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Print & Online Writing/Editing - USPrint & Online Writing/Editing If you are a talented and creative feature writer, I would like to meet you. We are seeking someone who will be innovative and proactive in developing content for our print and online products. If you have page design and marketing savvy with an eye for photography, that's even better. An entrepreneurial spirit goes a long way with our Product Innovation team. This team works independently within our advertising department and with our freelance editors/photographers to create magazines like Homelife, Joy and Distinctly Northwest, plus a multitude of other specialty publications. We are excited about expanding our current team to include someone who can help develop new products and ideas, contribute to content, photography, design, research and all the details that go along with creating high quality products. Superior writing, editing, grammar and communication skills are expected. Full time, weekdays with excellent benefit package. Please email your resume with writing samples and pay range to: swenaus@mailtribune.com
No later than Friday, December 22nd. Found in our Employment Opportunities category.
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Financial Writer/Proofreader - Pro Staff - Boston, MA
Company Overview
Since 1982, Pro Staff has been putting people to work with client companies seeking professionals for a variety of work arrangements including long term projects, short term temporary assignments and direct hire placements. If you're interested in a flexible schedule or working for a variety of companies, we offer industry leading benefits and the confidence of knowing you have a team of people keeping you working. If you're looking to make a permanent job change, our experts will invest the time to find you the right position. Let us show you how talent that works® can work for you.
Job Description
Our client, a financial company located in Boston that focuses on mutual funds is looking to hire an experienced Freelance Writer/Proofreader to work off-site (about 15 hours a week) on an on-going basis to write and proof hedge funds documents.
There will be an in-person interview as well as a writing test.
* 5+ years experience writing for the financial industry.
* Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills.
* Must be detail oriented and have the ability to meet quick deadlines.
Must submit resumes and have writing samples to be considered for this position.
Location:
Boston, MA 02116
Salary/Wage:
35.00 - 40.00 USD /hour
Job Category:
Finance/Economicss
Email:
boston.jobs@digitalpeople.net
Address:
31 St. james Ave.
Suite 1010
Boston,MA 02116
Phone:
617-351-2608
Fax:
617-351-2611
Reference Code:
B50019424
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FREELANCE WRITER - Positive Promotions - Islandia, NY
Hauppauge - Rapidly growing direct mail company is looking for a freelance writer to write catalogs, sell sheets, letters, order forms, faxes, and more. Qualified candidates must have thorough proofreading skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.Send resume w/ salary requirements to:[Click here for email] orfax to 631-232-3129.EOE
REQUIREMENTS
Must know Quark. Work on-site.
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Math Grades 5-6 Teacher/Writer Needed
New York-based small publishing company seeks an experienced writer/teacher for an illustrated series of educational children's books in MATHEMATICS GRADE 5-6. Applicant MUST have U.S. elementary or middle school teaching experience and/or education degree and be able to write according to NY State Standards for curriculum (standards will be provided).
Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels, with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression.
For Grade 5, must be able to pick up from where previous writer left off. Applicant will be given material to write an unpaid sample mini-lesson of 250-300 words for review before a decision is made.
This assignment requires 280 pages (15 Grade 5 lessons and 20 Grade 6 lessons with 8 pages per lesson), beginning with Lesson 5 of the series. Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct wire transfer. Communication is on-line.
Interested parties can contact ******* with CV/resume and for more information.
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Tuesday
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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Writers, FREELANCE needed for - Albany, OR
Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication. Experienced in textbook publishing.
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Parade, The Sunday Magazine
PAY: $2500
Buys 150 features (1,000-1,200 words). Pays $2,500 for one-time and all rights. Kill fee varies. Accepts queries by mail or fax. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Sample copy and guidelines available online. Needs: Publishes general interest (on health, trends, social issues or anything of interest to a broad general audience), interview/ profile (of news figures, celebrities and people of national significance) and "provocative topical pieces of news value." What writers must know: "If the writer has a specific expertise in the proposed topic, it increases a writer's chances for breaking in." 711 Third Ave., New York NY 10017, e-mail mailto:steven_florio@parade.com, http://www.parade.com Weekly for a general interest audience. Query Steven Florio, articles editor.
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Hilton Head Monthly
PAY: $.10-.15/word
Buys 225-250 features (800-2,000 words), varied number of columns (800-1300 words). Pays 10¢/word/feature,15¢/word (minimum)/column. Buys first North American serial rights. Makes work-for-hire assignments. Byline always given; 50% kill fee. Accepts queries by mail, e-mail or fax. Accepts simultaneous submissions and previously published submissions. Responds in 1 week to queries, 4 months to mss. Sample copy for $3. Needs: Essays (short, personal), general interest, historical (history only), how-to (home-related), humor, interview/ profile (Hilton Head residents only), opinion (general humor or Hilton Head community affairs), personal experience,travel. What writers must know: "Give us concise, bullet-style descriptions of what the article covers; choose upbeat, proactive topics. Delight us with your fresh (not trendy) description and word choice." 2 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island SC 29928, e-mail mailto:hhmeditor@hargray.com. Monthly covering the business, people and lifestyles of Hilton Head. Query Rob Kaufman, editor.
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Physical
PAY: $500 - $1,500
Buys 100-120 features (800-1,800 words). Pays $500-1,500/assigned article, $1,000/unsolicited article. Buys first North American serial and e-rights. Byline always given; 25% kill fee. Accepts queries by mail, e-mail or fax. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1 month to queries, 4 months to mss. Sample copy free; guidelines via e-mail. Needs: General interest, how-to (exercise, build muscle, lose weight, etc.), inspirational, personal experience, technical, sports training, nutrition, workouts. What writers must know:"Keep our reader in mind—buyer of sports nutrition and health food, vitamins, and herbal products at General Nutrition CentersÑarticles should promote 'the physical lifestyle' of nutrition and exercise." 11050 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025, e-mail mailto:bbush@physicalmag.com. Monthly for General Nutrition Center gold card club members covering physical fitness, sports nutrition and body building. Query Bill Bush, editor in chief.
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