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  • Jul. 30th, 2007 at 6:13 AM



>From CraigsList.com (CL)

Highly successful ghostwriting company writers of all genres and styles. Candidates must have published at least two books with major publishers, have significant industry contacts, and be willing to share those contacts to promote manuscripts and proposals that you write with us. To inquire, please send us a C.V. along with a brief cover letter explaining your qualifications.

Reply to: job-377438232@craigslist.org

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>From Online-Writing-Jobs.com

We are a 27 year-old print martial arts magazine focused primarly on
arts of Korean origin. We are going to devote as many pages as possible
in our next issue exclusively to covering details such as philosophy,
history, weapon use, technique, politics, etc, to as many Korean arts
as possible--inlcuding but not limited to: Taekwondo, Hapkido,
TangSooDo, Moo Duk Kwon, HanMuDo, etc.
If you have a specific story pitch or angle or full submission, please
email press@taekwondotimes.com with subject line stating January Query
or Submission by Aug 6th. For more information on our magazine, visit
taekwondotimes.com
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>From CL

GreenCog needs environmental writers living in Boston! We are a new
online site devoted to highlighting environmental initiatives going on
in specific cities across North America. It’s easy to bitch and moan
about Washington, but GreenCog’s view is that real environmental change
will by driven at the local level and we want to help lead the fight by
publicizing the go green actions cities are taking throughout the world.

Right now, we want people who can write about the green scene in their
area with an eye toward engaging local readers as well as providing
ideas for other communities to emulate. We are looking for writers in
the following cities:

Atlanta
Austin
Boston
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Montreal
New York
Philadelphia
Portland
Raleigh
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
Vancouver

Writers will start at $200 per month with the requirement of publishing
an average of 5 posts (each 250 - 500 words) per week every month.

Writers must live in the specific city they will write about and must
already have some experience writing about environmental issues. Please
be prepared to provide a minimum of 3 writing samples. Reply to:
job-377275737@craigslist.org
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>From Monster

LatinFinance, the leading source of Latin American financial market
news and analysis with offices in New York and South Florida, seeks a
reporter.

Candidates must have at least three years' experience at an
international publication or newswire and ability to write real time
news as well as longer, more analytical features. Also required to
organize regular market polls, manage LatinFinance databases and
coordinate coverage with stringers.

Knowledge of capital markets, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred. Some
travel required.

We offer competitive salary and benefits. Send resume, clips and cover
letter to editorial@latinfinance.com
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>From Monster

PA SportsTicker is the U.S. based-division of PA Sport, the world's
leading sports news and information provider and part of the PA Group.
We deliver high-quality global sports information to a wide range of
customers in North America and overseas, including newspapers, TV and
radio stations, websites and mobile operators.

We are looking for a talented and motivated people person to join our
team in driving our U.S. business forward.

Job Responsibilities:

Write sports breaking news, game stories, advances, features and
analysis in greater NY area for deadline-sensitive sports wire service.
Attend and report on games, other sports events and news conferences.
Work closely and proactively with Sr. Writer-Reporter and editorial
desk in development of daily national sports budget, discussing news
and feature ideas, gather information for advance stories for editorial
desk. Effectively cultivate sources and relationships with local teams
and individuals to increase company profile locally, nationally and
internationally. Equipment, technology and software will be supplied.
Travel is a possibility.

Required Qualifications:

The candidate for this exciting and challenging position should be a
self-starter and energetic. A college degree along with 3-5 years
experience as a reporter or writer for a wire service, web site or
mid-sized to large newspaper. Prerequisites include a solid working
knowledge of the NY sports scene, a reputation for professionalism, a
strong nose for news and excellent communication skills to network and
develop reliable contacts and sources. Must be well-rounded
sportswriter with versatility to move from sport to sport on a daily
basis while keeping copy clean, concise and in adherence to universal
tenets of journalism and company style and syntax.

We offer a comprehesive benefits package that includes medical, dental,
life insurance, 401k and much more.

Interested applicants should email their resume and a cover letter
indicating current salary to: resume@sportsticker.com

PA SportsTicker is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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>From Media Bistro

Law.com is the Web's leading legal news and information network. We are
looking for a News Editor. Working with ALM editorial staff nationwide,
this person edits and posts stories from the ALM network, news wires
and freelancers in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:
• Occasionally write short news pieces on deadline.
• Edit and post blog entries related to the Law.com Blog Network and
send a related daily online newsletter.
• Process and publish story data in the content management system
(training provided)

FMI:
http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=60683&c=mbeajob

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From Idealist.org

n The Life Media seeks a dynamic
person to lead our organization’s
Internet and digital media efforts. We
are in the process of launching a
newly designed website and this
position will be key in growing our
presence on the web and building
our viewer and membership base
through an array of online campaigns
and activities.

• Maintain all aspects of the In
The Life Media website including:
Updating text
Uploading of new content
(video, photos, new event pages)
Data retrieval and
organization for Development
purposes (i.e. Mailing lists)
Building new components
in an ongoing effort to improve the
site
Encoding video content for web
using Sorenson Squeeze

• Build and manage, web pages
using HTML, CSS, and XML
• Use and troubleshoot CGI
scripts
• Develop collaborative
relationships with organizations to
expand our presence on the web
• Manage e-blasts and e-appeal
campaigns for Production and
Development, including:
o Monthly program alerts and
airdate alerts
o Online fundraising campaigns
and donation pages
o Landing pages for special
events and major gift cultivation
parties
o Bi-monthly major donor e-
newsletter

Additional Qualifications:
• 2 years experience website
maintanence
• Experience managing online
video content
• Ability to work quickly and
independently
• Outstanding problem solving
skills
• Excellent time/project
management skills
• Knowledge of LGBT
communities and issues
• Experience with Mac, MS Office
• Proficient in Dreamweaver,
Flash, and Adobe creative suite
(Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator)
• Experience with Podcasting and
RSS
• Ability to troubleshoot all web
related problems, and to
communicate
technical issues with our service
provider and site designers

How to Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to jobs@inthelifetv.org. Please
reference the title "Web Officer" in the subject line. *NO PHONE CALLS
PLEASE.

In The Life Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People
of color, people with disabilities, people of diverse sexual
orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Salary:
40,000-45,000.
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Manning Selvage & Lee seeks a Senior Account Supervisor or Vice
President, Media Relations for its NY Healthcare Practice. As a key
member of the media department of our healthcare practice, the SAS?
VP is responsible for the execution of media relations plans for a
variety of our pharmaceutical clients. Media relations includes
heavy pitching, story development, & fostering strong media
relationships. Various writing projects include writing headline
grabbing emails, pitch letters, and press releases. Candidates must
have strong and established relationships with major broadcast and
print media contacts (healthcare sector preferred).

Successful candidates must show proven success in working with
national publicity and must demonstrate strong strategic thinking,
multi-tasking and writing skills. This position requires someone who
shows great attention to detail, has excellent organization skills
and can be proactive in following through with deadlines for media
and clients.

The ideal candidate must have and undergraduate college degree and a
minimum of 6-8 years experience in public relations/media relations
at a public relations agency or corporate/in-house (healthcare
sector preferred).

To apply for this position, please email resume and salary
requirements to kristin.daversa@mslpr.com

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>From Monster

The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) is a leading provider of
educational services. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York
City, the Company offers private tutoring, classroom and online test
preparation to help students improve their scores in college and
graduate school admissions tests. The Company's free website,
www.PrincetonReview.com, helps over half of university-bound students
research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for their higher
education, and helps hundreds of colleges and universities streamline
their admissions and recruiting activities. In addition, The Princeton
Review works with school districts around the U.S. to measurably
strengthen students' academic skills by connecting ongoing assessment
with professional development and instruction, by offering intervention
programs, and by providing districts with college and career resources
for both students and guidance counselors. The Company also authors
more than 200 print and software titles on test preparation, college
and graduate school selection and admissions, and related topics.

Job Summary:

The Princeton Review is seeking a full-time Freelance Production Editor
(temp-to-perm possible) to manage all stages of the production
editorial process to ensure that all trade books and course materials,
as assigned by the Director of Production Editorial, are accurate,
consistent, and free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar,
syntax, readability, and flow.

Requirements:

-Minimum of 2-3 years Production Editing experience
-Keen eye for page style and layout consistency
-Knowledge of K4 and Adobe InCopy a plus
-Ability to work independently and in group setting
-Impeccable grammar and spelling
-Organized and professional
-Working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and adaptability to house
style guide
-Thrive in fast paced, deadline oriented environment
-Available full-time

The Princeton Review is committed to a policy of Equal Employment
Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee
on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed,
religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship,
disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other
legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws,
regulations or ordinances.

Email: resumes@review.com

 

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>From CL

We are looking for an automotive journalist, to go into local
dealerships, test drive a vehicle, and write a brief review about your
opinion and pricing information that you collected at the dealership.

The review will be in form of a 'blog'.

A blog is a casual laid back way of writing. Regardless, for this
position you need to have excellent written communication skills, have
a sense of humor, be informative, and put a little about yourself in
your blog entries.

You'll be compensated $30 for each published blog entry. The average
blog is 150-300 words.

We are looking for a relationship with automotive journalists, who are
interested in publishing at least 5 blogs per month. You'll be
compensated monthly.

It's quite easy, write 150-300 words in an email about your test drive
experiences --- proof read & spell check your comments, email it to our
web editor for publishing!

As an interview, we are asking all candidates to submit a sample of
their writing. To make this process easy for you, You can write a blog
on a vehicle that you currently own or have access to.

The blog should be between 150-300 words, it should have a Headline
Title and answer these 3 Questions.

* How does the model compare to other vehicles in its class? What are
the selling points?

* What is current used car value price of the vehicle? How did you
determine this value?

* What is your opinion of the vehicle? What should other consumers know
when shopping for this vehicle, compared to its competitor Model(s)?

Please submit your sample blog via email (not as an attachment) and our
editors will contact if we would like to proceed. Reply to:
job-372279626@craigslist.org

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>From Career Builder

Detail-oriented, creative multitasker needed to work with prominent
faculty in a collaborative environment writing as well as editing
medical material for publication (monographs, manuscripts, posters,
etc.) or for use at medical conferences (slide decks, speaker notes,
etc.).

Requirements
Ability to adhere to key messages as defined by strategic client
objectives is vital.
Musts: Excellent writing and project management skills, BA or advanced
degree, and 3+ years related experience.

FMI:
http://tinyurl.com/ypplku

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>From Career Builder

E*TRADE FINANCIAL, one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative
financial services companies, is seeking experienced freelance
copywriters to join our growing roster of world-class creative services
talent.

Responsibilities

Work with experienced marketing and advertising professionals to
promote one of the most compelling brands in financial services. You’ll
work in partnership with our Editorial Director, Creative Director, and
internal product and marketing managers on a variety of high-impact,
high-visibility projects, including:

• etrade.com, our industry-leading Web site
• Online ads and landing pages
• E-mails and direct mail
• Brochures, newsletters, and posters
• Customer communications
• Flash demos and tutorials
Job Requirements

Requirements

• CREATIVITY. We are looking for writers with a proven track record of
writing strong headlines, compelling body copy, and a knack for closing
the deal. The ability to write clear and concise copy is of utmost
importance.

• EXPERIENCE. We need freelancer writers who can hit the ground
running. The ideal candidates will have 5 or more years of national
brand copywriting and concept development experience. Brokerage or bank
experience is a huge plus.

• INTELLIGENCE. Your style must be smart and confident. We avoid the
cliché, the trite, and the extraneous. Successful writers will be
expert at simplifying the complexities of financial services.

• TEAMWORK. You’ll be part of a tight-knit group of writers, designers,
and marketing team members. The ability to work with multiple internal
clients and hit deadlines is a must.

FMI:
http://tinyurl.com/2a2zo2

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>From CL

DiversityInc, a web-based and monthly business magazine is seeking a
daily news and video journalist. The right candidate has an extremely
strong news sense, a keen eye for multicultural issues, especially from
a business perspective, and a realistic but alternative view on the
mainstream media. This person will be a constant consumer of media in
every form and must be well-versed in web and video technology.

The position involves writing a news digest derived from different news
sources, providing a daily stream of top news stories from a
DiversityInc multi-faceted perspective. We expect a copious
multi-platform output (video, audio, text) from this position.

If you live for the news and have a personal involvement with
diversity, then this position is for you. Work with our staff of
in-house journalists and our soon-to-be launched video news product.

College education a plus, you must work from our Newark NJ office,
walking distance from the train stations and 15 minutes from NYC.
Benefits, tuition reimbursement, etc. Please send resume, clips and a
personal statement about the role of diversity in your life to
bfrankel@DiversityInc.com.

DiversityInc Media publishes a monthly magazine, DiversityInc, a daily
Web site and also produces Webinars, books and other editorial
products, all about the business case for diversity. The annual
DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® competition is the most
credible, respected evaluation of diversity management in the country.

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>From MassMediaJobs

Gourmet magazine is seeking a freelance fact-checker, effective
immediately. Background in fact-checking and magazine journalism;
fluent Spanish and/or French. Knowledge of Italian and background in
culinary arts highly desirable. This position is full-time during the
summer months, part-time (2-3 weeks a month) from September through
May. All work must be conducted at Gourmet's editorial offices at 4
Times Square. Salary: $25-$30/hour, depending upon qualifications.

Reply To:
Email:
Marisa_Robertson-Textor@condenast.com

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>From CL

Magnani Caruso Dutton is a leading independent interactive design and
marketing agency located in New York City. We have created
groundbreaking work for top global brands including HBO, Tiffany & Co.,
Capital One, AT&T, Coca-Cola, and more.

We’re looking for talented Interactive Copywriters. Conceptual thinking
and knowledge of digital audience is paramount. Experience writing
Websites, microsites, email, and banner ads is essential. You should be
able to create compelling headlines, smart, concise body copy, and
clear instructional copy in your sleep. And you should feel at home
collaborating closely with art directors and designers to develop
effective online media campaigns.

Fulltime Copywriting positions are available across multiple experience
levels. Ideally, positions would start freelance and quickly lead to
full-time.

You:

• Proven copywriter with extensive agency/client experience.
• Solid interactive background, including writing for large-scale site
redesigns.
• Detail freak that can also see the big picture.
• Enjoy working in a team although you probably wouldn’t put it that
way.
• Can get it all down to just one line – or sometimes one [button].
• Are looking to do great interactive work that you can take pride in.
• Experience with financial clients is a plus.

Us:

• Successful, fast-growing interactive agency in New York City.
• Big enough but small enough.
• Great relationships with high-profile clients.
• Work hard (but no weekends).
• Have an opportunity for both mid-level and senior copywriters.

You up for it?

To apply, please send resumes and hourly rate requirement along with
online / electronic portfolios to
careers@mcdpartners.com and enter
“COPYWRITER” (in all CAPS, please) in the subject header.

No phone calls or faxes, please.

Magnani Caruso Dutton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


 

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