Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got leads for technical writing, content writing, and editing jobs for you today. There are opps for writers knowledgeable about mountain biking, food, sports, alternative medicine, and celebrity gossip as well.
I hope your week gets off to a great start by your finding something you are interested in applying for on today’s list.
Leads…
- Technical Writer/Editor - Houston
- Ongoing Opportunities for Web Content Writers - The Creative Group - Houston, TX
- Freelance Editor, Kraft Food Magazine - Must be Fluent in French - New York
- Business/Tech Satire Writer @ Jotzel Media
- Creative Technical Editor - Lead Math Content Development Team - Washington, D.C. - Work from home ($20-$30 per hour)
- Technical Writer - Enterprise Software - Contract - Herndon, VA
- Technology Writer Wanted - Contract - San Francisco
- Technical Writer - Temporary - San Francisco
- Senior Copywriter Opportunity with Advertising Agency - San Francisco
- Portland Travel/History/Culture Writer Needed for Book Opportunity - Contract
- Mountain Bikers Needed
- Food Writer Wanted - New York City resident Preferred
- Freelance Web Writers Wanted - Telecommute
- ATV Editor - Freelance - Telecommute
- Alternative Medicine Researcher/Writer Wanted ($15-$20 per hour)
- One Time Event - Writer to Cover Football Game ($75)
- Fashion Writers Wanted - University City/Philadelphia
- Freelance Writer in St. Paul/Minneapolis Area for Book Project
- Screenwriter Needed - 1 Week Writing in Hawaii from November 1-8, 2008
- Need a Funny, Celebrity-Obsessed Blogger ($500 per month to start)
- Part Time Web Content Writer/Editor - Houston
- Experienced Ghost Writer for Meditation Book - Denver area applicants
- Marketing Writer/Editor for Short-Term Project - Telecommute
- Articles Wanted - Online Educational Resource Magazine
- Freelance Financial Writer - Telecommute
- Freelance Writer with Healthcare Experience - Telecommute
- Contract: Write 10 SEO Documents About Online Employee Scheduling Software - Telecommute
- In-House Freelance Writer Needed - Milton
- Strategic Coach Writer - Contract - Toronto
- Creative Writer Needed - Shamanism, Ayahuasca, Plant Spirits
- Writing and Editing Internships @ The Sacramento Press - College Credit
- Student Bloggers Wanted @ Axiom Financial Solutions - College Credit
- Seeking Part Time Fall Technical Research Intern @ VIPMobile - San Francisco - Paid
- Writing Internship Opportunity - Los Angeles ($12-$20 per hour)
Good Luck!
August 25th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Thanks for the leads Jodee!
August 25th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Jodee:
Thanks as always. The NYC food writer doesn’t give any idea of payment. I emailed the address to ask, so far have heard nothing. It’s so dumb of posters to be vague or say nothing; why should writers go to the trouble of writing letters, providing samples, etc. if they have no idea what the poster’s end of the deal is?
August 25th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Wow Jodee! That’s a fantastic list you’ve got there! I need to get on it!
Thanks!
August 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Great list Jodee, as always! I applied for quite a few positions. Thanks!
August 25th, 2008 at 10:20 am
FYI - I just accidentally clicked on the dtv2009 trackback and my avast software blasted a warning that a virus was found/aborted. It could be a false alarm. Didn’t stick around to see.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:25 am
The Alternative Medicine Researcher/Writer position has been filled. That sure didn’t take long.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I find the Hawaii trip for a screenwriter interesting. Then, the one to write about the Amazon healers. What an adventurous morning!
August 25th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Thanks for the great list, Jodee!
August 25th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Thanks for taking the time out again to post a varied writing lead list.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Great info Jodee! I love this site, and check on it every morning.
August 25th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Thanks Jodee!
I have a question. I’ve been apply to jobs for the past few weeks and haven’t gotten any nibbles back. So I think I need to change my approach. I am pretty qualified on paper (Masters in Technical Writing and 10 years experience as a technical writer). I am not applying for tech writing stuff but website, content and blogs.
When you write about the job opportunities, what do you include? I am currently writing a brief email about why I am qualified for that job, my resume and a relevant writing sample. Is there something I am missing or do I just need to keep being persistant?
August 25th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Just keep being persistent. Your 10 years of tech writing experience may make them think you wouldn’t want to write for what they are paying, as web content and blog posts are almost always lower paid than tech writing.
August 25th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Thank you Tish. I think you may be right. I have been emphasising my degree and my experience in the emails. I currently want to writing other than Technical Writing because writing software documentation made me not enjoy writing as much, if that makes sense…
August 25th, 2008 at 11:58 am
You guys are most welcome for the leads.
@ Mari: I agree it can be frustrating when the rate of pay is not posted in the ad. Many job ads in the brick and mortar world don’t include this information either, though.
@ Jennifer: You could include something in your cover letter saying that you are looking for experience in a different type of writing and are looking for opportunities in the content writing and blogging areas. It’s a numbers game as much as anything else. Just keep applying for the jobs you are interested in and you will start getting nibbles.
August 25th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
It’s not on this post, but I have been seeing a few job postings for Demand Studios lately. I applied to write for them almost two weeks ago, and haven’t heard anything. I’ve tried logging into their system, and it keeps telling me my application has been submitted, and that I will be notified when it is processed. I’m pretty sure some people here said they write for them, so I was wondering how long it takes to get accepted as a writer. Also, will I find out if I have been turned down, or do they only contact those they are interested in working with??
Thanks!
August 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Great list Jodee.
August 25th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
@ Kecia–I applied for Demand Studios last week and was accepted the same day, so from my experience it shouldn’t take that long. Perhaps others had a different experience. I have heard that the editing/review process tends to take a while, perhaps it also takes a while for application reviews in certain instances. I was accepted for “How To” articles only, at the moment–perhaps it takes longer for other sections such as “about”. Hope this was helpful, I know how frustrating it can be waiting for a response of some kind.
August 25th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I was accepted a day or so after applying to them a week back, but when I went to fill out the US tax form they have online, I realized that they don’t employ writers outside the US (I’m in Canada). I emailed to make sure this was in fact correct, and not just that I needed to request another form, and got a rather terse email back basically saying that I should have mentioned I was Canadian and that they wouldn’t have even looked at my application if they’d known. I swallowed my pride and wrote back an apology for the confusion, and wondered if sending my Social Insurance Number helped at all, but haven’t heard back. That’s been the extent of my experience with Demand.
August 25th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I too applied to Demand Studios quite awhile back but never heard a peep. I am Canadian too. Maybe they figured that out and that’s why I never got a response back. No where did I see that they only accept US writers. Maybe I missed something. *Scratches head and moves on.*
August 25th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I write for Demand. They take about a day to get back after a preliminary screening, but they then make you a permanent offer about a week later. It’s great! They give you a limit of 10 articles at first (”How To” format only), changing the limit as you go. I haven’t gotten any other formats yet, but they do exist.
My one complaint is that articles can sit in their editing queue for a while. It’s frustrating, esp. when you think that you’ll get paid one week, and you don’t. Otherwise, can’t beat it.
I applied for two other things today, Jodee. Thank you.
August 25th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
For me it was about a week — a fun company to work for…
August 25th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Is it just me or are more and more job listings for writers looking for locals? It seems like a lot of them are wanting writers to pop in to the office.
I`m in Guatemala, so that won`t be happening anytime soon.
August 25th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Jodee - thank you for your encouragement, I will keep applying. It’s good to know that it’s a numbers game and that I just need to keep going. I also added in your line about wanting to try other types of writing. Good advice.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:54 am
The Health Writer position contacted me nearly immediately. They really liked my writing style and said my writing background fit their needs - Yeah! This one pays quite well and look promising. Keep your fingers crossed for me!