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Publisher Seeks Freelance Editor with Law Degree (Telecommute)

2009-11-10T05:11:49-08:00

Successful business-to-business content company is looking for a freelance writer/editor with a law degree and experience with California employment law to perform certain tasks for publications relating to employment law and occupational health and safety.

Editor�s duties include:

* Assembly of two 4-page (2400-word) newsletters each month from pre-existing content; managing the production of same

* Managing the production of two 8-page (5000-word) newsletters each month and writing two short (approximately 300 words each) accompanying bulletins

* Managing the scheduling and production of 5 Special Reports, 1 Spotlight Report, and 2 Employer Guides throughout the year

* Selecting and submitting stories for appropriate editorial awards--once annually

* Maintaining current lists of editorial board members and coordinating holiday gifts--once annually

* Updating 5 �required notices� charts--once annually

Requirements:

* Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment

* Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills, including skill in editing and proofreading

* Ability to handle simultaneous projects effectively and hit all deadlines; exceptional organizational skills

* The ability to work remotely and be self-directed

Candidates *must* possess both a law degree and experience with California employment law. If you do not possess this credential, please do not apply; your application will not be considered.

Compensation is $15,000 annually, paid monthly in equal installments. This is a freelance telecommuting position; candidates need not live in California in order to be considered.

Candidates should submit a resume, a detailed cover letter, and two writing samples to jacad1109@yahoo.com.

About our company:

The Employer Resource Institute (www.employeradvice.com), a division of Business & Legal Resources, has won 12 editorial awards for instructional journalism since 1992, and we are a leader in our field. In 2009, we will produce over 300 telephone seminars and webinars in various markets, as well as multiple live events. We publish newsletters, subscription websites, reports and training tools that help companies comply with business laws and succeed through smart employment practices and employee relations. ERI is an equal opportunity employer.

Writers: Home/Living (Holidays)

2009-11-02T17:13:24-08:00

Love Holidays?

Examiner.com, a Quantcast Top 100 website and the fastest growing news website in the nation, seeks freelance content contributors (we call them �Examiners�) to share local insights, knowledge and experience about Home & Living topics, especially Holiday related titles. It�s a great way to cover what you love and communicate what�s happening in your city, as well as supplement your income.

Here are some hot topic titles we�re eager to fill in this category:

Arts & Crafts Examiner
Christmas Examiner
Do-It-Yourself Examiner
Green Building Examiner
Hanukkah Examiner
Holidays Examiner
Home Improvement Examiner
Interior Decorating Examiner
Party Planning Examiner
Sustainable Agriculture Examiner
Urban Agriculture Examiner
And many others to choose from or you can propose your own topic to write about!

Click on the following to get an idea of what other Examiners in this channel are writing about:

Denver Urban Agriculture Examiner
Holidays Examiner (National)
Manhattan Interior Design Examiner

Examiners often become the "go-to" people in their topics and have appeared on local, national, and international media, including The Today Show, NPR, E!, CNN, Fox Sports, ESPN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Discovery Channel, The Wall Street Journal, and other television, radio and print after writing articles for Examiner.com.

What is an Examiner?

Credible, passionate, and knowledgeable writers and subject matter experts who contribute unique and original content to entertain, inform, and inspire their readers
Photographers who provide captivating images and slideshows for their audience
Local insiders and influencers who provide reliable intelligence and resources on local and category-specific topics
Active within their communities
From all walks of life and professions, including Pulitzer nominees and professional journalists, college students, civil servants, retirees, musicians, magazine editors, stay-at-home parents or PhDs.

Why Become an Examiner?

As an Independent Contractor, work freelance & telecommute on your own schedule
Build your audience and enhance your resume
Creative freedom to choose what to cover within your selected topic
Enjoy ancillary perks of being the �go to� expert on your topic.
We provide the platform, promotion, training, tools and an exclusive networking system to connect with other writers/photographers
Competitive pay based on standard internet variables including page views, unique visitors, session length, and advertising performance, so your income grows as your readership grows
Additional income opportunities through incentive programs such as the Examiner Referral Program
Join the largest team of vetted content contributors online and showcase your content on a site with over 17 million monthly unique visitors.

Although this is not a "quit your day job" kind of opportunity, Examiners can definitely earn some extra cash while gaining exposure through their writing and growing their online presence.

Qualifications

Passion for the topic!
Strong writing ability including style, technique, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Access to timely, accurate information within their topic
Ability to keep their homepage current, which usually means publishing a minimum of two to four brief articles per week depending on the topic
Desire to build their readership, understand their audience, and be the expert
Technically savvy; able to learn and utilize web/publishing tools
Keep in mind that unlike blogging and journaling platforms, Examiner.com focuses on providing reliable information, resources and education; therefore, writing sample submissions should be from a reporting perspective rather than first person narratives.

About Examiner.com

Launched in April 2008, Examiner.com is the insider source for everything local, offering a rich mix of hyper-local and globally-relevant content. We have presence in most U.S. cities, thousands of towns and neighborhoods, and are developing a strong presence in international markets including Canada, the U.K., the Philippines and Australia. Examiner.com is a division of the Clarity Digital Group, LLC, wholly owned by The Anschutz Company, a Denver-based investment company whose broad array of assets include AEG Entertainment and other live sports and entertainment; print and digital media; hospitality; film production and exhibition; wind energy development and transmission; as well as ranching and oil/gas exploration. We have the largest team of vetted content contributors online, and continue to grow at an exponential rate!

Please visit our website to apply or learn more.

Instructional Systems Designer (Sacramento)

2009-10-29T09:40:20-07:00

Collaborate with experienced instructors and subject matter experts in the electrical industry to develop content for classroom and synchronous distance learning course materials for the training of electricians.
Must be experienced in: formulating behavioral learning objectives, recommending appropriate methods and media for course materials, developing and editing instructor and student resources including PPT presentations.
Experience developing tests and conducting training evaluations is a plus. Bachelor�s Degree and 1-5 years experience in ISD preferred, but will consider new grads with degree in Instructional Design.
Excellent instructional design, writing, editing, and project management skills required. Experience with illustration applications including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Visio, preferred. Some knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Flash a plus but not required.
You must be able to coordinate activities with staff harmoniously at all levels of the organization, meet deadlines and manage projects effectively.

Freelance Writers Wanted for Online Magazine (Sacramento)

2009-10-28T09:46:37-07:00

Suite101.com is a Quantcast Top 100 website and well-established online magazine, that provides expert knowledge and advice to over 20 million monthly readers.

Founded in 1996, and growing like crazy, Suite101 has websites in English, German, French and Spanish that collectively showcase over 230,000 articles and 3,000 writers internationally.

In response to reader demand, Suite101 is looking to recruit freelance writers from all different levels of their writing career to write authoritative and prolific articles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A minimum of 10 x 400-600 word non-fiction articles every 3 months
Research to support fact based, unique articles
Self guided use of training materials
Commitment to following editorial guidelines

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Excellent writing and grammatical skills
High level of self-motivation and fastidious attention to detail
Ability to accept and respond to Editor feedback
Experience writing for the web considered an asset, though not required
Familiarity with social networks and online marketing is beneficial, though not required

BENEFITS:

Freedom to write about what you want, when you want
Lifetime royalties with added bonuses and incentives
Exposure to over 20 million monthly readers
Free, comprehensive training on writing for the web
Access to a vibrant online writing community and forum

If you feel you meet the above requirements and would like to consider writing for us, we�d love to hear from you.

Please apply online at www.suite101.com.

Public Affairs Firm seeking writer for client work/media relations ((Downtown) Sacramento, CA)

2009-10-27T10:28:34-07:00

Downtown public affairs firm seeks a strong writer who has at least two years of experience working with the media. Individual needs to be bright, energetic and able to interface with multiple clients. Full-time position, competitive benefits package.

If interested, please submit your resume and a writing sample (MS Word doc format).

Intern for Green Social Website (telecommute)

2009-10-26T17:26:46-07:00

A green social website is seeking part-time fall interns. Requirements include a strong interest in environmental issues and internet research skills. Work can be done from anywhere with internet access. Time commitment is flexible and interns make their own hours. College and graduate students are preferred.

Pay is based upon amount of content created. Upon the successful completion of the 8 week program, interns will earn an additional bonus, will be provided with a certificate of completion, and may be considered for additional work.

Please include a resume with your response and put "Job 318" in the subject line.

Thank you,
Anne-Marie

Technical Writer (Sacramento)

2009-10-23T15:42:30-07:00

Smartrise is an elevator control manufacturer located in Sacramento.
Our website is www.smartrise.us

The position is for a certification TUV project engineer. TUV is an organization like UL that provides certification for products. We are looking for an individual who can lead the process toward the certification. The individual will be interfacing with software and hardware engineers, and the TUV certification body. This is a full time job.

The requirements in experience are:
1. Technical writing
2. Excellent English skills
3. Software programming understanding
4. Software development management preferred
5. Software version control management preferred
6. Electrical science understanding preferred
7. Excellent organizational skills

Senior Request For Proposal (RFP) Writer (Sacramento)

2009-10-23T15:28:18-07:00

This position requires a senior-level writer with experience in content development, compilation, editing and submission of proposals for mid/large/national and large group health care related products . The writer will work with subject matter experts across the organization to develop specific response-focused, strategic, technically accurate content. The writer may also undertake other technical writing-related projects during periods where no proposal is being undertaken. This position will be based in Sacramento.

Responsibilities:
- Produce responses for any Request for Proposal (�RFP") or Request for Information (�RFI"), including compiling, formatting, proofing, editing, creating charts / illustrations, and assembly.
- Assist in managing the proposal process from receipt of a RFP or RFI through production and submission.
- Provide responses to RFP and RFI questions by working closely with subject matter experts while keeping within tight timelines.
- Develop understanding of company and process in order to create responses that accurately represent capabilities
- Other technical writing services on other projects where availability is permits
- Assist in managing the proposal process from receipt of a RFP or RFI through production and submission.
- Assist with technical, content and compliance editing as needed. Highly analytical, detail oriented and ability to work with complex logic.

Requirements:
- Bachelor�s or Master�s Degree in English, Journalism, Literary Writing, Business Health Science, preferred
- Minimum of 5-7 years related experience in proposal writing
- Expert technical writing skills
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills required
- Proven ability to write quality responses in a compact, intensive timeframe
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all employee levels
- Good project management capabilities
- Expert-level abilities in Microsoft Office Professional, particularly MS Word; proficiency in Adobe Premiere, including Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop. MS Access and Visio capabilities a plus.
- Ability to use graphics programs to capture, size, and import screenshots and graphics into documentation
- Technical and Content Editing experience preferred
- Ability to be self directed and work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Writer / Outreach Specialist (Sacramento)

2009-10-20T07:41:55-07:00

Exciting opportunity to be in on the ground floor of a new and quickly growing small PR/design firm.

Take a look at the skills and abilities listed below. Does this sound like you?

Those are important, of course. But maybe even more important is that we�re looking for someone who is the right fit with our small, energetic team. We want someone who wants to grow with us. We like to work hard, do a good job, and serve our clients well�while having a good time while we�re at it.

What we need:
- Experienced news/feature writer.
- Experience or interest in doing community outreach.
- Ability to take a technical or complicated project and tell it to the public in a clear and interesting way.
- Interest and knowledge about sports is a plus.
- Loves working with a small team.
- Self-starter who looks for opportunities to grow and learn.
- A creative mind, always looking for interesting or new ways of telling the story.
- Good computer software skills required, Adobe Suite knowledge preferred.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to juggle multiple deadlines under tight timelines.
- Self-motivated, mature and reliable.
- Demonstrate a high standard of attention to detail and organization in all aspects of work.
- Professional, positive and upbeat attitude.