Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday June 6, 2008
June 6, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! I want to send out a big Thank You to everyone who took the time to send their congratulations for my new role here. To say that I am pleased is an understatement…I did a major happy dance and pinched myself when Deb explained that she had been offered her dream job and asked me if I wanted to look after things for her over here. I think the world of her and this is such a wonderful community that there was no question that I would say Yes. You guys are the best, and that means that I will give you no less than my best, whether I’m looking for leads or providing you with information you can use.
This morning I’ve got a real mixed bag for you. There are some internships, blogging jobs, copywriting gigs, and translation work. I’ve also got jobs for business, medical, tech, and health writers.
Leads…
- Intermediate Level Writer/Editorial Assistant @ ConnectThru.com – New York
- Medical Writer @ ABC News Medical Unit – Full Time Freelance for 30 Weeks – On Site – Boston
- Copywriter Needed for Raleigh Company ($30-$36 per hour)
- Experienced Freelance Writer for Several TV Shows @ Sharp Entertainment – New York
- Blogger @ BeYOUMag.tv ($10 per post)
- Intern Blogger @ Digital Launch – New York
- Athlete/Activist Bloggers @ YouthNoise
- Proofreader @ McMurray Inc. – Sarasoga Springs, NY
- Proofreader/Writer @ Mission Control Inc. – Temporary (until November 8, 2008) – Mansfield Center, CT
- Chinese to English Translator Needed – Montreal
- Writer with Homeschool Experience Needed – Telecommute
- Freelance Writer Needed to Write on Mountain Biking
- Web 2.0 Savvy Editor/Writer with Quark Experience - Telecommute
- Business Writer – Full Time – Telecommute ($750-$1,000/week)
- 2 Tech Writer Positions - Contract (6 Months +) – Austin (up to $34 per hour DOE)
- Copywriter with Internet Marketing/Advertising/Online Content Experience – Telecommute
- Fashion Writers in Dallas Needed ($0.25 per word/250 words max)
- Technical Writer – 2 Month Contract – Denver, CO
- Training Manual Writer – Local Candidates Only – Las Vegas
- Producer-Editor-Writer – 2 Month Contract – Burbank ($50 per hour)
- Adult Web Site Reviewer - Telecommute
- Freelance Writers for Newspaper – Miami-Dade
- Technical Writer for 1-2 Week Assignment - Minnetonka, MN ($16-$18 per hour)
- Editorial Internship @ National B2B Publication - Unpaid – New York
- Marketing Intern Needed for Online Media Leader – Paid (Transportation and Lunch) – Brooklyn
- Freelance Translator – Japanese to English – Telecommute
- Freelance Copy Editor with 5+ Years’ CMS Experience – Telecommute
- Top Notch Resume Writer – Telecommute
- Freelance Copy Editors – NYC Publishing Company – Contract ($20 per hour)
- Freelance Journalist Wanted – OC ($100-$400 per article; minimum 2 articles per month)
- Journalism Intern – Unpaid – Philadelphia
- San Diego Writers for “Green” Topics ($25 per article)
- Copywriter with Financial Experience – Part Time – San Francisco – Can Work from Home or On Site ($65/hour)
- Temporary Research/Proofreading Position – Washington, D.C.
- Freelance Health Writer for Newsletter – Telecommute
Good Luck!
Jodee
Congratulations to you both, I wish you both all the best with these new twists on your journey
I check the leads every day and boy Jodee you must have been up early today
Congrats to both of you!
@ Bertas and Cindy: Thank you!
@ Bertas: It’s not that I was up early; I was so excited about the new twist on my journey (which I wasn’t anticipating, BTW) that I couldn’t sleep.
Congrats and thank you for the great list of leads. The homeschool writer sounds very interesting.
Just saw this all this morning. Congrats Jodee!
Congrats to Jodee! And thank you for the list everyday, it’s much appreciated!
Congrats Jodee, what a great announcement.
Great leads today – keep the health and fitness ones coming!
You turning me into an everyday reader, not just the occasional one!
first, congrats to both of you –
and @Jodee, I understand about being up all night. I landed a great gig yesterday, and my brain was churning all night. Part of it was thinking up story ideas, and the other was figuring out how I can get everything done before taking my office on the road for five weeks this summer.
so, instead of doing the work, I’m here trolling, and enjoying the great news that you and Deb have shared.
Now, back to it …
Here’s another testament to Jodee’s character – I offered to hire someone else to search for leads but she enjoys bringing them to you so much she asked if she could continue doing so!
I applied for the business writing one a few months ago and since they’ve reposted the ad, I guess I didn’t get it. I really like the sound of it though. Would it be bad to retool my application and resend it?
Jodee, congratulations on your promotion. You sure deserve it
Congrats to both of you! Jodee, I love hearing when someone lands their dream job. It gives me hope!
Thank you everyone for your good wishes! It really means a lot to me!
@ Hazel: I keep thinking that I need to say something like, “I’d like to thank the Academy….” It’s starting to sink in now, and I’ve got ideas for postings starting to come now (Thank Goodness – this is no time to get writer’s block, LOL!).
@ Deb: I do enjoy my early morning treasure hunt and I want this blog to be the first place freelancers want to visit for quality leads and great 411 about all things to do with freelancing. Add to that the fact that I’m just a bit of a control freak, and the decision to keep doing this job was a very easy one.
@ Fiona: Just like in the brick and mortar world, sometimes the person who got hired may not be a good fit. If you are still interested in this opportunity, then go ahead and reapply.
@ Rachel: That’s great to hear…we want you guys to stop by regularly.
hey guys i wanted to ask everyone : I just got offered to write for bright hub, as well as webooks and was wondering if people ever worked for them, with bright hub it seems like a good well thought community and so does web books, but i dunno…
I am still waiting to hear from three blogs fingers crossed! If all goes well my income will increase more and i can stop doing some of the tedious jobs for income
Hello Everyone,
I’m new to this website, which is very cool, by the way. I’m also new to the world of freeelance writing. I just graduated from law school. Turns out there aren’t many law jobs available in my area, particularly for a mom who wants time with her toddler (me). I love writing/blogging and thought maybe I could drum up enough money to cover a $200 monthly loan payment through freelance. Any advice? Does this sound doable for a rookie freelancer?
Thanks for any help and congrats to Jodee and Deb!
Hi Samantha,
You know, I’ve actually seen a few jobs over the past few days looking for writers who are attorneys or with legal experience. I’ll see if I can dig them up for you.
Thanks Fiona. I appreciate the help!
If you stumble across one looking for proofreaders (legal), I was training for that one and suddenly the person’s disappeared. I can’t remember where I found it, but it was about three weeks ago.
Basically, I’d turned in my latest practice session and was told I’d spelled Ouija wrong, which I know I hadn’t – Ouiji was not right, so I even included proof of how it really is spelled. After correcting the person, I never heard another word. So that job appears to be a dud.
There are usually dozens of jobs looking for those with legal training though, so you should easily be able to find work to cover $200 a month. Just don’t forget about self-employment taxes when you are earning the money.
Thanks for the tip – definitely don’t want to spend my time arguing about how to spell ouiji.
Fiona,
Ditto to Jodee’s comment about reapplying. I was the second choice for my first two print jobs. I was at the first paper for two years, about average for reporters there, and at the second one for 11 years.
Thanks Phil.
I’ve taken your and Jodee’s advice and reapplied.
I want to tell all the newbies here not to give up. I’d had a really bad week, starting with the Today blogging debacles, not making enough to pay my share of the bills, and just generally feeling tired of rejection. Then in the last half hour (I kid you not) I have received 3 offers of writing jobs. Good jobs too – an academic writing position (that pays well and don’t worry – it’s not a paper mill), regional editor on a new tourism start up and to write some health articles for a statewide magazine. Plus the proofs of my book are being delivered today.
Don’t give up and keep on plugging out those resumes. It’ll pay off.
FYI – the email account on the last listing (freelance health newsletter) is no longer working – “quote exceeded.” If there’s any other way for you to reach that employer, alternate emails, etc. you might want to let them know. Thanks.
Congrats Jodee!! You rock! I’ve landed a great blogging job through your hard work.
Congrats Deb on your new gig!!
fiona : you got today.com cut off too? i had the same prob. i hate marketing for my blog it takes so much time and it is so tedious i just want someone else to do it for me!
Maryam – yep and I thought about it and decided I’d rather just have my own food blog that may or may not make money but any money it makes from ads is mine, as opposed to writing for someone else for $1 and maybe get a cut of the profits if I’m lucky. So I’m creating my own food blog this weekend. I know there are lots out there but I enjoy the writing so….
i have a sinking feeling fiona that they did the same with a lot of bloggers
They did but that’s life, I guess.
Re: Today.com – I actually emailed their support to find out if they’ll reassign blogs or what. After rereading the terms of the agreement, it says that they can cancel the writer’s agreement at any time, but leaves out how writers can get out. They’ve not responded to me at all.
It does say that writers can post as often or as little as they want, so I figure if I never post again that’s as little as I want, but it does make me wish I’d paid much closer attention to the fact that their terms do not give writers a way out.
Ann G.,
Totally off topic…You’ve mentioned the high cost of propane several times in this forum…suggestion: Is there any way you can lock in your cost for the next year? You may want to do so now, prices are bound to go way up.
Just a thought.
Thankyou Jodee!
Heading to the wedding today…
WICKED!
@ Jack B: You are welcome! Have a great time at the wedding!