How to Prepare for Freelance Writing Jobs

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One of our most popular blogs is 11 Websites to Find Freelance Writing Jobs.
It seems that more and more writers realize that:

• they often can earn faster and more money with article writing
• they can build their platform and author brand as well as a writing portfolio
• they reach higher rankings on Google’s Search Engines with well-written content
• they eventually can make a living with freelance writing
  

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Not a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
Freelance Writing is hard work and it may take many months to make a full-time living. So, don’t quit your day-job right away. Start this business while you still have a pay-check. Diversify your approach to freelancing, e.g. write for small businesses who want stronger content on their websites or for short articles in local newspapers, and adapt with the market needs in order to succeed.
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Checklist How to Prepare for Freelance Writing

1. Learn to Write for the Web and Social Media
The demand for web content is higher than ever. The internet is growing FAST! Content is even more valuable than it was in previous years. More and more businesses are looking for web content writers. Many businesses don’t have the time to spend on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook and would rather outsource this part of their marketing. Get paid for Social Media updates and interacting with their following. Self-employed, artists, small companies – they all need a professional biography and they would rather have someone like you collect the facts and make them shine.

Learn how to write the “inverted pyramide” from most important on top to less further on. Is your text easy to read? Eye-tracking studies have shown that readers SCAN text (in an F-shaped pattern), rather than to READ it.  And: website visitors read more slowly on the screen than in print. So, how to you use this knowledge for your writing?

Use bullet lists, such as this one

• Create lots of short paragraphs, and give them all a headline
• Keep sentences short, they should never be longer than one line
• Use spell check and a beta reader / software
• Readers like to interact on the Web, so give them lots of links
• Illustrate your text, use lots of images
• Don’t let your readers scroll on the screen, keep it to one page
• Except prepositions and the words “and” and “the”, all major words in a headline should
• be capitalized

Online content is not just about words. When you write for the Internet, think “presentation”. Print content is formally written and a passively read. Online content is informally written, interactive and dynamic.
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2. Know How to Write Press Releases
Professional Press Release writers are in demand. Study and learn how to write these publicity pieces.
Journalists don’t read Press Releases! They only “scan” them and if they don’t catch their interest in less than 5 seconds… they will delete it. In this fast-paced world, no one reads the entire press release if the start of the article does not garner interest. What can you do to get journalists reading? Deal with actual facts, such as events, people, plans, projects. A simple method for writing an effective press release is to make a list of following points:  Who, what, when, where, why, and how.

The Content of the Press Release:
Beginning with the date and city of origin, should be typed in a clear, basic font (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.) and double-spaced. Keep your Press Release short, one page is enough. Start with the date and city in which the press release originates.

The Headline:
It should be brief, clear and to the point: an ultra-compact version of the press release’s key point. Headlines written in bold! A bold headline also typically uses a larger font size
than the body copy. First word capitalized. As are all proper nouns.
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The First Paragraph
(not more than three sentences) should sum up the press release, and the additional content must elaborate it.
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The Lead, or First Sentence,
should grab the reader and tell concisely what is happening. For example, if the headline is “Norton Publishing releases new legal thriller,” the first sentence might be something like, “Norton Publishing, Ltd., today released their first legal thriller by celebrated writer Cindy Smith.” It expands the headline enough to fill in some of the details, and brings the reader further into the story. The next one to two sentences should then expand upon the lead.
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The Press Release Body:
copy should be compact. Avoid using very long sentences and paragraphs. Avoid
repetition and overuse of fancy language and jargon. Strive for simplicity, and no wasted
words.
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The Conclusion
can summarize your news and be followed up with further information on your company, a paragraph known as the “boilerplate” which lists relevant information about your publishing company and includes the website for more information.
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Find Sample Press Releases Here:
http://www.publicityinsider.com/release.asp
http://www.lunareclipse.net/book-press-release-example.htm
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3. Study Potential Contract Givers’ Websites
This is an important point! The biggest pet peeve for freelance employers or media is, when they receive pitches from people who haven’t read their magazine or researched their company – or when they get a query for a topic that has just been published.
Before submitting anything to a major publication, make sure you read its guidelines. Plenty of good writing is rejected because the writer was too lazy to meet the guidelines. It goes without saying, but you should strive to avoid grammatical or spelling errors when contacting editors and freelance employers.
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4. Update your Writer Portfolio / Resume
If you’ve never freelanced before, your resume will be built from whatever past writing you have done. Pull out the writing-specific duties you ever have accomplished and describe them. Add your best blog posts or guest blogs or articles you have written for newspapers and magazines of all sizes – as more as better! Include sections that outline your education, professional affiliations and contact information. Check if you can use any of these points to add to your portfolio / resume:

Authority:
What’s your credibility?
What are your credentials?
What other articles or books, blogs or articles for newspapers or magazines have you
written previously?

Proven reach:
For example the size of your e-mail newsletter list
your website traffic and your Alexa.com ranking
number of blog comments
high-profile reviews,
testimonials or references for your writing from bestseller authors

Visibility:
What communities are you a part of?
Who knows you as a writer and who is aware of your work?
Where does your work regularly appear?
How many people see it?

Target audience:
Being visible to the right audience for the work you are trying to sell.
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5. Social Media Presence
Decision makers can also be found on social media sites, such as Google+ or Twitter. One more reason to keep your author appearance on Social Media professional, and post regularly links to the best of your writing. Being familiar with you and your writing can for sure improve your chances of getting more assignments. Find steady freelance writing jobs or even ongoing contracts. There are plenty of possibilities in both print media and online media. The best success is likely to come from pitching ideas in areas where you’re most familiar with the subject-matter. Treasure any suggestions from professional editors. They are the best writing teachers available.
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Jamee Rae, Coach and Freelance Writer explained in her blog: “Clients don’t come out of the woodwork. You have to find them, and they need to be able to find you. A website or a blog is an absolute necessity these days. You have to be able to present your work online and to establish SEO. But you’ll also need to create a package to send out to clients. When I started out, I sent my resume and writing samples to every advertising agency in the city. While most didn’t respond, I landed one client that I worked with for over 10 years. I also started networking and landed another agency client who I have been connected with for the last 15 years. Once you have established yourself with several clients, you can begin to count on word-of-mouth advertising to keep the money flowing in.”

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A Tip for Freelance Work Auctions
Don’t choose them as a first or only way of finding freelance writing assignments. Digital Trends writes about Guru.com, Elance.com, oDesk.com and Freelance.com, and their auction process, where
freelancers compete against each other for jobs – and, often, the most appealing bid has the lowest price. Those “low-ballers” might be in India, China or Brazil, but can come from anywhere. Not surprisingly, online freelancing has developed a reputation as a way for businesses find cheap – or easily-exploitable – workers.

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Read More:

Freelance Writing: A Rewarding Challenge

How to Get Freelance Writing Jobs for Airlines

7 Writing/Publishing Resources

Great Tips for Freelancers

How to Write a Press Release for Your Book

Become a Freelance Writer

About Careers in Copy Writing

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Part-time and Freelance Writing Jobs

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Two Part-time / Freelance Writing Jobs and lots of tips and websites where to find those writing gigs:
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Part-time Marketing Writer / Copywriter Prospect Park NYC, NY

The Prospect Park Alliance seeks a part-time Marketing Writer for Prospect Park’s marketing materials. 15-20 hours a week Monday – Friday, weekend, morning and evening hours as needed. The Marketing Writer is effectively the written voice of Prospect Park Alliance’s marketing and communications materials, and works in a collaborative capacity on promotions for Park events and varied cross-departmental initiatives. The responsibilities of this position include:

Copywriting
Write copy for a wide variety of corporate, marketing and press communications materials for print and digital marketing. Generate ideas with marketing and communications team and collaborate with designers on blending copy with designs.  Edit, proofread, fact-check, and coordinate production of a variety of written materials, ensuring communications are accurate, clear, complete, and conform to corporate style guidelines and editorial policy.

Press Support
Work with the Communications Director to write and submit events listings to local and regional newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs, and guidebooks and the Parks Department website. Act as liaison to our partners for events listings and other special projects.

Qualifications:
• Experienced writer with strong skills (samples of work required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask; work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to have flexible schedule when needed – some evenings and weekends required
• Ability to work outdoors as required
• College degree preferred
• Enthusiasm for Prospect Park and the Prospect Park Alliance
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience with content management systems and shmucklemedia desirable
• Drivers license valid in New York State and a willingness to drive Parks vehicles

This is a part-time position at 15-20 hours a week Monday – Friday (weekend, morning and evening hours as needed). The salary for this position is $19 an hour. Please send resume, cover letter and writing samples.
http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/apply/part-time-marketing-writer

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Freelance Content / Social Media Writer at Creative Circle, Wilmington, DE (offsite)
Assist with writing web content for a new client product. This is a freelance assignment that will be project based and off site.

Requirements:
Experience writing professionally for the web
Proven experience writing blogs, social media content, and website content
Financial industry knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communications experience
Responsibilities include:
Working under Product Manager to brainstorm ideas on what types of content to generate
Writing and editing content for product website and other social media tools

Send resume and writing samples.
http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/apply/contentsocial-media-writer

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More Options to Freelance: Writing for the Web

Use your skills as a writer, which allows you to continue working flexibly from home, here are some freelance writing opportunities which are often overlooked:

Writing Blogs
Get paid to write posts on someone else’s blog to help them build their business. These jobs are consistent and often payed really well. Find blogging jobs on Craigslist or blogging job boards like
BloggingPro or Make a Living Writing.

Writing for Social Media
Many businesses don’t have the time to spend on Twitter, Google+ and Facebook and would rather outsource this part of their marketing. Find out what the company is doing and keep Twitter and Facebook up to date with them, and get paid for updates and occasionally asking questions to their following. How do you find a social media job?
Use Kijiji.com and Craigslist.com, even http://www.Elance.com. Or use Google Alerts www.google.ca/alerts to be notified when new possibilities appear.

Website Biographies 
Self-employed, artists, small companies – they all need a professional biography and they would rather have someone like you collect the facts and make them shine.

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How do you get a job writing for these biographies? Again, sign up with Google Alerts or check out the latest posts on www.Kijiji.com, www.freelancewriting.com, www.Elance.com, www.freelancewritingjobs.ca,  www.academicexperts.us/freelance_writing.html, or www.Craigslist.com just to name a few.

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Full-time and Freelance Writing Jobs

 

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Features Writer, Seattle, WA
The Marketing Writer composes fresh headlines and tight supporting copy that both inspire the reader and sell product for Nordstrom’s online advertising program, as well as all marketing and customer service emails. This position works closely with the design, development and producer groups to develop effective and compelling creative that reflects the Nordstrom brand.
http://magazinejobs.org/jobsearch/display/206882193

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Copy Editor, Lumberton, NC
Heartland Publications is looking for an experienced Paginator with a Copy Editing background to be based at its Lumberton, N.C. hub. Responsible for pagination, writing accurate headlines and copy editing, but may also contribute editorial content to the newspaper. Five (5) or more years of copyediting
experience preferred.
http://www.scpress.org/jobs.html

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Writer-Editor, Washington DC
Writer-Editor wanted for the Statistics of Income (SOI) Division, Communications and Data Dissemination Section. This section is responsible for producing the SOI Division’s quarterly Statistics of Income Bulletin and several annual statistical publications, including the IRS Data Book.
Agency: Internal Revenue Service.  Deadline September 24, 2012.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/325915100

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Sierra Magazine
Sierra is a bi-monthly national magazine publishing writing, photography, and art about the natural world. Our readers are environmentally concerned, politically diverse, and actively enjoy the outdoors. We are looking for painstaking reporting and smart writing that will provoke, entertain, inform, and enlighten this readership. Sierra is looking for strong, well-researched, literate nonfiction storytelling about significant environmental and conservation issues, adventure travel, nature, self-propelled sports, and trends in green living. Articles are 100 to 1,500 words in length; payment is $50 to $1,000 unless otherwise noted. Expenses of up to $50 may be paid in some cases. See guidelines for specific columns open to new submitters.
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/guidelines/writers.aspx

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Staff Writer, McKinney, TX
The Staff Writer reports to the Content Manager and completes various writing projects that require strong attention to detail, decision making, and communication with internal and external customers and subject matter experts. The Staff Writer identifies any potential risks to the creation of new copy and how it may affect existing copy in other projects. The Staff Writer demonstrates knowledge of multiple forms of writing, such as feature, blogging, business, copy, script, SEO, technical, web, etc. Torchmark is a financial services holding company whose affiliate companies market life insurance and supplemental health insurance to middle-income Americans. B.A. in English or Journalism from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have 2-3 years writing experience as part of employment history.
http://careers.torchmarkcorp.com/

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Popular Woodworking Magazine
End Grain: This is a good entry-point for first-time freelancers. A one-page article, averaging about 600 words, reflects on the writer’s thoughts about woodworking as a profession or hobby. The article can be either humorous or serious. We purchase six of these columns a year. The writer does not need to be a professional woodworker. Payment starts at $250. Please send submissions to Megan Fitzpatrick via e-mail: megan.fitzpatrick@fwmedia.com
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/writersguidelines

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Full-Time Writer Positions in MD and UT

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Writer-Editor, Fort Meade, MD

Develop, write, and edit feature news articles about the activities and actions of military and DoD civilians serving at locations worldwide, reporting on and interpreting a variety of subjects. Deadline September 4, 2012.
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/324235300

 

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Writer, Salt Lake City, UT

Responsible for; writing, editing, and proofreading marketing-related material including but not limited to; ads, press releases, product packaging and positioning copy. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, English, Journalism or similar field. 3-5 years of writing or editing experience.
Strong written communication skills for both web and print format. Scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, or technical background preferred.
http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=113671421&JDNJobDocument.JobID=63036459

 

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Full-time Positions and Free-lance Job Listing

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Online Editor – Full-time Position
Diversified Business Communications is seeking an experienced site editor who will be responsible for managing and maintaining our SeafoodSource.com website, serving the global seafood industry with a goal of providing international news, trends and other business information to seafood professionals worldwide. The site editor is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the site, with the goal of making it a top information destination for the industry. The ideal candidate has five years of experience overseeing editorial operations of a website, experience handling editorial budget, knowledge of seafood-related material, demonstrable success editing technical content and prior experience with multimedia. For the detailed job description, essential job functions, and information on applying, take a look at the online editor job posting.
http://www.jobsinme.com/seek/resultdetail.aspx?jobnum=764087

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Freelance Content Developer/Copywriter
ICDC College, Southern California
Create course materials for our online occupational degree programs in the fields of healthcare, business, counseling, security and paralegal. To apply, please email us your cover letter, resume and a topic-specific writing sample to www.icdccollege.edu
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Copywriter Detroit Area
Firmly established media development firm is looking for a copywriter. We’ve designed numerous web-sites and print media solutions for various Fortune 500 companies, organizations at the United Nations, as well as night clubs, restaurants, etc. This is your chance to put your copy writing stamp on work that will be seen by thousands. We are looking for someone who can work between 5-40 hours a week. To be considered, please send us your resume + portfolio/samples of your work + salary requirements (on a per hourly basis). Location: Detroit, Telecommuting is ok. This is a part-time job.
Reply to: fcszv-3194703261@job.craigslist.org

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Freelance Blog Writers
A Marketing Agency is looking for a WordPress Ghost Writer to write 3 – 4 posts a week. $50 for posts of 1000 – 1500 words, $25 for posts up to 700 words. Online marketing and ecommerce, content marketing, SEO, paid search, ecommerce / retail news, etc. email ghostwriterjobs@yahoo.com with two writing samples.

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Freelance Writing for Flight Journal Magazine (history)
Flight Journal is like no other aviation magazine in the world, covering the world of flight from its simple beginnings to its high-tech, no-holds–barred future. We put readers in the cockpit and let them live the thrill and adventure of the aviation experience, narrated by those who know the technology and made the history. Each issue brings the stories of flight – past, present and future – to life. Buys all rights for one year. $600 for articles of 2,500 to 3,000 words. Columns vary in size and payment.
http://www.flightjournal.com/contact-us/
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Copyeditor/Proofreader – Print and Web Boston – South
Freelance Estimated Duration: One month, possible extension, Starts: September 3rd. Rate: $20-25/hr DOE
Job Description: We have a one month freelance opportunity with a corporation in Canton. Our client is looking for a Copyeditor/Proofreader to work with their team. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years of proofreading/editing experience in a professional setting to ensure that US spelling and terminology is used. You must have knowledge of AP style to be considered and you will be required to take a test prior to starting the assignment to measure your spelling, grammar and punctuation editing skills.
You will be responsible for checking grammar, spelling, consistency and formatting the web site as well as various print materials. You will also be responsible for checking facts, cross-references, number sequences, geographical differences between UK/US/CA/AU and other verifiable details.throughout If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: Boston30@jobalert.creativecircle.com

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Experienced Fiction Editors & Proofreaders (LA-CA)
http://www.Book-Editing.com needs FICTION specialists (mainstream and genre) who can perform ALL of the following services: developmental editing, copyediting / line editing, proofreading, fact checking. Qualified applicants will be sent several short editing and writing tests.
Basic requirements: You must be 100% freelance. No exceptions. Work from your location. USA-based. English must be your first language. 5+ years of editing experience and a track record of published fiction (not self-published) that you have edited. Ability to use Microsoft Word’s tracking and comment features. Ability to send and receive file attachments. Ability to check e-mail several times each day (including once per day on weekends).  Consistent availability. Send resume and list of FICTION books edited (and subsequently published) to apply2012 -at- book-editing.com. Preference will be given to applicants who intend to commit long-term, submit a bio written in third person, and provide verifiable feedback/references from clients (published writers). Resumes without book lists will not be considered.
Reply to: cj7nb-3194789528@job.craigslist.org

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Sports Reporter, Yuma, AZ
An award-winning 20,000-circulation daily located on the Arizona/California/Mexico border, seeks a sports writer who is ready for the challenge of maintaining the excellent local sports coverage. The right candidate will be a talented journalist with a demonstrated ability to write and report. We’d like to find someone with two to three years of experience, but are willing to train recent college graduates.
http://www.workinsports.com/wisquickregapply.asp?referrer=727&idx=84268
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Editor, rural Conneticat
Looking to fill a full-time salary position and to start training immediately. Ideal candidate must have strong writing abilities, journalistic experience and integrity, and a willingness to meet people and investigate the featured towns. Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign is highly desirable. The Rare Reminder reports on hyper-local events that are directly related to the communities of Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Newington and Cromwell, CT. The Editor is also responsible for the content and lay-out of a monthly paper, The Chronicle, which features Cromwell and Middletown. He or she must be willing to work weekends if need be to meet deadlines. Applicants should be self-motivated and driven individuals. The Editor writes articles, manages a team of freelancers, edits and compiles submissions, develops leads for assignments, and lays out part of the Rare Reminder every week on the computer. Please respond by email with a resume and cover letter to mike@rarereminder.com  Employer www.RareReminder.com
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15 Full-Time and Freelance Writing Jobs

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Copywriter Seattle, WA
Work for Amazon. Compose and edit advertising copy for premium advertisers across a breadth of industry verticals. Work with internal teams to craft strategic advertising messages for their programs. Write short and long-form advertising pieces with a high degree of conceptual creativity and verbal polish. Draft compelling headlines and advertising messages that convey the objectives for the campaign while speaking appropriately to the target audience. Provide auxiliary copywriting as needed for sales and marketing collateral, while maintaining the company’s voice and creative standards. Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, advertising or business. Advertising or marketing background, preferably with experience working with premium brands. Advertising or creative agency experience. Basic HTML knowledge and applied experience.
http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=111829902

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News Reporter, Silver City, NM
Friendly, hard-working, upbeat team player wanted. We’re seeking a news reporter at the Silver City Sun-News in the high country of southwest New Mexico. As part of a three-person Bureau, you’ll do a little bit of everything here – from cops and courts, to government meetings, to covering some of the region’s many weekend events. We’re a small town (10,000 pop.) but we break big news. We’ve got murders and fires, lost hikers and SWAT stand offs. We are also home to the internationally-known Tour of the Gila, an annual bicycle race that brought Lance Armstrong to our tiny town two years in a row, an annual blues fest that draws more than 5,000 visitors from across the region, and a host of other arts-related events. You’ll work hard, but you’ll have fun doing it.
We compete with a five-day daily, and two websites, yet we are the only news source that consistently covers crime, courts and breaking news on every available platform. You will break news via Twitter and Facebook and our website, and follow those up for our print edition.
Journalism or related degree required. Send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you think you’d be a good fit for our paper and why you want to make Silver City your home. Put Reporter position in the subject line. Email: editor@scsun-news.com  Twitter (@SCSunNews)
http://www.scsun-news.com

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Writing Center Coordinator, Claremore, OK
The School of Liberal Arts is seeking candidates for a Writing Center Coordinator. This is to be a 12-month staff position. Applications are sought from candidates with a Master’s Degree in English with a concentration in Composition. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have experience in teaching expository writing and coordination of academic tutoring; be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; establish and implement online tutoring applications and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175650179&AAEmail=39952

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Online Marketing Manager, Boston, MA
Contact D Rodgers at Aquent, 617-535-4516, drodgers@aquent.com

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Reporter, Port Townsend, WA
Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a six-day newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula which includes the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves).  Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily — from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help of veteran newsroom leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience.
A second reporter-photographer position that embraces the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, which is considered one of the Northwest’s top climate areas, is also available.
In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants are given preference. Send cover letter, resume and five best writing and photography clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or email to leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com .
www.peninsuladailynews.com

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Freelance Writers San Francisco Bay Area
As a freelance author, you will research, compose, and edit full-length and summarized non-fiction books on a variety of topics. Particular areas of focus include nutrition and diet, health and fitness, home and garden, self-help, cookbooks, and technology. Typical projects pay between $1,500 and $4,500 and take 1-2 weeks to complete. On a per-word basis, we pay an average that ranges from $0.10 to $0.50 per word depending on the topic, type of book, and the writer’s level of experience.  Please submit your resume, a cover letter that describes your areas of expertise, and representative writing samples.
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=3320165&trk=rj_em&ut=25yK4dOE4Yf5k1

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Earth Island Journal
We are looking for stories that anticipate environmental concerns before they become pressing problems, stories that scan the horizon for the next big issue. Whenever possible, we seek to tell the stories of individuals and communities who are successfully defending and restoring the Earth. On-the-ground reports from outside North America are especially welcomed. We pay writers 20 cents/word for shorter dispatches (1,200-1,500 words) and for longer investigative features (2,500-3,000 words). We prefer that writers query us before submitting a story.
http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/guidelines/

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E: The Magazine
E serves important roles as a voice for the environmental movement and a vital information source on national and international environmental issues. We request that writers send queries by e-mail. Please indicate approximate article length and which section of the magazine you are targeting, allowing a three-month lead time. Please attach writing samples. E pays 30 cents/word upon publication, and you’ll receive a contract that can be signed electronically if your article has been assigned.
http://www.emagazine.com/writers-guidelines

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Elks Magazine
Informative, upbeat,entertaining writing on science, technology, nature, sports,history, health, retirement, finance, leisure, seasonal ideas and general Americana. Limit 1,200 to 2,000 words. Prefers articles on spec. Photos preferred and paid extra. Expect around 25 cents/word.
http://www.elks.org/elksmag/contact.cfm

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Familyfun
FamilyFun magazine targets families with children 12 and under. Gives parents what they need to create unforgettable family moments, whether it’s cooking, vacations, parties, holidays, crafts or learning. Has travel and non-travel guidelines for writers. Features 850 – 3,000 words. Pays $1.25/word. Departments pay $1.00 to $1.25/word. Very descriptive guidelines.
http://familyfun.go.com/magazine/contact-us-819817/

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The American Gardener Magazine
This magazine features inspiring color photographs and in-depth articles on new and native plants, influential garden personalities, garden history, and earth friendly gardening techniques and products. There are also regular departments on design, children’s gardening, conservation issues, and reviews of the latest gardening books, as well as a calendar of gardening events nationwide. Pays $300 to $500 for articles and $100 to $250 for columns. Query with outline,topic description, and why the piece is suitable for thereadership. Include clips or writing samples and a commentabout your gardening experience.
www.ahs.org/publications/the_american_gardener/

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Freelance Business Writer – Citygrid Media West Hollywood, CA
CityGrid, a leading local online media company that owns and operates leading local consumer properties including Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon, is looking to hire a freelance business writer to craft copy and copyedit byline articles, case studies and create copy for our blog. Job Responsibilities: Write up to 5-7 byline articles/ blog posts per month on everything from the local landscape, small business marketing ideas to advertising trends Craft customer case stories and marketing materials when needed Work directly with key executives on copyediting articles and blog posts Deliver products in a timely fashion to meet set deadlines Oversee and prioritize work effectively Requirements: Prior experience writing business/technology articles needs to be a published writer.
www.simplyhired.com/job-id/xxbrxdwvad/freelance-business-jobs/

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American Spirit Magazine
The magazine’s focus is on Early American history; genealogy; civics education; historic preservation; collectibles such as furniture, porcelain, textiles, tools and artwork; women’s history and biography; historic travel and tourism; patriotism; Americana and crafts. Its primary timeframe encompasses the Colonial period, the 200-plus years between the Jamestown colony and 1820s. It also tends to focus on the American experience as it relates to women, and we like stories that link past and present. Non-fiction features average 1,500-2,000 words; non-fiction departments average 750-1,000 words. Published by the Daughters of the American Revolution, for its members.
www.dar.org/natsociety/magwriters.cfm

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Temporary Freelance Catolog Copywriter Ball Horticultural Company West Chicago, IL
Write, proof, edit copy for trade catalogs, print ads, brochures and direct mail pieces. Provide same to layout artist(s). Research product attributes, features and benefits. Participate in brainstorming. Work well in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate will be able to create compelling product copy for B2B and consumer-facing initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Previous catalog copywriting experience 5+ years ad agency experience. BA in Journalism, Advertising, Communications or related. Proven track record in developing B2B and Consumer-facing communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS in a shared, server-based computer configuration Excellent attention to detail.
www.simplyhired.com/job-id/j34uhwj3lb/temporary-freelance-jobs/

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Freelance Senior Copywriter Company: Razorfish Chicago, IL
Razorfish is one of the largest interactive agencies in the world and currently has more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices in seven countries (Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) focusing exclusively on digital marketing and technology. Each office is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the digital future. We are seeking a Freelance Senior Copywriter in our Chicago office. The Copywriter is responsible for conceptual development and copy deliverables, including advertising, web sites, email and other forms of interface design. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing short and long form copy solutions.
http://www.simplyhired.com/job-id/qh62ypns2o/freelance-senior-jobs/

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Looking for a Freelance Writing Job?

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Women’s Health Writer / Practitioner
Looking for a professional-level (MD, DO, RN, BN, Ph.D, NP, PA,RD) practitioner / writer to participate in creating a women’s holistic health website / resource. The ideal candidate is a
practicing licensed health care provider with a strong interest in holistic women’s health; looking for opportunities to market herself and expand her reputation online, nationally; and is
deeply familiar with holistic health concepts without being overly dogmatic about any one specific approach. We are particularly interested in someone who can write knowledgably about
psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and psychological aspects of being a woman. Ideally, we want to feature the writing / person / practice of the right person on our beautiful and classy website for women. Our target audience is women of reproductive age, and the ideal candidate would be someone in that same demographic.
Two types of writing are involved: ~1200 word articles that are scientifically referenced on condition-specific topics and much more informal and personal 250 – 600 word blog posts on
topical women’s health subjects.
nsxdp-3106600444@gigs.craigslist.org

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Health Guru for Web Article Writing (Online)
We are an established online lifestyle publication, looking to add another writer to our team who will:
• Produce 1 article per week (to start), between 300-500 words, submitted by 6 pm EST on Tuesdays. Articles will be original and exclusive to our publication, not to be published elsewhere.
• Author should be experienced with creating articles in WordPress, have a cursory knowledge of SEO, be familiar with placing outbound links throughout content, and using heading tags if/when applicable
• Write eye-catching article titles to promote click-thrus and sharing
• Be willing to respond to readers who leave comments or questions on the article
Articles should be about an interesting healthy living from the day (current is a must!), including things like:
• Discoveries about the human body (i.e.. brain, heart, muscles, diseases, illness, etc.)
• Announcements about the impact of eating certain foods (ie. Do bananas help your cholesterol?)
• Pregnancy, and health-related family care

The article will be written from YOUR angle, but is to include all relevant details for informational purposes, and should include embedded links back to your sources. We want your personality to shine through in your writing. We will provide you with resources you can use to source, if required.This position has room for growth, and if articles are popular we will increase the number of articles paid for per week.
j6kgt-3107761735@job.craigslist.org

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Freelance Writer (News / Comedy) San Diego
One of the hottest start-ups in the education space is looking for freelance writers who can produce witty summaries of news stories. Do you have a solid writing background? An amazing sense of humor? A desire for a flexible part-time opportunity with genuine potential to grow into more? If you answered “Yes” to all of the above, we’d love to hear from you. Please reply with a resume, cover letter and a writing sample of 150-200 words reporting on a recent news story you find interesting. Location: Offsite Compensation: $10 – $20 per hour depending on experience
gx4tz-3107126143@job.craigslist.org
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Enthusiastic, creative bloggers needed (Seattle)
We are a close-knit group of writers who are excited to offer consistent, long-term blogging opportunities for our writers. We value our team and enjoy having a great group of people that we can depend on. The opportunity we currently have available is blogging about language translation. This position requires 3 entries per day for a total of $60.
All of our entries are between 450-500 words and written in a personable, opinionated voice that offers insightful analysis, not a restating of well-known facts. If this subject interests you, we’d like to see a brainstorm of 4-5 topics you would blog about for it, as well as 2-3 paragraphs on one of your topics showing us how viral your writing can be. We’d like to fill this position immediately, so it would be great if you could respond today!
cbmsf-3106809369@job.craigslist.org

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The American Gardener Magazine
This magazine features inspiring color photographs and in-depth articles on new and native plants, influential garden personalities, garden history, and earth friendly gardening techniques and products. There are also regular departments on design, children’s gardening, conservation issues, and reviews of the latest gardening books, as well as a calendar of gardening events nationwide. Pays $300 to $500 for articles and $100 to $250 for columns. Query with outline,topic description, and why the piece is suitable for thereadership. Include clips or writing samples and a commentabout your gardening experience.
www.ahs.org/publications/the_american_gardener/

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Freelance Business Writer – Citygrid Media West Hollywood, CA
CityGrid, a leading local online media company that owns and operates leading local consumer properties including Citysearch, Insider Pages and Urbanspoon, is looking to hire a freelance business writer to craft copy and copyedit byline articles, case studies and create copy for our blog. Job Responsibilities: Write up to 5-7 byline articles/ blog posts per month on everything from the local landscape, small business marketing ideas to advertising trends Craft customer case stories and marketing materials when needed Work directly with key executives on copyediting articles and blog posts Deliver products in a timely fashion to meet set deadlines Oversee and prioritize work effectively Requirements: Prior experience writing business/technology articles needs to be a published writer.
www.simplyhired.com/job-id/xxbrxdwvad/freelance-business-jobs/

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American Spirit Magazine
The magazine’s focus is on Early American history; genealogy; civics education; historic preservation; collectibles such as furniture, porcelain, textiles, tools and artwork; women’s history and biography; historic travel and tourism; patriotism; Americana and crafts. Its primary timeframe encompasses the Colonial period, the 200-plus years between the Jamestown colony and 1820s. It also tends to focus on the American experience as it relates to women, and we like stories that link past and present. Non-fiction features average 1,500-2,000 words; non-fiction departments average 750-1,000 words. Published by the Daughters of the American Revolution, for its members.
www.dar.org/natsociety/magwriters.cfm

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Temporary Freelance Catolog Copywriter Ball Horticultural Company West Chicago, IL
Write, proof, edit copy for trade catalogs, print ads, brochures and direct mail pieces. Provide same to layout artist(s). Research product attributes, features and benefits. Participate in brainstorming. Work well in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate will be able to create compelling product copy for B2B and consumer-facing initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Previous catalog copywriting experience 5+ years ad agency experience. BA in Journalism, Advertising, Communications or related. Proven track record in developing B2B and Consumer-facing communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS in a shared, server-based computer configuration Excellent attention to detail.
www.simplyhired.com/job-id/j34uhwj3lb/temporary-freelance-jobs/

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Freelance Senior Copywriter Company: Razorfish Chicago, IL
Razorfish is one of the largest interactive agencies in the world and currently has more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices in seven countries (Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) focusing exclusively on digital marketing and technology. Each office is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the digital future. We are seeking a Freelance Senior Copywriter in our Chicago office. The Copywriter is responsible for conceptual development and copy deliverables, including advertising, web sites, email and other forms of interface design. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing short and long form copy solutions.
http://www.simplyhired.com/job-id/qh62ypns2o/freelance-senior-jobs/

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Writing Positions in CA, NC, MD and VA

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Writer/Editor/Journalist, Hollywood CA
The USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Hollywood, Health & Society program seeks an experienced writer/editor/journalist to write and edit all copy for program press releases, pamphlets, presentations, and websites. The position will also maintain the Hollywood, Health & Society website using the Drupal content management system and coordinate the production of all graphic design elements (for the website, printed materials, and presentations?subcontracting out work when beyond the expertise of the writer/editor). This position will also be in charge of updating and maintaining Hollywood, Health & Society’s social media accounts, as well as digitizing and editing video clip reels.
Writes and edits documents for University, school, and/or department, such as advertising copy, articles, books, brochures, bulletins, catalogs, letters, manuals and/or other training materials, newsletters, press releases, programs, proposals, speeches, technical reports, theses, etc. Identifies and determines topics or subjects for various projects.
https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1340199617652

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Editor/Writer, Hollywood CA
USC’s Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing office is seeking a skilled communicator for an exciting opportunity supporting the Keck School of Medicine and the USC Academic Medical Center. The Editor/Writer position is responsible for a broad scope of communications and publications, both print and web, related to the Keck School and affiliated programs within the USC Academic Medical Center.
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience: 3 years  Experience with writing, editing, proofreading, and the preparation of materials for publication. Salary $26-27/hour  *** This is a Fixed-Term position through October 5, 2012 ***
https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1340199617652

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Business Writer, Greensboro, NC
Our account list includes some of the North America’s most successful brands – including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Southwest Airlines, USAirways,Verizon Wireless, Wells Fargo and Walmart.This position will oversee day-to-day workflow of editorial process, from assigning copy through editing, copyediting, fact checking, posting in WordPress and QA. Keeps team aware of schedule/schedule changes. Works closely with edit, art, account and development teams to achieve quality products and produce quality projects. Must work in the Greensboro Office.
http://www.pacecommunications.com/careers/

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Policy Writer for Norfolk VA and Columbia MD
Experienced policy writer to edit, write, standardize, research and authenticate policies and procedures in addition to training manuals, handbooks, and supporting documentation for print and online media. Selected candidate will also make editorial and aesthetic improvements to documents and recommend new designs, layouts, and procedures. Working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local health care regulations (e.g. HIPPAA), health care compliance policies/practices/systems.
Minimum Job requirements:
· 4 years of exp. technical writing and/or hands-on regulatory or public policy development (including the writing and editing of policies)
· 4 year or clinical degree or equivalent experience, (Bachelor’s in English, Communications, or Journalism and/or certification in technical writing, professional procedure writing preferred)
· Proficient w/MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
https://kellycareernetwork.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/133805/Policy-Writer-Norfolk-VA

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Writing for a Living?

From Coast to Coast, Writer Positions, Media & Freelance Writing Jobs:
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Social Media Community Manager
4A’s New York, New York
The Social Media Community Manager is responsible for all 4As communications across social media platforms. This person will develop all social media strategies, editorial calendars, and tactical plans, ensuring consistency in messaging, and that all messages, measurement and content are relevant to target audiences and 4As objectives.

-Create, manage and maintain social media editorial calendar to maximize awareness of 4As news, events and content in multiple subject areas resulting and increased Web site traffic
-Engage in active conversations with 4As members, prospects and stakeholders alike using mainstream social media platforms such as Facebook, twitter and YouTube
-Develop and maintain an internal social media policy

Requirements
-Experience developing and executing multi-platform social media strategies, editorial calendars and tactical plans
-Extremely online savvy – active online with a solid understanding of social media and the dynamics of community interaction (experience on behalf of a client or corporation preferred)
-Working knowledge of major measurement platforms and methodologies (Google Analytics, Omniture, etc.) as well as HTML/CSS
-3+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, public relations
humanresources@aaaa.org

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Social Media Genius, New York
Part-time, Temporary
Wanted: part time tech savvy social media whiz to help me with my social platform and website. The role would include helping me develop my social media presence as well as helping produce webcasts. The preferred applicant would have some experience in Facebook code, podcasting and video editing skills. Writing skills would be the icing on the cake and a sense of humor is also a must.
Babe Media, New York, email: babescottny@gmail.com

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Technical Writer (Geology) Menlo Park, CA or Sacramento, CA
Deadline June 11, 2012.
Rank and series – GS-1083-09. Employer Geological Survey.
Reviews, electronically edits and revises scientific and technical reports for publication. Corrects bibliographic citations and their references as well as reviews illustrations for clarity, internal consistency, & conformance to publication standards. Suggests changes and rewrites or reorganizes sections of manuscripts to make the presentation of ideas logical, the expression clear and concise, and the presentation of the data consistent with style and accepted scientific practice.
Salary: $56,172 to $73,019/Year.
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/317728600

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Investigative Reporter, Nashville, TN
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field, or equivalent training. Five to seven years related reporting experience. Investigative experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of undercover reporting – legal journalism, ethical issues, strong writing.
https://www.meredith.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4581

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Community Manager ZENO Group, New York, New York
Do you like parties, music, sports and great cocktails? We’re looking for someone to manage a community of people who are passionate about rum. Not just any rum, but a brand many consider to be the pinnacle of rum. As the community manager for this brand you’ll be expected to immerse yourself in the brand and the lifestyle.
Core services include developing social media strategy, execution and measurement, online conversation monitoring, influencer relations, reputation management & measurement, and ongoing education in the form of seminars and workshops. We offer an environment which nurtures growth both personally and professionally ” our goals are ambitious, we are growing quickly and we are seeking the right individual to help us continue on this great momentum.
Leadership and direction of a community management team as it relates to client service, new business development, staffing issues, organizational development, staff training and development and quality control.
Apply by email: jobs@zenogroup.com

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Senior SEO Manager Oak Brook, Ill
We are looking for a talented Senior SEO Manager to join full-time, permanent, the team at our office in Oak Brook, IL. The focus of this position will be to grow our SEO team and service offering. If you enjoy working in an informal, collaborative atmosphere where talent is rewarded, please apply now. Benefits package includes a 401(k), paid time off (for vacation, illness and personal time), health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability.
Manage and grow SEO team, improve SEO service offering and processes, drive link building campaign methods and work on client SEO engagements
Requirements:

– 5+ years of working SEO experience and 3+ years of staff management experience
– Examples of SEO campaign management experience and the ability to write optimized title tags
– Understanding of onsite and offsite SEO and be a master of Google Analytics
– Ability to document onsite structural SEO recommendations for client websites
– Large scale link building campaign experience

4A’s Straight North (Oak Brook, Illinois) Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Writer, Winston Salem, NC
Develops content for print and digital collateral related to University Advancement priorities and campaign initiatives. General projects to include marketing pieces, donor/student profiles, remarks for senior leadership and feature-length copy for various collateral.
http://jobs.winstonsalem.com/jobseeker/jobdetail.aspx?abbr=winsalem&jobid=3db15b64-f272-4320-8219-05d3984841ca

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Copy Writer, New York
Talented mid-level copywriter wanted to join the fray of cool projects and fun people within our fast-paced creative department. You’ll work closely with experienced art directors, resourceful print producers and knowledgeable account teams. You’ll be pushed to think, concept and write bright compelling copy that is both inviting and rewarding to read. You’ll also be asked to interact with clients, present your work and multitask. We focus on one-to-one communication within the automotive space. Experience in these areas, while preferred, is not mandatory.
https://www.meredith.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4461

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Multimedia Writer, Beaverton, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Two years experience as a writer for commercial/public television or commercial/public radio. Previous digital or online experience preferred. Knowledge of how to blend words and pictures into interesting news stories.
https://www.meredith.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4604

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FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED:

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Bluebird Hosting
A Canadian Web Hosting provider that offers Web Hosting, Email Hosting, SSL Certificates, Mobile Hosing, Web Design and SEO Services is currently seeking for experienced Bloggers or Article Writers to provide content related to Web Hosting industry.
Articles are for Beginner to Intermediate audience. Word count will vary from 600-1500 words depending on topic. Writer must be professional and fluent in English. We are looking for articles about WordPress,Joomla,Drupal, Mysql, PhpMyAdmin, PHP, Perl, Graphic Design,Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Web Design, SEO, Internet.
Email us with links to your previously published material. Send your requested rate per article using the subject “Hosting Blogger.”
http://www.bloggingpro.com/jobs/apply/technology-article-writer

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Freelance Copywriter, Portland, OR
The Copywriter is responsible for conceptual development and copy deliverables, including advertising, web sites, email and other forms of interface design. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing short and long form copy solutions.
https://jobs-razorfish.icims.com/jobs/11292/job

Website Content Writing (Yonge and Wellesley)
Requires someone who is able to write unique information about existing products. This person can be a recent english student grad or someone with experience writing content.
Approximately 20 pages of content are required.
This is a contract job.
Reply to: k8gs9-3048824834@job.craigslist.org

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Canoe & Kayak Magazine
The most renowned magazine on paddlesports. E-mail a short, original, and very succinct query about your idea, the photos available to illustrate it, and your writing background/availability. C&K pays $.50 per published word, on publication.
http://www.canoekayak.com/contributors-guidelines/

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Women’s Lifestyle/Fashion Writers
We’re looking for paid contributors/freelance writers for a women’s interest site (think Jezebel, refinery29, The Frisky) focused on fashion and lifestyle. Writers will be required to produce two to three 250-350 word posts per week on topics such as home decor, fashion, lifestyle, trends, etc.
Please send an email with a short (no more than 250 word) paragraph describing your favorite store, a minimum of three links to articles you wrote, and a link to your personal blog. Please note that attachments WILL NOT be open.
Reply to: zdrxz-3048157491@job.craigslist.org
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Here is an eclectic list of magazines where you can expect decent pay:

Canadian Wildlife Magazine
Canadian Wildlife celebrates the country’s unique wildlife and habitats, and explores the conservation issues affecting our natural world. Published 6 times per year. (Available in French as Biosphère magazine.) Pays around 50 cents/word for articles up to 2,500 words and departments of up to 1,400 words.
Email: editorial@cwf-fcf.org
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/contact-us/contact-us.html

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Southern Boating
Key to the success of the magazine is its enduring focus on cruising destinations and articles that celebrate the boating way of life, presented in an entertaining and eye-pleasing format. Within our pages you’ll find everything from practical “how-to’s” and new gear to inspired cruising features; trend articles and interesting people – even delectable onboard recipes and news and notes from the entirety of the boating and yachting realm. Pays up to $650 for articles of600 to 1,000 words. Covers only the southeastern waters of the US.
http://southernboating.com/blog/contact-us

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Texas Highways Magazine
The official travel magazine of Texas. Covers scenery, history, small towns, and out-of-the-way places as well as personalities. Photography is a key component. Query. Features are 1,200 to 1,800 words. Pays 50 cents/word. Note the strong blog. Pitch there as well.
http://www.texashighways.com/index.php/index.php/component/content/article/5697-submission-guidelines

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Toledo City Paper
Covers arts, entertainment, events, politics, and social issues of Toledo, OH. A weekly paper and online presence. Note the blog. Pays up to $350 for up to 800 words. Email for detailed guidelines. Prefers full manuscript.
http://www.toledocitypaper.com

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Virginia Living Magazine
An upscale lifestyle magazine written for Virginians. Covers the arts, dining, travel, history, places, and personalities. Pays up to $500 for articles up to 2,000 words and columns up to 800 words.
http://www.virginialiving.com/contact_us.html

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Early American Life Magazine
Since 1970 Early American Life has been the source for information on early American style, decorating, and traditions. In addition, we cover both antiques and reproductions made by crafters working in period styles with traditional tools. We also feature stories on gardening with a focus on early America. A one-page story in Early American Life, such as “Worth Seeing”, runs about 750 words. A typical feature may run 2,500 words. We would estimate $500 for a first feature from a new writer, more if you are an experienced, skillful writer. If we assign a story to you, we will negotiate the rate before you begin work.
http://www.ealonline.com/editorial/guidelines.php

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Magazine Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writing Addresses

CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE

Action Alliance for Children works to inform, educate, connect, and inspire people who work with and on behalf of children throughout California. We provide useful, reader-friendly information on current issues, trends, and public policies that affect children and families, for families, early care and education staff, people who work with them, and advocates.
Pays 25 cents/word.
http://www.4children.org/about

INTERNET@SCHOOLS
The guide to electronic tools and resources for school library and media specialists for kindergarten through grade 12.
Articles 1,500 words and pay up to $500.
http://www.internetatschools.com/About/AboutUs

 

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
School Library Journal reviews new children’s and young adult general trade books, original paperbacks, and reference books from established publishers. School Library Journal, is the leading print magazine, and now SLJ.com serving librarians who work with young people in schools and public libraries. The two resources give librarians up-to-date information needed to integrate libraries into the school curriculum, become leaders in the areas of technology, reading, and information literacy, and create high-quality collections for children and young adults. Pays $400.
http://www.slj.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Info/submissions.csp

WP TUTS+
Submit a tutorial to Wptuts+. We only accept tutorials that match the site’s standards of both writing and tutorial content. If your tutorial is accepted, we’ll pay an agreed USD
rate per tutorial published (make an offer!), and you’ll get to help your fellow WordPress development afficionados!
Pays from $60 to $500 depending on the complexity and level of the tutorial.
http://wp.tutsplus.com/about/submit-a-tutorial/

KIKI
Accepts manuscripts on spec basis. Prefers queries. No poetry or fiction. Kiki is a magazine for girls who love life, appreciate creativity, and recognize good ideas. A Kiki reader thinks for herself, has her own look, and is on her way to being a confident, strong, and smart young woman. She’s a girl with style and substance!
Pays 50 cents to $1/word.
http://www.kikimag.com/submit/submit.php

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Good Housekeeping addresses 25 million women. Most are married with children (anywhere from newborn to college age, but predominantly in the 6-12 age group) and work outside the home.
Submissions will be reviewed for the Blessings column on the back page. Submissions should be 500 words, about a person or event that proved to be a blessing in your life. We will also review health narratives — stories of women (or a family member) who’ve overcome a significant medical problem, undergone a medical “first” or had a dramatic rescue.
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/about/good-housekeeping-contributors-guidelines

OREGON COAST MAGAZINE
Northwest Regional Magazines publishes Northwest Travel and Oregon Coast, bimonthly family-oriented magazines, plus two calendars and several travel guides. New and established writers and photographers are invited to submit queries, manuscripts, and slide or digital photographs. High quality photography improves acceptance odds.
Features pay from $100 to $650. Features and departments pay $50 to $250.
http://www.northwestmagazines.com/guidlin.php

PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
Provides topical, in-depth reports on crucial and controversial issues confronting the region-business trends, political analysis, metropolitan planning, sociological trends, plus critical reviews of the cultural, sports and entertainment scene. Articles range from law enforcement to fashion, voting trends to travel, transportation to theatre, also includes background studies of the area’s newsmakers.
Articles 3,000 to 6,000 words. Columns are 1,000 to 4,000 words.
Sister publications include Philadelphia Home and Philadelphia Wedding.
http://www.phillymag.com/about.html

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Tor.com
Tor.com welcomes original speculative fiction short stories and poetry. We define “speculative fiction” broadly, including SF, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and related genres. We’re particularly interested in stories under 12,000 words, and may even be slightly more likely to take a chance on shorter stories from new writers. We pay 25 cents a word for the first 5,000 words, 15 cents a word for the next 5,000, and 10 cents a word after that.
http://www.tor.com/page/submissions-guidelines

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CriminalElement.com
Criminal Element welcomes submissions of original short crime and mystery stories in all subgenres. We are not interested in “true crime” or other non-fiction material. We are interested in stories between 6,000 and 15,000 words. Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Original short stories acquired for this program are edited by both in-house editors and freelance editors who are experts in the genre. We pay $1,000 against a 25% royalty. (The royalty enters the picture with respect to downloadable versions of the work.) Although we will consider edge cases, “original” means original–not previously published.
http://www.criminalelement.com/page/submissions

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Oklahoma Today
Covers places and people and events of Oklahoma. Captures the state’s essence through writing and photos. Buys first rights. Pays 25 cents/word for articles, features and columns.
http://www.oklahomatoday.com/

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Editor Full-time for Stars&Stripes
Location Washington DC
The incumbent serves as Page Layout Copy Editor (Central Operations) for the page layout, design and
copy editing of Stars and Stripes publications. Performs substantive editing for news, sports, and/or feature pages and sections involving final proofreading and editing of articles to correct any spelling, typographical or grammatical errors, or to discover or estimate editorial problems involved. Ensures that material is clearly presented and appropriate for the level of audience and that conclusions are valid and supported.
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308159100
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What is the Salary of an Editor, Reporter or Columnist?

 

In one sentence: Less than you might have thought… Let’s start with the highest salaries.

The EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, the highest editorial position, is supposed to have complete control over every department of his publication, except the business one. He decides the editorial policy and how to maintain it. The editors-in-chief of newspapers draw salaries from $50,000 to $90,000 a year. The average salary of the large city editor-in-chief is not far from $110,000.

The MANAGING EDITOR is next to the editor-in-chief. He is the executive officer. Under the editor-in-chief, he actively carries out the policy of the publication. Managing editors receive annual salaries from 10 to 25 percent less than what editors-in-chief earn.

EDITORIAL WRITERS are journalists who do the bulk of the editorial work of the publication. Because of the convenience of the Internet, some editorial writers work at home. Writers who work remotely a few days out of the week are paid by a salary, or by the column inch. It is common nowadays for a daily newspaper to have a number of editors-at-large, each one a specialist in one specific department. Editorial writers in large cities may draw salaries of from $25,00 to $35,000 a year. Probably few ever receive more than $45,000. Special editorial writers, who give but a part of their day, receive space rates or by the column—they earn salaries from $8,000 to $12,000 a year.

The CITY EDITOR of a newspaper or regional news website oversees the local reporters. The city editor must understand timely topics and what his readers want to read. The city editors of large papers and news organizations, online and offline, receive anywhere from $40,000 to $51,000 a year.

HEADLINE WRITERS are responsible for the headings of articles and news, and the writing these headlines is very important work. They get anywhere from $25,000 to $44,000 a year. If a newspaper or magazine decides not to employ headline writers, then the editors, copy editors and writers work the headlines.

LITERARY WRITERS and FREELANCE WRITERS are responsible for special columns, book reviews and other cultural arts articles. They mostly work away from the newspaper office. Their salaries run from $10,000 to $20,000 a year, the average being not far from $12,000.

DESK EDITORS are readers and correctors of manuscript of every kind and class. They must, first of all, be good grammarians and users of pure English, and also possess much discretion. On great dailies these editors draw salaries of from $30,000 to $45,000 a year.

COLUMNISTS, those who write by the column and are paid for what is printed, receive from $25 to $75 a column.

REPORTERS on large newspapers are paid from $200 to $700 a week; the average pay is no more than $500 a week. A first-class, competent reporter may earn up to $600 a week.

A COUNTRY EDITORS’ average income is from $35,000 to $55,000 a year. The maximum income of a country editor and proprietor does not exceed $85,000, except in rare cases. Many country editors earn about $45,000 annually.

Read the whole article by Justin C. Baker:
Editorial Positions and Annual Salaries at Small and Large Newspapers

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Writers Residencies: Oregon and Australia

Katharine Susannah Prichard Residency – Location AUSTRALIA

The residency program includes positions for established and emerging writers as well as our young writers’ residency. As well as allowing each writer the time and space to work on their own writing projects, the writers participate in the events of the centre and run workshops thus sharing their knowledge and experience throughout our writing community.

Applications for 2012 Young Writer-In-Residence must be post marked on or before 5pm, Friday, August 17, 2012. Three positions are available for the week of Sun 18 Nov – Tue 27 Nov 2012.

Applications for 2013 Established Writer-in-Residence must be postmarked on or before, Friday, July 27, 2012 (pending funding).  One position. Full-time period of four (4) weeks, or equivalent part-time. Salary: $3,500.

Applications for 2012 Emerging Writer-in-Residence must be post-marked on or before Friday, August 24, 2012 (pending funding).  Three positions. Full-time period of four (4) weeks, or equivalent part-time.
Salary: $2,250.

http://www.kspf.iinet.net.au/writer_res_info.html

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SITKA Center

The Sitka Center’s Residency Program has provided more than 170 visual artists, writers, musicians, and natural science scholars the opportunity to conduct their work while deeply engaging with the inspirational coastal environment of Cascade Head. Up to four residents at a time, usually from different disciplines and stages in their careers, live and work on campus for one to four months free of charge.
Deadline April 20, 2012. Location Otis, OR.
http://www.sitkacenter.org/

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Freelance Writing for Children’s Magazines

ASK MAGAZINE
ASK is a nonfiction magazine for children 6-9 years old who are curious about science and the world they live in. Each edition of ASK is built around a central theme on some question or concept in the natural, physical, or social sciences, technology, mathematics, history, or the arts. Feature articles are usually 1200-1600 words, with sidebars. ASK also occasionally commissions photo essays (400-600 words), humor pieces (200-400 words), short profiles of people, inventions, events, or the arts (200-400 words), and theme-appropriate experiments. Pays up to 45 cents/word.
http://www.cricketmag.com/19-Submission-Guidelines-for-ASK-magazine-for-children-ages-6-9

BLAZE MAGAZINE
Blaze magazine is full of fun facts, cool games and crafts, and fascinating articles on horses, horse kids and the natural world they share. Promoting literacy of course, it’s great for learning about not only horses, but also about nature, history, creative arts, character traits and much more. Geared for kids aged 8 to 14, the magazine is published quarterly. And what’s more, Blaze is also a real-life horse. She’s a flash Rocky Mountain and the official mascot of the magazine. Subscribers call her their own! Pays 25 cents/word.
http://blazekids.com/about-2/

CHICKADEE
ChickaDEE is a fun, hands-on magazine for 6- to 9-year-old kids whose thirst for knowledge and appetite for humour are insatiable. Interactive stories, puzzles, comics, animal features, and science experiments educate and entertain readers. Each issue is based on a different theme, such as “Space” or “Ancient Greece”. Difficultto break into, but pays up to $250 for fiction of 650-700 words.
http://owlkids.com/general/contact.html

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