Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got leads for sports writers, fashion writers, bloggers and content writers for you this morning. Jobs for technical writers and copywriters and a couple of internships also made today’s list. The female online talk show host opportunity looks interesting, too! I hope that you find something that calls out to you on today’s list.
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Leads…
- Journalism Interns @ High Country News – Paonia, CO
- Technical Copyeditor with Powerpoint Presentation Skills – 3 Month Contract – Richmond, CA ($25-$27 per hour)
- Assistant Managing Editor @ Wal-Mart World Magazine – Emmaus, PA, or New York, NY
- Assistant Editor – Science Project @ The McGraw-Hill Companies – Columbus, OH
- Web Content Copy Editor - Toronto
- Toronto Fashion Writers Wanted
- Translations from English/French/Spanish into Italian
- Copywriter for Web Needed – Telecommute (GBP 12 for 1200 words + bonus + quality bonus incentive)
- Sports Writers – London, UK (USD 15-25 per article)
- Russia Today Seeks Stringer-Based Journalists
- Need Hip Hop Writers and Industry News Sources – Atlanta
- Researcher for Celebrity Blog Needed - Telecommute
- Female Online Talk Show Host - Contract – Austin ($1,000 per show)
- Proofreader Fluent in Dutch – Contract – Boston ($15 per hour)
- Producer for Online Content and Tools – Contract – Cambridge, MA
- Writing/Editing/Copywriter Wanted @ Venator Partners – Wellesley, MA
- Business to Business Construction Magazine Writers Wanted ($0.10 per word for first assignment; $0.16 cents per word after)
- Educational Curriculum Editor - Contract – Downtown Chicago ($15-$20 per hour)
- Technical Benefits Writer - Telecommute
- Technical Writer - Contract – Dallas ($33.47-$43.88 per hour)
- Youth Journalist Needed for National Magazine – Denver
- Creative Writer for Denver Print Magazine ($0.10 per word)
- Jr-Mid Level Technical Writer – Contract – Denver
- Freelance Copywriters @ Red Table Studio – On Site – Los Angeles
- Freelance Writers Needed for Football Preview Issue – Santa Monica
- Experienced SEO Copywriter Wanted - Contract – On Site – Los Angeles
- Media Company Looking for Freelancers to Write Press Releases
- Need Professional Articles About Real Estate – International Market
- Help Section Writer – Telecommute
- Bloggers Wanted at Green Web Site – Must Have Proven Blog Track Record
- Automotive Content Writers Needed – Telecommute
- Intern for a Major Magazine - New York
- Spanish Proofreader – On Site – Local Candidates Only – New York ($25 per hour)
- Blogger Aged 18-29 For Music/Sports/Pop Culture Content (up to $750 per month)
- Proofreader Needed - Pharmaceutical – Contract ($25-$30 per hour)
- Drug Information Specialist – Contract – Wilmington, DE ($50-$60 per hour)
- Freelance Tech Blogging Position - Telecommute
Good Luck!
Thanks Jodee. Seeing all the ads for technical writers, it looks like you guys have brought in Ugur at the perfect time!
@ Fiona: You are most welcome. Seeing all the ads made me curious about this kind of writing too and I’m really glad that took a chance and asked Ugur if he would be willing to talk to me about what he does. The fact that he will be blogging for us too is wonderful news for all of us, I think!
I’ve worked for the Construction Magazine publishers for about a year. Most of the assignments I did were one-source (all information provided for you and the source knows about the interview), 750-word articles that paid around $240. They pay within 30 days after the article is submitted, too. And if they like you, the work is pretty steady.
Sue – did you have a lot of prior experience in the construction industry?
I’ve been checking this job board for about three months, and I just wanted to thank you for all the great leads. I got my first job about two months ago, and I’m in the process of applying for two others. Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks Jodee for the jobs today! Great list. I’m going to apply for two jobs today however, I’ve never been asked to right a resume, and I have to supply one for one of the postings. What is the best way to make a resume with only one job under your belt so show for? Also, if a job posted is not requiring a resume or sample then should you provide one as a “just in case”? Thanks! Nic
Sue, thanks for sharing your Construction Magazine experience. One of my copy writing idols, Bob Bly, recommends writing for such “trade publications” rather than regular mass-market consumer magazines. I agree with him that the chances for a freelancer to establish a steady and well-paying connection is much higher with such relatively unknown industry periodicals.
I agree wholeheartedly about trade publications. Typically, I’ve found that the jobs pay well, the working relationship is very respectful and the assignments are unique (though definitely within the niche.)
Great list today! I already applied for two things. I’m trying to ramp up business for when I increase my hours in the fall in this is really helping.
I heard back from one of these already. Apparently, the guy and his friend have been communicating and sharing emails of freelancers who quote prices. I quoted his friend a lower price (more familiar with the material) and now he’s asking me to match the price. That really kind of bothers me that they are keeping lists of what price has been quoted by what person.
Thank you all for sharing tips, experiences etc. As a newbie – to freelance writing & to this site – I find every bit of information here useful in some way. I hope it’s ok to post a general, beginner level question here.
How much and what should I say in my application when the project details are vague & there’s no mention of a website or company. Should I attach a brief version of my resume? Or just describe in a few sentences about my writing background and interests although I am not sure if that’s what they are looking for?
@ Nicole: The resume I use has my freelancing stuff on it as well as the work I did in my previous life. I don’t list everyone I have done work for on it. Instead, I describe describe myself as a self-employed freelancer who performed “x” types of services during that time.
My “freelancing” resume doesn’t include my address or phone number on it. I only put my name and e-mail address at the top.
It’s a good idea to include a resume and samples unless you are specifically asked *not* to do so. Make it easy for the employer to find out who you are and what you can do. If they have many, many responses to weed through (like the ones who advertise here), they may not take the time to follow up with people who don’t provide this information from the outset, and you may not get the job.
Hope that helps.
I also freelance for Bowen, Guerrero & Howe (the B2B construction magazine people). They publish about half a dozen titles, including American Builders Quarterly, Hispanic Executive Quarterly, Energy International Quarterly, Green Business Quarterly, and Canadian Business Quarterly. Lead time for articles is two weeks, and the editors I’ve worked with have been great–personable and understanding when an interviewee suddenly seems to disappear from the world. Steady work, too. I’d recommend applying.
*Oops. I meant Canadian Builders Quarterly, not Canadian Business Quarterly. Sorry!
Here’s a conundrum…Spanish Proofreader. I shouldn’t look at these job boards so late…lol.
hey–does any one know what I should charge for a) a monthly newsletter and b) a press release?
It looks like I’ve gotten hired off the board recently! Yay! (And thank you!)
Alicia:
I personally charge between $50-$70 an hour. Estimate how long the job will take you, and charge that much. If it feels too low, you can go by guidelines… like I usually start around $45 for a press release, and charge more if I think it will take a long time.
@ Dionne: That is great news! Congrats!
Thanks Dionne–now, to clarify, when I write a press release, am I simply writing it, or am I being hired to distribute it as well??? Does it depend on what the client wants, and if they want distribution, do I charge more?
@Sue: Why did you stop working for them? (Hopefully you got a better gig!)