marketing
  • Work local events 
  • Manage email and social media accounts
What are we looking for? 
  • LOVES Macaroni Kid!
  • Team Player
  • Local parent who KNOWS this area and actively enjoys our area's community events, activities, and businesses
  • Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Self-starter, self-disciplined, entrepreneurial, likes to own project of your own (read: TYPE A)
  • Tech-savvy
  • Has kids! Must be a local mom involved in the community and dedicated to providing this free community resource. 
What is in it for you?
  • Schedule: Flexible; work out of your home; may occasionally require meeting with clients or hosting events
  • GREAT team: Macaroni Kid National provides training and support
  • Pay: Athens Macaroni Kid is funded purely by local sponsors. You pay a monthly hosting fee for the website and keep all of your own commission. You may also barter ad space for things you need for your kids! 

CLICK HERE to read more about being a Macaroni Kid publisher. 

If you are interested in being the next Athens Macaroni Kid publisher, please email Macaroni Kid National at team@macaronikid.com.


~Julia Hembree