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Freelance Writer (Education, K-12) - USFreelance Writer (Education, K-12)
SmartBrief is seeking a part-time freelance writer (up to 25 hours per week) to help create daily e-mail publications focusing on education news of interest to administrators and teachers in the K-12 and special education community. If you love to research and write and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. Job duties include Web searching, writing and editing. SmartBrief is looking for at least two years of experience as a journalist, public relations professional or consultant.
Job Duties:
· Search the Web to locate news articles and other online information sources of interest to teachers and administrators working in primary and secondary education.
· Select and summarize (in 2-3 sentences) online articles and other content for use in e-mail publications.
· Use SmartBrief’s online article search engine and publishing tools to produce the finished product.
Required Skills & Experience:
· Ability to write quickly and accurately on multiple, tight daily deadlines, beginning at 7 a.m. (EST), Monday thru Friday.
· At least two years of experience as a journalist or proven writing and editing skills.
· Alternative: At least two years of experience in a communications or research role with a consulting firm, association, nonprofit or other relevant organization.
· Knowledge of AP style.
· Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.
· Knowledge of the curriculum, public policy, technology, teaching and learning issues facing educators in the K-12 community.
Candidates of interest will be contacted by SmartBrief to arrange a timed writing and editing test.
About SmartBrief
Founded in 1999, SmartBrief is the leader in customized e-mail news services and reaches top-flight opinion leaders in a variety of markets including advertising, retail, hospitality, telecom, health care and consumer packaged goods.
We're expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional, motivated individuals to join our team. SmartBrief is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: SmartBrief Education Writer -- JJobs.
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Physical
PAY: $500 - $1,500
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Seeking Freelance Writers - Multiple Cities, All LocationsWe are looking for a few good freelance reporters to cover local, national and international news stories that pertain to Chabad.edu, the Chabad on Campus International Foundation. Writers must be able to hook the audience and meet a deadline. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and clips to josh@chabad.edu.
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Freelance Entertainment Writers Needed - Vancouver, Canada
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For further information or to make a pitch, email Editorial@riptown.com with “Freelance Entertainment Writer” in the subject line. Include a resume or bio.
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For further information or to make a pitch, email Editorial@riptown.com with “Freelance Poker/Casino Writer” in the subject line. Include a resume or bio.
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Religion writer - US
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Florida General Assignment Reporters /News Writers - US
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You will cover a beat, write news and features, meet tight deadlines, pitch story ideas, copy edit, take photos and proofread.
This is a telecommute (remote worker) position using the AHN virtual newsroom.
Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree with J-School preferred. * One (1) year newsroom experience. * Must be proficient with computers and word processing systems. * Demonstrate sound news judgment, editorial and creative skills. * Mastery of journalistic ethics, standards and libel laws. * Must be able to effectively and efficiently telecommute. * You must be able to provide a high volume of brief stories with minimal editorial supervision.
Preferred: * Ability to voice and produce audio versions of submitted stories
These are part-time temp-permanent positions with potential to become a fulltime for talented and dedicated employees.
For consideration: Apply Online or send a cover letter, resume and recent news item samples to Jobs@AllHeadlineNews.com. The subject line of your email must include FLORIDA REPORTER/NEWSWRITER
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