Good morning FWJ Friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have a number of blogging jobs this morning, along with gigs for copywriters. There are some translation and web content opps thrown into the mix. I hope you find something interesting on this morning’s list.
Leads…
- Freelance Writer/Editor Wanted
- Copywriter/Technical Writer @ Future Formulations - Tucson, AZ
- Copywriter @ Netflix.com - Six Week Project - Telecommute
- Web Content Writer - On Site - Atlanta
- Senior Copywriter with Insurance Experience - On Site or Telecommute - Chicago, IL
- Gadget Media Blogger @ b5 Media
- Video and Text Researcher @ Fieldstead & Company - Irvine, CA
- Corporate Bloggers with Editorial Pub Experience
- Copy Chief @ RADAR Magazine - Temporary - New York
- Evoluz Language Transcription and Translation - Telecommute
- Screen Writer - Toronto
- Online Fashion Magazine Seeks Interns - Telecommute
- Writer for Business Copy - Telecommute
- Arabic Translators Needed for Project - Contract - Vancouver
- Press Release Writer - Scotch Whiskey - Edinburgh
- Local Ghost Writer Needed for Book - Morrow, GA
- Writers Needed for Adult Movie Reviews
- Baby Safety and Product Reviews, Articles and E-Books
- Sports Editor Wanted - Telecommute ($11 per hour)
- Article Writers for Web Site ($0.15-$0.17 per word)
- Home and Garden Writer Needed - Telecommute
- Technology Web Writer Needed @ OfficeArrow ($10 per article)
- Rangers Blogger Wanted
- News Reporters @ Bulletin Newspapers - Boston ($40 per story)
- Poker Writer - Dallas ($22-$28 per hour)
- Bloggers and Writers Needed - Hiking/Backpacking/Climbing Only ($10-$20)
- Colorado Rockies Blogger Needed
- Houston Astros Blogger Needed
- Web Writers and Bloggers for Floor Covering Industry - Telecommute
- Eco-Friendly Internet Company Seeks Interns - Beverly Hills - Unpaid
- Writer for Gay Magazine - Los Angeles
- Copywriter - Miami
- Press Release Writing and Distribution - Telecommute
- Weekly Miami Dolphins Columnist Needed ($15 for 350 words)
- Minnesota Based Lifestyle Family Oriented Writers Needed
- Swedish to English Translator Needed
- Freelance Writers for Jewish and Israeli Fundraising Appeals
- Diamondbacks Blogger Wanted
- French to English Translator for Book - Telecommute
- Car Lover Needed - Contract - Redmond, WA - On Site
Good Luck!
Jodee
May 19th, 2008 at 8:51 am
I just want to say thanks for a great website! I am trying to make enough money freelancing to stay at home with my daughter. I’ve been trying to break into the business for about two months, with no success. This past Friday, however, I got my first paying gig! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of the commenters and Deb and Jodee. Thanks so much!
May 19th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Yay Tara! I love success stories. Good luck with the gig, and here’s to many more in the future.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:22 am
A note on the Netflix job. I saw this ad on their site a number of months ago and applied. They sent back an email stating that they really were not considering applicants who lack a college degree and previous experience writing movie blurbs/reviews. So those applying might want to make sure they have that experience.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:54 am
For my own future reference, when an ad says
“location: Atlanta,” or “location: Dallas,” but also says “telecommuting is ok,” does that typically mean that telecommuting is ok within those areas?
I have seen some ads that state a particular city or region, but then in their description they say you don’t have to live in those areas. Others don’t specifically state that, but just have the “telecommuting is ok” phrase. I just wanted to check on this.
Thank you for the education writing leads, Jodee.
May 19th, 2008 at 10:11 am
@ Rhonda: I think it depends on how the person who posted the ad interpreted their posting choices.
Some that post both “Atlanta” and “telecommute” might mean that They are based in Atlanta and they don’t care where you live.
Others who post the same thing might mean, They want you to be based in Atlanta, but they don’t have office space for you so they want you to work at home.
Best bet is to ask.
May 19th, 2008 at 10:21 am
DOesn’t seem like much for me today, ah well.
Yeah i was wondering about the telecommute thing too, if it says locatoin Atlanta does it mean only people in atlanta apply even if it is telecommuting?
May 19th, 2008 at 10:50 am
ANyone know about any UK freelancing sites? I found one but you have to pay money to suscribe…
Is it worth paying for websites like e lance or others?
I am worried because I need to earn pounds and the dollar is crap right now
May 19th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Does anyone have any advice about whether a CV is better than a traditional resume for getting freelance writing jobs? A resume doesn’t really highlight publications, but a CV tends to be more known in the academic worlds (yet it highlights publishing history). Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
Kim
May 19th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Kim,
Some people use CV and resume interchangeably, and I’m not sure I could articulate the difference … unless by CV you mean one of those long things listing every publication you’ve authored or edited. If that’s what you mean, I would recommend using a resume unless you’re applying for an academic gig.
I use a one-page bio that lists subjects I’ve written about (among other things). Sometimes I send it along with my resume. If the job poster specifies, then by all means send what they ask for.
If you’re looking for advice about what to send with query letters, I’m the wrong one to answer.
May 19th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
The baby safety ad (Atlanta Craigslist) address is bouncing for me. Did that happen to anyone else? Anyone know why that happens?
May 19th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
In response to the netflix job. I applied for this job several months ago. I have experience writing synopsies as well as a master’s degree and still have not heard back from them. When I tried to re-apply yesterday it wouldn’t let me as they said they already had me on file. I guess they’re just like their distribution center, incredibly slow to respond
May 19th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Kim,
For myself, I compiled a mixture of the two: CV and Resume, which has all the relevant information in there but I still refer to it as a resume.
There was a post on this very subject on the Copywriting Forum here:
http://www.copywriting.com/community/Curriculum-Vitae-Resume-t289.html&hl=resume
Maybe you’ll find it useful.
May 19th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
The words CV and Resume mean different things depending on where you live.
That makes it a bit tricky, because if you think a CV lists all your publications and you send in a 4 page CV, the person on the other end might have been expecting what you consider a resume.
If you know what country the person you’re sending the application to lives in, you can check the terminology on the internet. Otherwise, you might not send them what they’re after.
It never hurts to ask.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:44 pm
FYI - The Colorado Rockies blogger position is non-paying and is for a startup.