Tuesday’s Jobs and Markets
FREELANCE COPYWRITER WANTED
We are looking for a freelance copywriter (with marketing background) to
write brief 1-2 page case study for our small technology company. Will
require phone/email interview with our client. Please email resume and a
relevant sample of your work.
Telecommuting is ok. Location: Philadelphia.
Compensation: $300
Reply to: job-334271614@craigslist.org
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION EXPERTS SOUGHT
Major Publisher is seeking subject matter experts in elementary education
to develop courseware in elementary education teacher training at the
bachelor’s level.
Subject Matter Experts are provided with course descriptions, course
objectives, textbook and ancillary materials, and assistance from the
instructional designer and project manager.
Preference will be given to those individuals who have taught education
courses at the post-secondary level preparing teachers specifically to
teach in the K-12 arena. Subject matter experts are expected to possess
degrees above the bachelor’s level.
Please email resumes in a Word document detailing education, teaching
experience, and other related experiences.
Telecommuting is ok.
Compensation: $750 per course
Reply to: linda.malcak@pearsoned.com
CONTRACT RESEARCHER REQUIRED
Temporary, Part-time (50%)
The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics seeks an individual to
interview business leaders, summarize interviews, perform media and
literature searches, and create and write case studies.
The position requires excellent communications, writing, and interviewing
skills and command of English; a minimum of five years’ experience
interacting with those in the business world; and experience conducting
interviews and developing case studies. Preference will be given to those
with a master’s degree in journalism or related subject. Must be able to
translate difficult concepts for a general audience and interact
professionally with business leaders at senior levels. Seek imaginative,
independent self-starter who can get up-to-speed quickly and be productive
with little supervision. Experience working in a research environment a
plus. Experience using MS Word and PowerPoint required. Some travel will be
required.
Rate of pay will be commensurate with experience.
This is a six-month contract. Schedule to be determined.
Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs. Please
reference job number mit-00004124. In addition to a resume, application
material should include two to three writing samples.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from
women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with
disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Compensation: DOE
Reply to: on-line at http://web.mit.edu/jobs Please reference job number
mit-00004124.
FREELANCE WRITERS/EDITORS NEEDED
NetClearly is a multi media publisher and search portal
(www.netclearly.com, www.plutoz.com , www.ncexpo.com) and consumer’s guide to the Internet.
NetClearly / Plutoz is seeking Web-savvy, motivated, prolific, and witty
writers to research and compose capsule reviews of Web sites for our online
consumer audience as well as producing articles about various Internet
topics (shopping, travel, lifestyle, Home, fashion, Entertainment, Video
games, Electronics, Food and hundreds of additional titles and categories).
Writers must be able to:
· Compose lively, astute, and purposeful reviews
· Write sincere, quick, and accurate copy
· Coordinate copy assignments with other writers in the same categories
· Offer additional Web topic ideas for site reviews
· Bring creative and new ideas to improve the quality of the information
that we deliver
· Cover up to five Web categories (Web content interest/expertise in at
least five of the following categories: Arts, Automotive, Babies & Kids,
Beauty, Business & Career, Celebrities, Clothing & Accessories, Community,
Computers & Software, Electronics, Family, Food & Dining, Garden, Health &
Fitness, Home, Internet, Law, Movies, Music, News, Personal Finance, Pets,
Relationships, Mind & Spirit, Sports & Outdoors, Toys & Games, Travel,
Antiques, Arts, Books, Latest Gadgets, Funnies, Environment, Nature or
other Interesting consumer categories.)
Please send a brief e-mail reply to the following questions:
· What do you enjoy most about the Web: shopping, entertainment, lifestyle,
other?
· How long have you been writing Web copy?
· What are your Web content areas of expertise/interest? (Pick at least 5
categories that you can consider yourself an expert or you are interested
to write about)
· What is your most recent pro Web writing experience (if any)?
If you have a small sample of your writing please submit it along with your
resume. This job can be done at your own time but you have to meet our
deadline to email the articles/content and you must follow our editorial
guidelines.
Past Experience as a writer or editor for a media channel (Print, Web,
Radio or TV) is highly desirable but not required, we are simply looking
for talented people.
Compensation – Writers will be paid based on amount of content that they
generate based on our editorial guidelines. As mentioned above, it needs to
be clear, credible and qualified in order for write-ups to be acceptable.
Our Payment is $100 for 250 sites reviews of 15-35 words each and $10 - $20
per short article for our magazine site (3-15 articles per month). Due to
the fact that we are a start-up company our budget is limited for producing
massive amount of content. However as the company grows our editorial
budget will increase. The subject that you would like to write about has to
be a topic that you are interested / passionate about or you have some
level of expertise in that topic.
Compensation: $100 for every 250 site reviews (15-35 words each); $10 - $20
per short article for the magazine website (150-300 words)
Reply to: editor@plutoz.com
FREELANCE MEDICAL EDITOR WANTED
Small pharmaceutical company in NJ is seeking a freelance Medical Editor. This is an in-house position.
By therapeutic area:
* Reviews, edits and proofreads materials for the Medical Affairs
department to ensure materials submitted for review have appropriate
supporting documentation and referencing, are scientifically accurate and
adhere to company Policies and content standards
* Review and support Medical Information team to ensure accuracy of medical
letters and other projects
* Coordinates initial fact checking with Medical
* Ensures all new references relevant to therapeutic area are input into
Reference Management system in coordination with Medical Writer
* Oversees ongoing maintenance of Product Reference Binders
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS Degree required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Computer applications including Reference Management
software and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Extensive
knowledge of AMA style. Understanding of regulatory issues desired.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Prior experience as a scientific/medical editor is
required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Detailed. Energetic work ethic. Ability to handle
multiple tasks at once. Outstanding communication skills, verbal and
written. Organized and able to meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team
environment, without supervision. Self motivated.
Also seeking freelance proofreader, copyeditor, editorial assistant.
Compensation: from 40 to 60 USD per hour
Reply to: online http://www.pr.com/job/1082749
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSE WRITER SOUGHT
Major Publisher is seeking course writers to develop courseware in Early
Childhood Education at the bachelor’s level.
Course writers are provided with course descriptions, course objectives,
textbook and ancillary materials, and assistance from the subject matter
expert and project manager.
Preference will be given to those individuals who have taught the course,
or similar courses, at the post-secondary level. Course writers are
expected to possess degrees above the bachelor’s level.
Please email resumes in a Word document attachment detailing education,
teaching experience, and other related experiences.
Telecommuting is ok.
Compensation: $2,000 per course
Reply to: linda.malcak@pearsoned.com
FREELANCE TEACHER/PROOFREADER REQUIRED
A small New York-based publishing company is seeking licensed U.S. public
school teachers with teaching experience, a command of the English
language, a background in science, and an interest in providing
proofreading and reviewing services for a series of Science Grade 6
illustrated children’s educational text/workbooks.
This is a freelance assignment. All work/communication is on-line via e-
mail.
The chosen reviewer will be expected to submit a revised version of the
text with comments explaining what was changed and why they did. Also brief
comments on the above questions for each lesson needs to be sent to the
editor.
When the proofreader chosen has read a series of 20 lessons in one subject
matter, a one-page review and recommendation must be submitted. Samples of
review will be furnished by editor.
Interested candidates please send a copy of your CV/resume to Heather Chin. Candidates will then take a grammar exam.
Compensation: You are paid $1000 for each series of 20 lessons that you
complete satisfactorily. Each lesson has 8 pages of material and one page
of highlights) and contains approximately 1700 words.
Reply to: u105@englishbasic.com
EXPERIENCED WRITER/TEACHER NEEDED
A small New York-based publishing company seeks an experienced writer/
teacher for an illustrated series of educational children’s books in
MATHEMATICS GRADE 6. Applicant must have middle school or early high school
teaching experience and be able to write according to NY State Standards
for curriculum (standards will be provided).
Text/story must be written in a dialogue format in comic-book style panels,
with instructions for the future illustrator. Each book has a different set
of characters. Plenty of room for creative expression.
This assignment requires 160 pages (20 lessons with 8 pages per lesson).
Compensation is $250 per lesson, paid via direct deposit. Communication is
on-line.
Interested parties can contact Heather Chin with CV/resume and for more
information. A one-page sample lesson page will be requested from qualified candidates.
Compensation: $250 per lesson
Reply to: u105@englishbasic.com
FREELANCE WRITER FOR SF CITY GUIDE WANTED
Do you…
Have travel writing experience?
Know your city well?
Want to write for an audience of over 3 million college students and young
professionals?
We are looking to hire a young writer who knows San Francisco inside and
out—someone who can answer the questions our readers are asking about
relocating to San Francisco for work: Where would I live? How would I get
around? What do locals recommend?
Our career site caters to millenials, and we value writing that is fun and
lively but also substantive and intelligent. Your tone should be personable
as well as city-savvy.
If you think you can steer recent grads in the right direction as they
consider changing places, send us 1) a cover letter, 2) resume, and 3)
brief writing sample (1000 words or less), with subject line San Francisco
City Guide.
Compensation: generous!
Reply to: content@experience.com
PAPERS EDITOR REQUIRED
Look for someone who has a major in English, and also some ESL experience
for editing of academic graduate papers. This will be an editing job only.
Familiarity with Chicago Style Manual (!5th Ed). prefered.
Please tell me a little bit about yourself, your hourly/ rate per page/
essay. This will be on ongoing job over the next few months. I look for
someone reliable, and who also might have some availability this week.
Thank you for reading!
Compensation: per page/hour
Reply to: gigs-335287493@craigslist.org
GERMAN TRANSLATOR NEEDED
German translator needed to translate documents from Holocaust survivors.
Location: NY
Compensation: $20 an hour
Reply to: gigs-335308994@craigslist.org
FREELANCE CREATIVE WRITER WANTED
Small nyc design/marketing company is seeking a creative advertising
writer to write ads, articles and some light website copy for ladies
beauty products. - Freelance projects only - To be considered please send
bio, samples, references. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Compensation: per project or possible hourly
Reply to: gigs-335260147@craigslist.org
FREELANCE MAGAZINE WRITER/EDITOR SOUGHT
Extraordinary opportunity to write for our seasonal publication. We are
seeking a polished magazine writer/editor to come up with ideas, write,
report, assign and edit magazine length feature articles in house, full-
time freelance with the possibility of a permanent position. Starts
immediately runs through summer. Must be experienced.
Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: gigs-335215382@craigslist.org
FREELANCE CREATIVE COPYWRITER REQUIRED
Location: LA
Creative, clever freelance copywriter/idea machine needed who can turn a
television show premise into sizzling, attention grabbing sales copy. You’ll tell potential viewers why they need to tune-in, convince advertisers they should buy spots and motivate affiliates to promote the show locally. If you have the ability to write online banner ads, billboards, brochures, direct mail, websites, PowerPoint presentations and
email blasts, send your resume and 2 – 3 writing samples.
Compensation: DOE
Reply to: steven@bigfishmarketing.com
WRITER WANTED
YRB Magazine, a New York-based art/fashion/culture/music/lifestyle
publication, is seeking an experienced freelance writer with a fun / funny
voice to interview a celebrity chef at his restaurant in Santa Monica this
Wednesday afternoon and write a profile-style article of approximately
1250-1400 words. Please submit a resume and at least two PUBLISHED writing
samples, including at least one celebrity interview (no Q&A format
articles, please). If we like your work there is a good chance for future
assignments.
Compensation: $150
Reply to: gigs-335267412@craigslist.org
WRITER/SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT NEEDED
Writer/subject matter experts sought to produce college-level psychology
textbook on work-for-hire basis. We are seeking knowledgeable writers to
create text content for an undergraduate (open enrollment) course on a
flat-fee, contracted basis. First drafts of all chapters are due by July
26.
Writers will be supplied with a detailed specifications document outlining
the exact content to be covered. Writers are responsible for researching
and writing text that covers basic domain content, rigorously footnoting
and sourcing their work, and creating basic assessment activities, homework
assignments/practice problems, and inquiry questions.
Qualifications include degree(s) in Psychology or related discipline,
experience teaching Psychology, extensive writing experience (preferably
educational), and solid English language skills. Advanced degrees strongly
preferred.
Telecommuting is ok.
Compensation: $5,000 for the book
Reply to: job-335447397@craigslist.org
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