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EmmaMumsnet · 21/05/2013 12:23

Mumsnet Local is growing all the time and we're on the look out for Mumsnetters who'd like to get involved in the project as Local Editors. Are you enthusiastic about where you live, keen on sharing the joy with other parents in your area - and looking for an excuse to spend even more time on Mumsnet? Then Mumsnet needs YOU.

What would you need to do? Well, the short answer is that we want each Local site to be the place where parents can get all the essential information and advice that they need about their neighbourhood from the experts - that is, the other parents who live there. We ask our Local Editors to be responsible for growing and nurturing their community by adding and editing listings, building a group of Local Ambassadors who organise regular meet-ups, and getting the word out in their area - and in return, have the right to sell advertising on the site to local businesses and keep 100% of the revenue.

That's the short answer. For the long one, please email [email protected] with 'interested in becoming a Local Editor' in the subject field, and we'll get back to you as soon as ever we can.

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EmmaMumsnet · 21/05/2013 23:34

@TheHerringScreams

I'm guessing there's no local for Akureyri in Iceland? Sad

Not yet Herring, but it may come one day

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EmmaMumsnet · 21/05/2013 23:31

@mrscog

Emma - I sent my agreement back yesterday, hope you got it :)

Yes I did mrscog, thank you! I'll be sending the relevant documents tomorrow. Welcome! Grin

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EmmaMumsnet · 21/05/2013 23:28

@LoopyLooplaHoop

Is there a local abroad section yet please MNHQ?

Not yet Loopy, but we're talking about it!

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TheHerringScreams · 21/05/2013 21:57

I'm guessing there's no local for Akureyri in Iceland? Sad

BreeVanDerTramp · 21/05/2013 21:51

Have sent off my e-mail, sounds interesting!

wonderstuff · 21/05/2013 20:01

I got my handbook yesterday - v.excited about the whole thing. A legitimate reason to be on FB, Twitter and MN - what's not to like.

Goes off to find twitter chat, start Emma's to do list..

Tee2072 · 21/05/2013 19:36

Like MakesCakes said, you get out what you put in, although some of us are working away and still not getting much.

::glares at Belfast people:: Grin.

MakesCakesWhenStressed · 21/05/2013 19:22

Bear in mind, those of you who have a LE in your area already but want to help big up your town/county that we're always in need of Local Ambassadors too. A much less time-consuming task but no pay - although there are some perks!

As for how much time does it take, well, like with most things, the more you put in, the more you get out. It tends to be the LEs who put a lot of time and effort in who see the most results, although these are also somewhat dictated by the area they're targeting.

Some weeks I spend two or three hours a day on it, others I barely manage to check my emails. I'd say I was about average to low activity, but then I'm also a FT SAHM to a very active and able one year old. I spend most of my day fire fighting!

SilkySocksSinkShips · 21/05/2013 18:11

I would definitely be interested - the Local section for my area is sadly lacking!

I work full time and sometimes have training needs with work, would it be manageable? I have pretty much most evenings free :)

I'll send an email.

CrushedWithIce · 21/05/2013 18:09

Ooh, I've emailed....would love to 'big' my town up a bit.

Mudwiggle · 21/05/2013 18:07

Love MN, Twitter and FB - talk about enabling my social media addiction MNHQ! I've sent an email and will be on the twitter 'meet up' tonight for any tips and info.

Beechview · 21/05/2013 18:03

I've sent an email as I'd love to get involved in this. (I also know the local Netmums rep so could organise a 'Share the Love' meet-up Wink)

melliebobs · 21/05/2013 17:40

Oooo I'm really interested in this. But how much of a commitment is it? I work full time but always have an evening and weekend to plough into stuff Smile

Tee2072 · 21/05/2013 17:32

It might WouldBe, but for the most part we are finding it's the best way to touch base with people. And I'm Mumsnet Belfast, where school applications are still done on paper and people go Hmm when you mention Twitter. Grin

Tee2072 · 21/05/2013 17:32

Instant insincere popularity, Honey. Grin

HoneyDragon · 21/05/2013 17:27

I love you Tee.

Tee2072 · 21/05/2013 17:25

We all help each other, Honey! We even do webinars and things using Google Hangout. In fact I'm doing one tomorrow about Facebook. Grin

WouldBeHarrietVane · 21/05/2013 17:25

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HoneyDragon · 21/05/2013 17:19

Fine with FB. Right have applied and Tee. I am sorry but if I succeed I will need you devote 10 minutes into giving me a crash course in Tweeting. I will bribe you whilst smiling winsomely if it helps?

Tee2072 · 21/05/2013 17:05

Honey You definitely need to use Twitter. It's the best way most of us are finding to connect with businesses, even better than the phone or walking in the door. Also Facebook is being used effectively the same way.

Ballstoit how long is a piece of string? Some of us have other jobs so we LE at night and as we can and others of us do nothing but LE stuff. I do somewhere in the middle.

mrscog · 21/05/2013 17:00

Emma - I sent my agreement back yesterday, hope you got it :)

HoneyDragon · 21/05/2013 16:59

Tee

How good with social media? I have not yet embraced twitter. But I bloody love my town, and we'd like this.

LoopyLooplaHoop · 21/05/2013 16:53

Is there a local abroad section yet please MNHQ?

ballstoit · 21/05/2013 16:51

I've emailed...I'm already running a business which works with parents and this could be a great way to boost my income as my business grows.

How many hours a week are current local editors putting in?

Bossybritches22 · 21/05/2013 16:44

MakesCakes....indeed wouldn't want to step on anyones toes!

However my area is so vast, geographically, we could carve it up easily for ease of administration.