Freelance Writing Jobs for Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got internships for you this morning, along with jobs for technical writers, a sports writer, proofreaders, content writers, and an opp for a business plan writer. Do you know your reptiles? There’s one job for someone with in-depth knowledge of all things scaly to write content and moderate a board. About.com has openings in several subject areas they are looking to fill.
Deb’s post yesterday about what’s holding you back from doing what you need to do to M.I.H. (Make It Happen) was a great one and certainly gave all of us food for thought. On the same kind of theme, I want to share a quote that I found this morning that certainly spoke to me: “”Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” (Robert Louis Stevenson). I’ve given you the seeds (in the form of today’s list). It’s up to you to do the rest.
Leads…
- German Translation – North Canton – Telecommute for the Right Person
- Article About Night Vision Equipment
- Technical Writer – 4-6 Month Contract – Anchorage ($21-$25/hr)
- Love Sports? Writers Needed – Albany Area
- Sports Copy Writers/Editors Wanted – Los Angeles
- Freelance TV Journalist – Los Angeles
- Editorial Press Agency SeekingWriting and Photography Interns - Los Angeles
- Mid Level Copywriter (Print and Web) - Freelance to Full Time – Los Angeles ($30-$35/hr DOE)
- Creative Writers for Wedding/Party/Event Industry – Telecommute ($25 hour DOE)
- VIA Magazine Seeks Talented Intern – San Francisco ($11.50/hr)
- Tomb Raider Developers Seek Temp Technical Writer - San Francisco
- Part Time Copy Editor for Local Matters Inc. – Telecommute ($25/hr)
- Technical Writer – Contract – Vienna/Washington D.C.
- Freelance Writers for Sports Memorabilia Company - Telecommute
- Press Release Writer ($50)
- PatchWerk Recording Studios Seeking Editorial Intern – Atlanta – Unpaid
- Proofreader - Telecommute
- Summer Political News Intern - Chicago ($1000/month for 3 months)
- Part Time Personal Assistant for Busy Working Mother - Chicago ($20/hr, 6-12 hrs/week)
- Writer/Editor – Baltimore – Off Site
- Summer Internship for Travel Writers - Boston ($15 per hour)
- Summer Intern @ SAIL Magazine – Boston ($10/hr)
- Writer with Knowledge of Reptiles/Captive Snakes Needed for Articles and to Moderate Forum
- Summer Intern for PR and Web Content Writing – Las Vegas – Unpaid
- One Day Copy Editing Assignment - Telecommute ($200)
- Business Plan Writer for Hospitality Industry
- Freelance Gig for Socially-Conscious Writers
- Writing/Reporting Internship @ The Norwood News – Bronx/New York – Paid
- Advertising Writer/Copywriter – Work from Home ($25-$30 per hour)
- Copy Writer – Contract – On Site – Myrtle Beach
- Blog Editors (Various Topics) – Telecommute
- Student Writer – Dallas ($20 per article)
- Technical Writer – Short Term – Houston
- Technical Writer – Contract – Toronto ($60-$70/hr)
- Journalism Student for Sustainability Blog – Telecommute
- Marketing Coordinator/Grant Writer - Telecommute
- Freelance Writers for New Northwest Florida Regional Biz Magazine
- Freelance Writers (Demo Development) @ Autodemo LLC – Lexington, KY (5-20 hours/week)
- Internship @ Demand Media – Santa Monica, CA – School Credit
- About.com Seeking Tech Journalists
- About.com Seeking Food Writers
- About.com Seeking Business/Food Writers
- About.com Seeking Parenting Journalists
- About.com Seeking Home/Garden Journalists
- Associate Editor @ Vault.com – 4-6 Month Contract Position – New York
- Freelance Writer @ Life Extension (Anti-Aging Magazine)
- Senior Freelance Copywriter @ Nexlook - Sunrise, FL
- Publisher of Children/Young Adult Books Accepting Submissions
- Freelance Translators @ ProTranslations
- Music News Writers Wanted - Telecommute
Good Luck!
Jodee
Good list Jodee – thanks!
Great List, thanks Jodee!
(long time reader, first time poster)
I always check this website everyday, hoping I’ll be able to land a job with one of your posts. I haven’t yet but I haven’t given up.
Thanks and I hope you never stop doing this for us!
Thanks Jodee! The lists have been so extensive lately and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the quote as well.
wow that translating job requires a masters , ten years experience, valid certification, ya da ya da…must pay well.
Thanks Jodee for the awesome job listings (which I check every day).
Just a warning about the one that says “Proofreader” for start-up educational company. This is the one that, if you apply, they tell you that you can only apply through a freelance web site, and there is a fee to join, but don’t worry ’cause you’d be great for the job. It’s a scam to get people to subscribe to the web site.
Been there, done that (sigh).
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have any suggestion about the About.com jobs?
I applied for one about a month ago that I’m plenty qualified for (and then some) and never hear back from anyone.
Maybe it’s a good thing and I need to look at it like that, but does anyone know anything?
Wendy
I’ve tried for two About.com jobs. Didn’t get either, but I at least heard back about one and the reason I didn’t get it was because I didn’t have a video camera. For the cooking site they required video footage of me preparing the items.
So that’s something to consider when applying.
I hear ya about About.com….but they seem like really good jobs to get. I thought I was totally qualified for a couple, but still nothing from them. Doesn’t mean I wont keep trying.
Hey, there’s one down here in Kentucky! Thanks, Jodee.
One of the Craigslist ads (not sure which one b/c it doesn’t mention the ad) wrote back and links to a data-entry site @ http://secretofonlinesuccess.com. I’m no rube, but is there any chance AT ALL of making $ from a place like this?
it strikes me that about.com has a high level of competition for the job, not that it stops me from applying but it’s sort of very niche oriented , and i am yet to find one i am totally qualified for . It also seems like they get an insane amount of applications…just think about it, if other blog jobs get like 200 applicants, this one has to get around 500 easily.
Gulp. It makes you really freaked out about the amount of competition out there,
It also is important to know that they take around two months to make a decision
I have applied for three about.com jobs and was accepted into the training segment for two. One was a PCOS board and I withdrew because the training was hugely complicated, especially by the time you added in all of the additional medical regulations. I was also selected for the Women’s Issues one but unfortunately the training coincided with a time I was traveling and would not have PC access. More recently I applied for the British cooking one but it ended up going to a former chef and restaurant owner who now writers for one of the high end food magazines in Britain.
After applying for the advertising/copy writer, I was given an email to this link: http://secretofonlinesuccess.com/
I hate it when companies disguise real writing ops for these stupid gimmicks.
Thanks for the warning Alyice – I’ll scratch that one from my to-do list.
The About.com “Seeking Tech Journalists” ad was a bit strange. If you follow the link, they talk about openings on the “Travel Guide” and it doesn’t mention “Tech Journalists.”
If you follow the link to their list of open topics, neither Travel or Tech were listed as available openings.
Darn – with the proofreader one – wish I’d read that post first – just sent my resume. Will be interesting to see what reply I get.
That would have been ideal for a first try at this. Just found this site yesterday – quite impressed. Did send a submission yesterday to one place – even though not accepted – speedy response.
Connie in Canada
@Fiona: Are you in Ky, too? We’re in Frankfort.
@ Brandi: I’m in Lexington. I used to work in Frankfort and have quite a few friends there.
@ Everyone who took the time to say thanks…you are most welcome!
@ Lori: I figure that RLS wouldn’t steer us wrong.
BrightHub.com is currently looking for writers in 19 of their science/technology channels including: Windows, Mac, Security, Digital Photography, Home Office, Project Management, Web Development, Medical Science and more.
To learn more or to apply as a writer please visit:
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@ Connie: Nice to see another Canadian here…there are a few that I know of. Where are you? (I’m in SW Ontario.)
Thanks for all the feedback on About.com. You’re all so right: they must get inundated with people.
The two month wait is rough, but it’s heartening to hear that some of you actually got a toe in to compete.
Question: I applied for a travel blog job about two weeks ago and haven’t heard back. I think they called themselves The Independent Traveler. Did anyone hear from them?
I keep hoping. Same w/ a blog for Baby Boomers. That looked interesting. I wish I’d at least hear a “sorry” rather than nada.
Thanks again for all the great response!
Wendy
Question:
I took one of those Today.com blogging jobs last month for $5 a post. I could whip out a post within 20 minutes, so the pay wasn’t an issue. I got the email last night saying the pay rate will be dropped to $1 per post effectively immediately and that if I don’t like the new pay rate, all I can do is go out and try to bring in more traffic to my blog. I was getting 25 to 50 views a day, so I admit there was room for improvement, which I was working on, but now for $1 a post, it just doesn’t seem worth it.
I’ve looked over all the emails from them and see nothing about being locked in to any specified time with them. Has anyone else dealt with this?
Ann – I have just received exactly the same message and I am not happy at all. $1 a post is not worth my time and is insulting and they barely give you time to build a readership. I enjoyed setting it up and posting every day but now I’m wondering if it’s worth it.
There’s actually a discussion going on about the Today.com issue at Network Blogging Tips if you want to stop by and add your voice.
http://networkbloggingtips.com/todaycom-lowers-its-pay-rate-for-bloggers/
Deb – Thanks for the link.
I didn’t have a contract, but did keep all emails. I’ve been with them for a little over two weeks (May 15th was the day I officially started), so it’s not like I’ve had enough time to build up much of a readership to start.
Now I don’t know what to do though. If I stop posting, which is my plan, I can just see them refusing to pay me the money I have earned. I’m just glad that I am over their $50 minimum so that I am due the money! If someone wasn’t that high, the company does not have to pay them until they reach $50 so they’re stuck.
I was in tears when I received my email this morning about my pay cut at today.com. As a new blogger I didn’t realize there was so much I was suppose to be doing to increase my traffic. And when I got the gig, my understanding was my rate could increase but would never decrease. I was starting to see more people and I was naive enough to be THRILLED I had 14 individual hits my first few weeks. I’ve calmed down now and figure I’ll keep at it and try to increase my readership. BTW my blog is bookreviewtoday.today.com . Maybe we can all go to each others blogs and post comments every once in a while. I think it’s called networking? LOL
I knew they could go down, I saw it in the FAQ section, but I didn’t think so low a drop. I went in and checked stats. I had 50 readers yesterday. Maybe I’m sadly mistaken, but after two weeks, that’s not too bad for a blog on Vermont that they wanted to be for tourists looking for tips and things to do.
I write for Brighthub and Epinions and enjoy both, though Brighthub pays much more. I’ve been on there for a few months now and already cashed out hundreds of dollars.