Freelance Writing Jobs for Friday, August 15, 2008
August 15, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! It’s Friday (already!) and I’ve got leads for news writers, technical writers, translators, and copywriters for you this morning. There is an opp for a fashion writer, a business case study writer, and an early childhood education writer. I’ve included a listing for the Carnegie/Newhouse School Legal Reporting Fellowship, since it is offered to freelance writers. Some internships round out the list.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Leads…
- Freelance News Writer - Tribune Company – New York
- Technical Writer – 6 Month Contract – Dallas
- Freelance Copywriter @ Digimas – New York
- Carnegie/Newhouse School Legal Reporting Fellowship – USA ($3,000)
- Neighborhood Content Writers Wanted – Atlanta ($20 per hour + bonus)
- Writer who Uses Visual Mapping Wanted – Telecommute
- Call for Writers for Web-zine ($0.50 per word)
- Editor – Higher Ed. Life Sciences – Telecommute ($18 per hour)
- Technical Writer – Austin ($36.75 per hour)
- Business Case Study Writer/Researcher - Contract – Austin
- Experienced Freelance Writers – Want to Write About Cars? - Telecommute ($15 per hour)
- Fashion Writer for a Small Business in Dallas-Fort Worth
- Occupational Training/OHSA Writer/Editor – Telecommute
- Copywriter for Green Living Content Site – Telecommute ($17.50 per hour)
- Freelance Writer for Local Magazine – Las Vegas
- Online Content Editor - Health and Fitness – Telecommute
- Opinionated Writer for Business/Finance Topics – Telecommute
- Translators Wanted - German, Russian, Romanian, Polish and Arabic
- Writing and Marketing Interns for Environmental Publication – Telecommute
- Copy Editor/Proofreader for Med Ed Company - On Site – Greenwich, CT
- Early Childhood Education Content Writer – 6 Month Contract – New York
- Technical Writer – Must Have Experience Writing About Medical Devices - 3-6 Month Contract – Orange County (30-$40 per hour)
- Health Wellness Sales Copy Needed - Media, PA ($500)
- Food Writers – Portland, OR
- Grant Writer or Technical Writer Needed for Business Plan – Seattle
- Sales Letter Wanted
- Copy Writer for Green Living Content Site – Telecommute (up to $17.50 per hour)
- Local Writer Wanted for National Architecture Magazine - Vancouver, B.C. ($0.20 per word to start)
- Part Time Editorial Intern @ LifeTips.com – Boston ($10 per hour)
- Fall Internship: Budget Travel Site in Soho – ($35/day stipend)
- Editorial Intern with Mediabistro.com - New York (College Credit)
Thanks for the job leads this morning!
Thanks for the writing leads. I emailed for two that looked appealing.
This job: Copy Writer for Green Living Content Site
is listed twice.
I applied for two jobs this morning! Wish me luck! (Why do I always feel as if I am throwing my words out there and getting nothing back?)
The 50 cent a word ad from Atlanta Craigslist for webzine writers: does anyone else get a questionable vibe from this? They want writing samples that fit within their categories; I guess I’ve just been burned by so many scam ads on CL, I’m leery of giving them the content they want on the first contact.
The Green Living job is actually listed on at least two different CL locations — Las Vegas and Seattle. The ad doesn’t seem shady, and since it’s an Internet company, I guess I can see why they’d want to broaden their reach with multiple listings. But am I missing something? Does this seem suspicious to anyone?
I applied for that job. I hesitated for two seconds but sent off anyways.
I have three resumes that I send off depending on what the job asks. The first one is called 1. Michelle’s Writing Resume
which just lists my titles to pieces I’ve written and the location where the piece is at. My email, my writing website, and my blog are listed. The second one is called 2. Michelle’s Writing Resume With Bio And Clips which is pretty straightforward and includes only my email, my writing website, and my blog. The third is called 3. My Writing Portfolio With Resume; again pretty straightforward and only includes my email, my writing website, and my blog.
When in doubt or if there is vague info. about the job I only send off the first resume.
I got a great medical blogging/writing gig from the FWJ list recently. I received an e-mail today stating that the Managing Editor position is now vacant, as things “didn’t work out” with the editor I was hired to work with (exact wording from the announcement that was sent out via e-mail).
I have drafted a quick e-mail to the network editor expressing my interest and included a few bullet points of information that show that I am perfect for the job (hands-on medical research experience, excellent proofreading/editing abilities, project management/coordination experience, certification in medical terminology, etc.). However, I am kind of hesitating to send the
e-mail – I feel like a vulture swooping in when they just announced the editor is being replaced. Any thoughts from FWJ commenters?
I would say if they emailed you and you meet their qualifications then go for it. You never know where it could next lead you. It’s a job lead just like any other. Don’t feel bad. Feel inspired and motivated.
Thanks, Michelle! I will send the e-mail.
YVW indeed.
Leigh — I agree with Michelle. If you don’t go for it, someone else will. Good luck.
Leigh,
I got the same email. They didn’t advertise the position. They let us know that the Managing Editor is no longer with the company for that specific channel.
“I have to let you all know that “….” is no longer the Managing Editor of the Medical Science channel. Unfortunately it did not work out.
In the meantime, please coordinate topic ideas with me and the team here will be copy editing and publishing articles until we find our next Managing Editor.
I’m really looking forward to this phase of the channel and hope all of you will continue to be a key part of it!
Regards,
I sent an e-mail and she responded pretty quickly; she thanked me for expressing interest and gave me more information on the position. I’m just mad that it’s Friday and now I have to wait until Monday to see what’s next!
Hi Jodee, You can now also add my name to the site’s visitor list… I really like browsing through this one for related job searches. Easy navigation and a blog like look…frankly it’s very appealing!! Anyways I am still a novice in the field of freelance writing career…I will now visit daily….
Cheers!!!
Just curious? Why was the ad about cars pulled?
@ Preetam: Welcome to FWJ! I hope you will continue to visit and post more often.
@ Mike: The ad may have been removed by the client. They may have received enough applications.
Great, long list! I applied for several of them. I’ve heard back from a couple leads I’ve gotten on here in the last couple weeks and am waiting to hear what they thought of my samples.