Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Freelance Writing
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got opps for bloggers, copywriters, and editors for you this morning. If you have hedge fund experience, knowledge about commercial property or social studies, there are leads here for you too.
Is your dream job posted on today’s list? Let us know!
Leads…
- Family, Technology, NFL Bloggers Needed @ Content Quake
- Freelance News Writer @ Tribune Company – New York
- A Saucy New Site for 20 and 30-Something Ladies Seeks Bloggers
- Commercial Property Investing Writer for Membership Site – Melbourne
- French Canadian Copywriter Needed – Montreal
- Writer for Montreal VIP Web Site
- Sports Betting Writer Wanted ($30 per article)
- Junior Assistant Editor - Part Time – Work from Home ($12.30 per hour)
- Online Fashion Magazine Looking for Interns – Unpaid – Telecommute
- Creative Writing Tutor Needed – Richmond, British Columbia
- Freelance Pet/Animal Writer Needed – Telecommute
- Smart Fun Fashionista to Help Build Online Fashion Community Wanted – Telecommute
- Talented Writer Wanted
- Copywriter Wanted – Contract – Telecommute
- Blogger Wanted - Internship – Unpaid
- Las Vegas Nightlife Writer Wanted
- Writer/Photographer Wanted @ WestSideToday – Los Angeles ($0.05 per word)
- Exciting New Media Company Seeks Impressive Interns – Culver City – Unpaid
- Freelance Medical Factcheckers Wanted - On/Off Site – Union Square/New York
- Copy Editor for Dietary Supplement Labels Needed – On Site – New York ($25-$35 per hour)
- MCAT Review Question Writers Needed - Telecommute ($1700 for the project)
- Market Research Analyst - Contract – Telecommute
- Eco/Food Blogger Needed - Telecommute ($16 per post and up + bonuses)
- Editorial Internship @ 236.com – Paid – New York
- JuliB.com Looking for Writers in Orange County
- Freelance Writer - Contract – Lansdale, PA Area (up to $30 per hour)
- Writers/Researchers @ LakeLubbers.com – Telecommute ($12 per hour)
- Rewriter (General and Technical) for Japanese Company – Telecommute (3600 yen per hour/US $34 per hour)
- Social Studies Item Writer - Telecommute ($20 per item)
- Social Studies Item Editor – Telecommute ($30 per item)
- Technical Writer – Must Have Medical Device Mfg Experience – 3-6 Month Contract ($35-$50 per hour) – Mountain View, CA
- Are You a Journalist/Writer with Hedge Fund Experience? – Telecommute
Good Luck!
Jodee
So, in reading the medical fact checker ad, I totally remembered that I have medical research experience that I completely forgot about. About 8 years ago, I had two positions where I assisted with research studies, helped prep research articles for submission to pubs like JAMA and NEJM, and did extensive background research using medical journals. Somehow, this all slipped my mind. I’m thinking it would have been helpful to include all of this experience all the darn times I applied for health/medical writing/editing gigs, no?
lol That, my friend, is called Teflon Brain Syndrome.
Wow, I’ve been gone for a week on vacation (Ireland – it was wonderful!) and there are so many posts here to catch up on. I missed lasts weeks round of Freelance Idol, but I’ll try to catch up and jump back in with the voting this week.
Thanks for the great leads today!
With my teaching and textbook background, I am always looking for educational related gigs! The item writing and editing jobs are perfect! Thanks again!
Has anyone has trouble applying for Content Quake? I’ve filled out the application and I just keep getting an error message when I try to send it. Also, I couldn’t find any information on pay rates. Is anyone familiar with this site?
Melissa,
Yes, I had trouble the first couple of times applying to the Content Quake site. The varification letters/numbers wouldn’t show up, thus giving me an error. I just kept going out and back in again. The third time was the charm and the varification showed up at the bottom of the page. So, had to rewrite my application three times. I was just about to send and e-mail to let them know. Actually, I thought it was me as I only have dial-up and can sometimes (a lot of times) have problems like this. So, try again and good luck.
However, they say they pay per post, but I couldn’t find a dollar amount anywhere. It’s a big differenct between paying $1 post or $15 or $20 per post. So, we will see if it’s worth our time.
Is it just me, or are more and more job posters requiring “sample” pieces to be written as part of the application process? And am I being stubborn in not succumbing to this practice?
@ Robin: Wow, a vacation in Ireland – I am totally envious!
Welcome back!
Leigh
Before I decided to embark on freelance writing I was working on my resume to look for telecommuting work. When I immediately made the switch I created a writer’s resume and pulled all relevant parts of my previous work experience and volunteer work (writing, editing, proofing, desktop publishing and research).
The first page highlights all the above experience and the second page is just a history of employers, job titles, length of employment, education etc.
I know everybody doesn’t request a resume but I refer to it most times when I apply for something so I don’t forget those details that are, like you said eight years out or so, LOL.
I didn’t have any noticeable problems with the Quake ad.
That Japanese translation proofing sounds like fun. If I didn`t have kids, I would go for that one, but I really hate to take on super tight deadlines when I have two toddlers clamoring for attention!
I’m new here and can’t wait to explore and get ideas on how to get into freelance writing. But I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. I keep coming on to sites like ifreelance.com, getafreelancer.com, and elance.com. I’m sure that it would be a good idea to have a portfolio type account at a site like one of those. But I was wondering if any of you had advice on which site is the safest and most productive, for lack of a better word. I don’t want to end up in a scam site but I want something worthwhile.
Thanks so much!
I guess the 3rd time’s a charm. I finally got my application to Content Quake to go through.
@Amanda-
I’ve had three people come back and ask me for specific samples written just for them using their keywords in the past two days. One, I actually did a brief sample and then uploaded it to my site to keep them from being able to use it. He told me it wasn’t acceptable sent that way and that I’d blown it. I figure I’m much better off because that really suggests he was planning to take my sample and run.
The other two, I explained to them that I am not willing to submit new work when I’d supplied dozens of potential samples through links. One emailed me back and at least said thanks anyway but that she wouldn’t work with writers who didn’t trust her, the other never responded at all.
I know where you are coming from with writing samples. I did one just before the 4th, followed up twice, and have not heard a word from anyone. It was a legit site, so I keep checking to see if my work mysteriously pops up on their site!
Thanks Ann and Marlene. It’s always been my stance not to write the sample, as I feel the clips I send are telling enough of my writing abilities, areas of expertise, etc. But seeing it as an increasing trend has me wondering if I need to get a little flexible on the subject. I think I’ll stick with my stubbornness for now!
That Japanese editor gig does sound fun…I’m thinking of applying!
Great list Jodee, as always!
The only time I’ll write a specific sample (tailored just for that client) is if they’re willing to pay for it. I’ve had a few clients tell me they will pay for samples, and they have. Otherwise, I don’t. We don’t expect other professionals to audition for a job; why should writers be expected to? Maybe that’s a bad attitude, but oh well.
I usually don’t do samples, but did one for the Prevention Contributor Program and for that “saucy new site” blogging lead. Each employer only wanted a 200-word post, so I figured there was little to lose. Plus, I was actually able to use the same sample for both leads.
Though, I’m still wondering (just a teensy weensy bit) if I did the right thing.
@Amanda I use to give out several writing samples at one point when starting, but was stung hard when someone used my sample without paying me and said I was not right for the job. I guess it all depends on things. I have links to sample writing and that’s all I give anymore.
I know we had a round just last week about the appropriateness of posting low-paying jobs, so I have hesitated to bring this up, but what is your rationale for posting unpaid internships. I have noticed more and more of them in the job list. Today, for example, there were two of them. I understand that internships often provide a springboard to a job, but unpaid ones seem to come awfully close to exploiting aspiring writers.
@ Tish: I started posting internships, paid and unpaid/college credit, in the spring because we had a few students asking if we could find leads for them. I make a point of indicating that they are internships and whether or not they are paid so that those of you who are not interested in those kinds of opportunities can skip them. They are posted here in an attempt to give the people who visit this site the kinds of leads they are interested in. I hope that helps to clarify things.
I used to write for Content Quake and they do pay a low amount per post and there is a limit for how many posts they’ll pay for – so it’s more like a base pay. I believe there was an incentive for traffic but no access to traffic reports so you just have to believe them when they tell you how many hits you got.
I left after the first month due to a number of issues. If you’re starting out, it’s a good place to learn the craft.
Re: Writing Samples.
I had another last night, but this time I did the sample only because it was the only way I knew if I could actually do the work. It was for that beer blog post a day or so ago and the guy said he’d pay if the work was going to be used. I have my finger’s crossed that I am selected because though the searching government databases was different, I learned quite a bit while doing the search.