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(Note: This is but a sampling of the many job postings on our Members Bulletin Board - posted almost daily. 106 requests for freelance writers or editors or material were posted on our Network Bulletin Board during January - Membership Information.) Only paying jobs are posted on the Members Bulletin Board; a selected few nonpaying jobs may be posted here in order to offer new writers a chance to get a few clips (but DO limit the freebies to two or three and only if you need to go through the process for the experience and sample clips for your portfolio or to link to from your Web page).
Posted 02/03/10: I am creating a website and need content about the world wonders ie articles, pictures, videos, any material that is suitable for a quality website. I have eight categories with seven to eight subjects per category. Contact James Woods, Discover Global Wonders, (336) 337-3504, woodyjames@vzw.blackberry.net. Deadline: April 1, 2010.
Posted 01/07/10: The Events Division of Frost & Sullivan is looking for an eBulletin editor to produce and edit our twice monthly eBulletins which are distributed on a quarterly and per client basis to our executive database of event participants and that cover approximately 10 topic areas. The editor will research, recruit and pull related industry articles from our end-users and our in-house analysts to produce well written, informative and leading-edge eBulletins. Editor will also be responsible for custom eBulletins and new launches while having a hands-on role in the overall design.
Job Description/Duties:
** Identify and produce articles for eBulletin newsletters by reaching out to speakers and thought leaders, as well as researching industry sites and working with industry analysts.
** Editing and proofing copy
** Participate in creation/maintenance of additional website content
** Work with Event Producers in developing content for newsletters
** Responsible for developing and maintaining editorial deadlines and schedules, including budgets and production guidelines
** Research and stay informed of latest news in relevant topic areas
** Coordinate with offshore graphics team
Job Requirements/Skills
** Minimum 2 years experience copywriting, editorial, journalist or newsroom experience required
** Superior writing skills: vocabulary, grammar, spelling
** Direct Marketing Experience a strong plus
** Detail and deadline oriented
** Ability to build strong relationships
** Events/Consulting Industry experience a plus
How to Apply
** Please submit your cover letter and resume to Rena Klein, rklein@frost.com
Frost and Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation. If you want to find out more about Frost & Sullivan, please visit our website at www.frost.com.
Company Description - Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan's Growth Partnerships, visit www.frost.com.
Posted 12/22/09: Needed: Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo (Tri-Counties) California Local Corporate Intranet and Employee Newletter Lead Writer/Editor. Local candidates only.
Main responsibility: Focus Story Writing/Editing $125 per story (500 words max. per story, ~8 stories per month)
Purpose: Educate employees and strengthen internal knowledge of Clipper's workings, morale, and company pride, by sharing info on company projects, policies, opinions and procedures, in support of Clipper's Mission Critical Objectives.
Process:
1) Identify story topic, key messages to communicate, interviewee, reference materials and contact information [See "Content Schedule"].
2) Create strategic interview questions based on story topic and key messages and send to Communications Manager for review.
3) After interview questions approved, conduct Interview via phone, or in person where required.
4) Create final draft story and send to Communications Manager for review.
* Communications Manager will set up all interviews. The writer should expect one round of review, extra editing and approval for every story.
Contact Patrick Willey, Carpinteria, CA; (805) 576-1129; pwilley@clipperwind.com by January 15, 2010.
Posted 11/25/09: Hello, I have a romantic-Comedy novel which i have started but don´t get the grip in it ref. grammar/ writing in prestend or past) the book is from start to end in my head. I need help to write it down. I am just butting in all into a dictaphone. So a need a ghostwriter who is firm in fiction romatic novel writting. Deadline = open. Payment = payment to be negotiated. Joan Mills, Donstorferstr.19 b, 49406 Donstorf-Eydelstetd Germany; Phone (49) 15202083019; lj_mills@yahoo.de.
Posted 11/12/09: Needed: Freelance Copywriter-SEO-Urgent -Chicago; Ref # 0586. Major consumer products company has immediate need for SEO copywriter to boost SEO ratings for company's online presence, products and product categories. Assignment lasts about one month. Quick and sharp writer to create strong copy for 500 different product categories. Key word messaging will be instrumental in raising Google ratings. Requires quick turnaround. 40 hours/week. After initial meetings at downtown office, can work from home.Submit resume, hourly rate and writing samples to Lynn@lhazan.com and call (312) 863-5401. Lynn Hazan & Associates, www.lhazan.com, 55 E. Washington, Suite 715, Chicago IL 60602.
Posted 09/13/09: We are looking for a special writer with exceptional knowledge of the airline, general aviation and soft adventure travel fields. Our objective is to introduce a new type of aircraft designed specifically for leisure travel, two fields that have shared no common ground. Presenting this idea in a way that experts in these fields will understand is a challenge. This requires a person with excellent writing skills, an open mind, and one familiar with the world's remote attractions. Please respond by email to learn more about this concept. Payment: Negotiable Amount Secured By Contract. Robert Booth, (954) 253-5327; bob@skymax.com.
Posted 08/29/09: I need a writer/reporter for 10 industry specific articles per month. Each at least 600 words. These articles would cover various activities within the Public Works Industry. This is an ongoing project and 10 or more articles must be published on PublicWorksAgency.com and is the property of PublicWorksAgency.com. Articles are related to recent news in the Public Works Industry or doing small stories on companies that provide products, services and solutions in the area of Public Works. There is a process methodology for this. Pays up to $350 per article. Contact Carlos V. Roman, PublicWorksAgency.com, 5944 Coral Ridge Drive #100, Coral Springs, FL 33076; (954) 353-1434; support@publicworksagency.com.
Posted 06/29/09: Blue Mountain Arts is interested in reviewing writings for publication on greeting cards. We are looking for highly original and creative submissions on friendship, family, special occasions, positive living, and other topics one person might want to share with another person. Submissions may also be considered for inclusion in book anthologies. We pay $300 per poem for all rights to publish it on a greeting card and $50 if your poem is used only in an anthology. To request a copy of our writer's guidelines (which include contact/submission information), please send a blank e-mail to writings@sps.com with "Send Me Guidelines" in the subject line, or write us at: Blue Mountain Arts Inc. Editorial Department, PO Box 1007, Boulder CO 80306. You can also visit our Web site at www.sps.com.
Posted 06/22/09: Proofreader with experience proofing technical publications. Quilting (not sewing, crafting, knitting, scrapbooking but quilting) experience required. On-site work or regular travel to Paducah at your own expense. Quantity of work and deadlines will vary; you must adjust to our schedule, not us to yours. This could be steady freelance work for the right person, but it is not a regular position. Payment negotiable. Contact Andi Reynolds, American Quilter's Society, andi@aqsquilt.com.
Posted 04/25/09: I need someone to proof read and edit child custody evaluation reports. They can get up to 110 pages. They are produced in Microsoft Word and we can work via e-mail. I really need someone who is detailed oriented. After the first one, there will be sections that will not change, make the proofing go more quickly. This would be an on-going relationship. Deadline within 2 weeks of receiving. Payment open for discussion. Contact Robert A. Evans, The Center For Human Potential of America, Inc., 2707 Alternate 19 North, Suite 214, Palm Harbor, FL 34683; (727) 669-5707; drbob@acenterforhumanpotential.com.
Posted 04/07/09: English language editing company catering to non-native markets like Japan, is looking for freelance editors who are - experienced in academic editing; - Subject experts; - experienced in editing non-native English; - Sincere, dedicated, and take deadlines seriously. They sent in their full listing today, but it is rather lengthy - easiest to visit this page and download their PDFs: www.edisense.com/careers.htm.
Posted 04/02/09: Frank Porretta is looking for someone who can write business plans, who can handle some volume. Customized, researched, and basic template style plans needed. Send your background etc to him at frank@cambridgeconsultingpartners.com. His phone is (813) 448-3495.
Talks, Seminars & Conferences of Interest
(To submit a seminar or conference for posting, send info here.)
Second Annual Business of Pet Writing Conference, Saturday, February 13, 2010, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City. Early Bird special of $150 for applicants registering before October 31, 2009. Registration on November 1 or later, $175. Info: The Pet Socialite Inc., 362 Broome Street, Ste. 20, New York NY 10013; info@petwritingconference.com; (212) 631-3648, fax (888) 492-3452; www.petwritingconference.com.
Tallahassee Festival of Books and Writers Conference in the Turnbull Conference Center, March 19-20, 2010. More than 30 top authors and agents. A complete schedule, author biographies, and conference registration forms may be found at www.tallahasseewriters.net. Book festival events do not require registration.
Spring 2010 Nonfiction and Creative Writing Courses from UC Davis Extension, Davis, Calif., April 12 through June 28: Weekend Workshop: Finding Your Narrative Voice; Getting Published: The Business of Creative Writing; Poetry and Translation Workshop; Online Poetry Workshop; Getting Published: The Business of Nonfiction Writing; Short Fiction Workshop; The Art of Expressive Writing; Enhancing Writing Skills for Nonfiction Writers. Free information session, Wednesday, March 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Info: (800) 752-0881; extension@ucdavis.edu; www.extension.ucdavis.edu/writingarts.
Travel Classics International 2010 at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Quebec - June 24-27, 2010. There are two fees: a conference fee, and a hotel fee. The early-bird conference fee (Dec 1 - Feb 1) will be $625, increasing to $725 after Feb 1, when most of the 12-16 editors will be announced. A $325 deposit (fully refundable up until Feb 1) will be required at the time of registration. Accommodations at Le Chateau Frontenac are $135 per night. All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the conference and hotel fees. Info: www.travelclassics.com/conferences/2010/quebec/.
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