We are a Quantcast Top 100 website and fast growing online magazine, actively seeking new writers to join our network.

We have a wide range of writers who come from a variety of backgrounds to inform, entertain and inspire our 20 million monthly readers with an easy to use publishing platform.

As one of our writers you will:

• Have the freedom to write what you want, when you want
• Work one-on-one with professional editors
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• Be rewarded with bonuses and incentives
• Gain access to a vibrant online writing community and forum.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please visit our website to learn more or APPLY TODAY. ]]> 2009-10-26T12:47:11-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1438438297.html text 2009-10-26T12:47:11-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/wri/1436636372.html Advertising and PR agency seeks full-time writer/account exec

Rushed. Spontaneous. Constantly changing. If any of those thoughts scare you, click on the little X on the upper right-hand corner of your screen and run, don’t walk, to the nearest exit.

If on the other hand, you are a quick study, high-energy, creative, enthusiastic and embrace change, keep reading and start typing. We may have a fit.

Our small, recently formed full-service creative agency has strong start-up list of B2B clients and the desire to grow our relationships with current and prospective clients. To do that, we need an additional team member with the following qualities:
• Copywriting skills that captivate readers/listeners/viewers
• Agency experience that includes taking such good care of clients they never leave
• Accuracy we can count on
• Org skills that put the rest of us to shame

Other requirements:
• Four-year degree or comparable experience in journalism, PR, advertising, marketing or related field
• Minimum of three years of agency experience
• Experience developing and executing social media strategies
• High comfort level with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

We provide:
• A flexible work environment
• The chance to grow with our business
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

To be considered for this position, submit:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Two or three writing samples
• Salary requirements
]]> 2009-10-25T01:41:49-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/wri/1436636372.html text 2009-10-25T01:41:49-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434976272.html

We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, a competitive benefits package, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced, fun, and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, view our company charter.

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Editor to be responsible for all phases of document and deliverable production including: editing/proofreading, layout, word processing, quality review, production, distribution, and archiving.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit complex technical documents for clarity, consistency, and grammatical correctness.
• Work closely with authors, technical reviewers, editors, graphic designers, and other staff to meet deadlines, ensure quality, and meet client needs.
• Train and advise technical staff on grammar and technical writing, company style guide, and incorporation of graphic elements into work products.
• Review editing, formatting, and layout of other editors to ensure that work products are of the highest quality.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Provide hands-on coordination of special projects.
• Assist with various clerical functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of recent, relevant technical editing experience (including, but not limited to, scientific, software, engineering, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years of recent graphics/layout experience.
• Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office Suite 2003 or later, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional. Practical knowledge of HTML and bibliographic programs a plus.
• Robust knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
• Ability to read and understand complex technical language and suggest changes for clarity, organization, consistency, and readability.
• Competency with graphical layout and formatting within technical documentation.
• Impeccable level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for working both cohesively within a team and independently as required.

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and a resume by email, mail, or fax to:

Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology
1455 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite D
Petaluma, CA 94954

Email: canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707.665.9800

No calls please. Please include the job reference code in your communication: SREDTR-CL. Sonoma Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit our website. ]]> 2009-10-23T18:05:18-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434976272.html text 2009-10-23T18:05:18-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434922532.html
Founded in 2002, BORU helps small businesses with software that increases sales, improves service and increases the productivity of operations.

A Project Manager/Technical Writer is needed for the discovery phase of a software project. We are looking for an entry level professional (college graduate) who is a good critical thinker and writer. Over the course of 2-3 months, the incumbent will research/document software comparisons, participate in discovery meetings, document discussions, and produce the software requirements documentation in the form of use cases, flow charts and screen mockups.

Applicants must be able to use Visio, Word, and a basic drawing program for screen mock-ups.

Ideally, this person will transition into the full time project manager to help organize efforts to build the software once requirements are complete and approved.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Research comparable software and present analyses to the decision makers.
• Document discussions in software discovery meetings
• Participate in software discovery meetings with questions, suggestions, clarifying statements, etc.
• Produce the software requirements documentation in the form of use cases, flow charts and screen mockups
• Document hours applied to discovery tasks and milestones, report to the client
• Perform project management tasks for the discovery phase

REQUIREMENTS
• College Degree (undergrad)
• Good writing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Visio, and a basic drawing program for screen mock-ups – or ability to learn software quickly.
• Experience with use cases is a plus.
• Applicants must be flexible to work around the client’s available hours. A lot of the work will take place early and late (eg between 6-8AM and 6-8PM). Off hours work can be done from home if the incumbent has a PC and an internet connection.

Job location is on the Near West side of Chicago (West Loopgate) and is EL accessible. There is an opportunity to work from home after the first few months.
Compensation: $20-25/hour based on experience
This is contract work for approximately 300 hours over the course of 2.5 months. Applicants must be flexible to work around the clients’ available hours.
]]> 2009-10-23T17:24:38-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434922532.html text 2009-10-23T17:24:38-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434867738.html Dear Craigslist Editor:
This is a job paid by the word.
It does not require any up-front or periodic payment, not require a club membership, not require recruitment of other members, sub-distributors or sub-agents. Furthermore this is not a distributorship or sales representative agency arrangement, not a franchise or pyramid scheme, not a multi-level marketing opportunity and not a commission job.

All our writers are paid for their work - no fees, no risk involved. Feeback in independent forums by authors and from authors show that we pay the full amount per word on a regular basis.
Thank you for treating us just as correct and fair as any other company providing jobs to authors.

Start writing now!

Textbroker.com is a free service that allows you to earn money for the articles you write. Acting as a mediator between writers and clients, Textbroker lists requests for freelance writing jobs on topics as varied as literature, family life, news, shopping and more. Ultimately, you have the power to choose what to write—and get paid for it.

What's more, you don't need to have a long history of writing experience to work with Textbroker, making it a great way to break into the freelance writing world. As new writers prove themselves up to the task of self-editing, writing in their own words, and meeting deadline, their potential earnings on Textbroker grow. Clients and Textbroker's staff rate each article, allowing authors to track their own progress and improve as writers.

If you know how to proofread and produce original content, you can get started immediately without paying a dime. At this time, Textbroker.com only accepts applicants who are U.S. citizens or residents over 18 years old.

Visit Textbroker.com to sign up with Textbroker and begin writing now.]]> 2009-10-23T16:46:21-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1434867738.html text 2009-10-23T16:46:21-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433965880.html
What we are looking for:
An experienced Managing Editor to work for our well established but growing multimedia brand. Your material will be read, heard, and watched by millions of people every day so there is a real opportunity here for widespread recognition. You must be passionate about our business, and seek to encourage each member of your team to be a vital and imaginative participant in growing brand awareness. This is the perfect opportunity for the right applicant to jump on board and ride the wave of success and growth that we are experiencing.

What you are into:
You are someone who lives and breathes pop culture. A critic, an expert, a fan. Movies, television, Hollywood, entertainment, celebrity and gossip are your life. You’ve spent hours compiling your ever-changing top five movies of all time. You are a TiVo junkie. You know who’s in rehab, who’s hooking up, and who’s breaking up at any and every moment. Plus, you understand what it takes to appeal to a male audience - what guys want to read, what makes them laugh, what makes them click, and what makes them keep coming back for more.

Specific Duties:
• Operates all facets of company’s Editorial Department
• Manages writing for several platforms, predominantly: blogs, web features, magazine features, TV and radio scripts, press releases and ad copy
• Supervises staff and freelance writers, including mentoring reporting skills, writing, and editing
• Assigns stories to writers ensuring a distribution of story types, workload management, and observance of tight deadlines
• Develops creative content that permeates pop culture
• Works with senior management in the development of monthly/yearly editorial calendar
• Participates in activities needed to support the functions of the Design, Marketing, and Production Teams
• Edits material for maximum Search Engine Optimization, and Social Media promotional impact

Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to develop and implement editorial voice and tone for a global media brand
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to write fresh, sophisticated, and humorous copy
• Possesses an intuitive feel for the tone of the Internet and the particular obsessions of the Internet audience
• Understanding of social networking conventions and best practices
• A creative idea generator
• Passionate about entertainment (movies, television, celebrity) and a pop culture guru
• Extensive contact list of associates in the film, television and entertainment industry, including publicists, agents, managers and other “un-named sources”
• Traditional print and journalistic news-gathering skills highly desired
• Highly organized. Able to prioritize and remain calm and focused in a high-pressure, quick turnaround environment
• High level of self-motivation and fastidious attention to detail
• Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Comfortable with R-rated content

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Prior Experience: 7+ years of work related and managerial experience required. Past experience writing for an established men’s publication preferred]]> 2009-10-23T08:01:32-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433965880.html text 2009-10-23T08:01:32-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1433520810.html
Duties:
1. Content writing and editing according to specifications;
2. Alignment of assessment items to state standards and state curricula;
3. Construction and review of test forms;
4. Participation in product review meetings and client meetings;
5. Development and review of test ancillary materials.
6. Other duties may include: creating item and passage (for ELA/Reading) assignments; performing QA reads of passages, items and forms; fact checking; gathering content from public domain sources; preparation of test content for committee reviews.

Required Education:
BA/BS in elementary or secondary education from an accredited four-year university, OR
BA/BS in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, mathematics, biology, history) from an accredited four-year university

Required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years teaching and/or curriculum experience at grades K-12
Minimum of 1 year writing and editing educational content for grades K-12
Minimum of 1 year experience performing some or all of the duties listed above

Required Skills:
Expert knowledge of subject matter
Proven ability to interact as part of a team
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form
Proven ability to effectively manage timelines and competing priorities
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
BA/BS and MA/MS in specific subject area (as applicable to job duties)
5 years or more teaching and/or curriculum experience at grades K-12
2-3 years in writing and editing educational content for grades K-12
2 or more years in performing some or all of the duties listed above
Ability to assume leadership roles with minimal training

Application Process:
Please submit resume/CV, including at least two (2) references, along with cover letter outlining relevant experience to: recruiter@sikana.com
Submit all documents as Microsoft Word files or PDF.
Include the following in the subject line: RPC Freelance Job “subject matter” (example: RPC Freelance Job Mathematics)

]]> 2009-10-22T19:08:21-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1433520810.html text 2009-10-22T19:08:21-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433211953.html Genres of writing include:

- Proposal Writing
-Business Journalism
- Life Science Writers
- Grant Writers
- Business Process Improvement Writers
- SDLC Processes
- ISO Processes
- CMMI Processes
- Business Plans
- Annual Reports

and etc.

Please contact us at scott@apbw.us if you are interested in joining us in any capacity. Please call us at 877-332-7292 ext # 13

A complete "Confidential Information Memorandum" is available on request. Please visit www.apbw.us.

Local subcontractor positions to write are available now in DC, MD and VA where you can write from home.

Thank you in advance for your interest.
]]> 2009-10-22T15:28:09-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433211953.html text 2009-10-22T15:28:09-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433176295.html I will pay $300 for the editing job.]]> 2009-10-22T15:05:53-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1433176295.html text 2009-10-22T15:05:53-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1431619178.html 2009-10-21T14:31:20-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1431619178.html text 2009-10-21T14:31:20-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1431170982.html 2009-10-21T10:27:59-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1431170982.html text 2009-10-21T10:27:59-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1430414946.html
-must have leadership management experience
-duties will include checking copy of catalogues, collateral, letters to vendors, signage, website, etc.
-will sometimes interface with product manager, merchandising
-will manage 1 direct report, 1 freelancer (can be up to 5)
-5-7 yrs experience
-at least 3 years in a management/supervisor role
-ideally someone with a background in a large creative agency or corporate agency environment
-Proficient in Mac/Quark as well as AP Style is a must]]> 2009-10-20T18:02:28-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1430414946.html text 2009-10-20T18:02:28-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1430376096.html Location: City of Chicago
Status: Freelance-to-Fulltime
Estimated Duration: freelance 2 months to fulltime
Starts: When the right candidate is identified
Rate: $20-22/hr; 45-48K


Job Description:
Our Client is the studio of an advertising agency who is in need of 2 solid agency proofreaders in a freelance to fulltime capacity.

Please respond specifically to the following points: please do not respond unless you can meet the specific criteria:

- Most recent experience needs to be at an agency - minimum of 3 years

- Experience proofreading: FSI's, Direct Mail, Websites, Presentations, Ads - all tactics that an agency could produce on behalf of their Clients

- The ability to annotate pdf's

- Experience handling 15-20 jobs over the course of one day

- The understanding that this is not a 9-5 job!

Please respond to the points above with your specific and relevant experience. Please also note: As you will be the ambassador of brand standards, aesthetics, etc. resumes that are laid out nicely and demonstrate an appreciation for quality control above and beyond only text and grammar.





If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: chicago30@jobalert.creativecircle.com

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com]]> 2009-10-20T17:34:18-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1430376096.html text 2009-10-20T17:34:18-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1429897431.html Brella Productions, a new-media production company located in Evanston, is seeking a full time Assistant Project Manager who is multilingual and ideally has some translation coordination experience to start immediately. We are a strongly team-oriented workplace where the ability to enjoy the work while playing well with others is extremely important.
Our ideal Assistant Project Manager must be fluent in Spanish, English and at least one other major language (Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, etc), have great organization skills, the ability to track multiple projects at once, enjoy technology, and an eye (and ear) for all the details. They must be upbeat, motivated, and ready to work in a highly productive yet friendly workplace.
Job Description
• Research and summarize a wide range of topics for the project team
• Assist with translation coordination
• Balance multiple demands and deadlines
• Help project managers organize projects, schedule deadlines and maintain documentation
• Review and help to break out scripts/ storyboards
• Assist project managers with testing & project review/QA
• Assist with foreign language recording sessions
• Facilitate communication with clients to assist project managers when they are not available
Skills
• Spanish & English fluency required, plus one additional major language.
• Competency in additional languages highly desired
• Prior translation experience is a strong plus
• Comfortable using computers and technology
• Extremely detail oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Very good writing and phone skills
• Highly skilled in Microsoft office products
• Able to set and maintain both short and long term deadlines
• Able to takes notes, self manage and follow through on complex projects
• Able to say no in a warm and friendly way
• Able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and multi-task
• Able to troubleshoot difficult or sensitive problems and find positive solutions
• Interested in learning new skills/methods and devising innovative solutions
Educational & Prior Job Qualifications
• 2 years of related professional experience and a college degree or 4+ years of related professional experience.
• Ideal candidate will have experience or degree in video or multimedia production, marketing, languages, or writing.

No phone calls please. No Freelancers. No Recruiters please.]]> 2009-10-20T12:48:01-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/wri/1429897431.html text 2009-10-20T12:48:01-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1429894834.html
All BCC Market Research reports analyze and provide five-year forecasts for all major global market segments and sub-segments, as well as a patent analysis, market share analysis, and profiles of all significant players in the markets. BCC Research Analysts are expected to suggest new topics within their coverage areas, and also must provide after-sale customer support as needed.
Send resume to kevin.fitzgerald@bccresearch.com]]> 2009-10-20T12:46:41-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1429894834.html text 2009-10-20T12:46:41-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1424575163.html
Company Overview
Allvoices is the fastest growing citizen-powered media site on the Web after having been launched just a year ago. People from around the world submit stories, photos and video on what's happening around them and use Allvoices' computer algorithms and the community to filter that content, surround it with relevant stories aggregated from mainstream news sources and get their names out to a world-wide audience. Allvoices' has 3 million unique visitors per month (and growing), with reports coming in from 167 countries. The site has an incentive program to pay contributors depending on their page views and fan loyalty, as well as a syndication program, to compensate contributors for images or videos sold to media outlets. Tying the quality of contributions — from posts to pictures and even comments — to users’ purse strings is part of the motivation for the reporting that happens on AllVoices.

Join Today! www.allvoices.com/register_now/ac


Join Allvoices’ worldwide revolution connecting the media with the people. As one of the web’s leading writing communities, Allvoices is responsible for publishing thousands of articles a day to a global network of users.

This freelance writing position will enable you to work around your own schedule and write about the topics you are most passionate about. Join the vibrant community of writers and editors already working for Allvoices

We’re looking for creative individuals that can share with the Allvoices community interesting perspective and helpful information in or around the following topics:

• Politics
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Business
• Science and Technology
• Conflict and Tragedy
• Health
• Travel
• Green/Environment



Who is an Allvoices contributor?

• Ambitious and independent writers sharing on the ground news and opinions
• Non-profit organizations that want to see their activities and accomplishments made public
• Photographers covering newsworthy events
• Free-lancing reporters not constrained to conventional journalistic processes
• Everyday individuals taking civic participation to a new level

Benefits of joining Allvoices:
1. Exposure – instantly publish your news and content around the globe
2. Engagement – ability to engage and reach others from more than 167 countries
3. Global reach – social networking and sharing features to connect with others inside and outside the Allvoices community
4. Control – You own your content which enables you to post/promote it on other sites and link or cross post your content from your blog or external website

Job Requirements:
• Strong writing ability, involving story style and headline creation.
• Knowledge of how to write for an online audience, and how it differs from other kinds of writing.
• Skilled at writing short, informative actionable articles on a variety of topics
• Solid news judgment, ability to recognize proper balance and accuracy in a story,
• Knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization).
• Able to work well independently and in a community

Join Today! www.allvoices.com/register_now/ac]]> 2009-10-16T15:34:12-05:00 en-us Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1424575163.html text 2009-10-16T15:34:12-05:00 http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1424268597.html
To apply, please send cover letter highlighting related experience, resume, three writing samples, and salary requirements to recruiter@copydesk.net; we cannot consider applications that don't have all of this information. Thank you for understanding that, because of the large number of applications we receive, we cannot respond to all of them, nor can we accept telephone calls or e-mails following up on the status of applications.
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