Freelance Writing Jobs for Wednesday, September 10, 2008
September 10, 2008 by Jodee
Filed under Writing Gigs
Good morning FWJ Friends! I’ve got leads for bloggers, news writers, and editors for you today. There are opps for technical writers, beauty writers, entertainment reporters, and copywriters as well. A writing internship and a couple of magazine leads round out today’s list.
Leads…
- Men’s Interest Writer/Blogger @ TSB Magazine ($10-$30 per article)
- Freelance B2B Writers @ the McLean Group – Telecommute ($25-$50 per hour)
- Freelance News Writer – Tribune Company – Los Angeles, CA
- Freelance Web Producer @ PeoplePets.com – New York
- Associate Editor @ ESPN – Full Time Freelance – New York
- Technical Writer for Six Week Project – Atlanta
- American Sports Blogger ($10 per post)
- Editing Help with Parenting Articles – Telecommute ($30 per hour)
- Writers Needed – Telecommute
- Technical Writer - Telecommute ($30 per hour)
- Travel Writers – Trazzler.com ($1000 per month)
- Technical Writer – Contract – Austin ($30-$35 per hour)
- Freelance Skincare and Beauty Writers Needed for Online Magazine – Telecommute
- Sr. Copywriter - Chicago ($30-$40 per hour)
- Technical Writer – HR Processes – Long Term Contract – Dallas
- News Writer for AM Newscast – Houston ($25/hr)
- Freelance Writers for the Jewish Journal - Los Angeles ($75-$150 per article)
- Freelance Writers for Jewish Family Magazine – Los Angeles ($50-$150)
- Celebrity and Entertainment Reporter – Miami Area Residents Preferred
- Marketing Writer for Web Site - Contract – Minneapolis-St.Paul
- Experienced, Part Time Copy Editor Wanted - Telecommute ($30-$35 per hour)
- Freelance Jr. Copywriter/Communications Coordinator @ Freelancers Union – Dumbo
- Copywriter Needed ASAP – Telecommute
- Stouthearted Writer Wanted – Philadelphia
- Writing Internship – Mira Mesa ($10 per hour)
- Web Content Manager - Part Time – Seattle Area Applicants ($500 per month)
Good Luck!
Thanks for this, Jodee. I plan on applying for a couple of them.
take care…
Up early…thanks.
Thank you, Jodee. My skills, experience and interests are more on the editing side rather than the writing side so I usually am more a lurker. But I am happy (okay, more like giddy) to say that I just applied to a position that you posted here.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for posting all of these leads everyday– you are wonderful!
Just a note on the Writers Needed (Telecommute)
She said the most she can pay right now is $3 to $5 with articles ranging from 300 to 1500 words. So there’s not a lot of money to be made with this one.
Thanks for the helpful pay clarification, Ann.
Thanks, Jodee! This was a great list for me, too, since so much of my work involves rewriting and editing.
Thanks, Ann, for clarifying the pay on that ad and sharing with us! That saved me the pain of a cover letter and samples.
You are most welcome for the leads.
Thanks Ann, for letting us know about the pay! Thanks Jodee for the leads…….
Hi All,
I’m removing the link to the ad to Haute Living magazine. For more details, please see this thread a Writer’s Weekly.
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=7072
Thanks for the list. Too bad I didn’t live in Austin TX – that trazzler.com one is right up my alley! think they’d consider telecommute?
@ Kathy,
I totally think they would consider telecommute. They are looking for people to focus on certain regions for TRAVEL, so go ahead and offer your work and ideas, from wherever you are, offering a regional focus there.
@ Deb: I found that link and applied there anyway. That was last year, and I expect they generally handle things well. I called them when I began freelancing to ask about where to send pitches, and they seemed very open about freelance pitches. After I wrote my asking rate and when I prefer to receive payment, I also wrote in my e-mail: “I expect that Haute Living, as a respected luxury lifestyle publication, pays fairly and on time.” I’m taking my chances, that’s a nice byline and I know I have great ideas for that issue.
Thanks for this list, Jodee. Your efforts are highly appreciated!
There’s just one thing that’s bugging me. A few days ago, I answered one post that needs writers. Today I receive a reply. I was instructed to pay a one-time fee of roughly $7 before I would be included in their pool of writers.
I sense some red flags over this one.
What do you, folks, say?
@ Joe, Don’t do it
@Joe: I found that same thing a couple weeks ago, as I come here often but usually just lurk. I asked for the sample list he was willing to give, then said that I’ll wait. He emailed me yesterday and asked about it. It looks like he just takes a list of bidding projects, because all the ones in the sample say “interested in hearing bids from multiple authors” and though it’s a one time fee, I just don’t get it… so I skipped it.
Hey jodee, great list..really wonderful and useful..Keep the work going up! thanx
@Joe–sounds like you’ve run into Quentin Cougher? I got that email last week and wasn’t too sure about it. There was some discussion on this board about his legitimacy back in July or August. Do a google search on the name and you can find the links and decide for yourself. If it’s something else–definitely raises suspicion–you shouldn’t have to pay to work.
[quote]ounds like you’ve run into Quentin Cougher? I got that email last week and wasn’t too sure about it. There was some discussion on this board about his legitimacy back in July or August. Do a google search on the name and you can find the links and decide for yourself. If it’s something else–definitely raises suspicion–you shouldn’t have to pay to work.[/quote]
You’re right,Chris. It’s him. And thanks for all your timely warning. You just saved my meager money. Thanks to all of you!
I try to avoid any sites or individuals that as for “listing” fees or other fees up front. Some of them may be legitimate, but I’ve heard so many horror stories (from writers and other arts people) that I just prefer to stay away. Besides, there are plenty of locations (say – freelancewritinggigs.com) that offer great leads and don’t cost a dime, plus you get wonderful tips, helpful suggestions and much needed support for your time.