Posted by John Hewitt on September 21, 2007 under Editing | 
We believe that a newspaper should help foster interesting conversations in its community. We’re looking for an advocate for using the Web as a tool to gather, enrich and expand those conversations. The Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star has created a new editor-level position focusing on our community’s interest in sharing their opinions through different types of media including blogging and other online forums, writing letters to the editor and writing local opinion columns. The Interactivity Editor will be at home on the Web and with different types of “new” media including video.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Editing |
Disney Press Editor will edit twenty to twenty-five mass-market paperbacks per year, including titles based on Disney Channel tween shows as well as other media tie-in novelty formats for ages 3-7. Other responsibilities include writing back cover copy and flap copy, brainstorming new titles and new formats for the Disney Press list, running financials for own titles, writing catalog copy and fact sheets for the marketing and sales departments, and presenting new titles to sales force at launch and presales meetings.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Writing |
Your job as a Banking Writer in the Communication Specialist Department is to be an effective communications expert for U.S. wealth management business of a leading global financial firm. You develop and edit a full-range of internal and external communications in multiple formats to support marketing for investment products and services, specifically product marketing literature, such as brochures and account forms, client communications, such as letters, web content, talking points for customer service, client presentations, internal communications, such as guides, articles and sales support materials (e.g., success stories), senior management presentations, and miscellaneous, employee-related news and information.
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Posted by John Hewitt on September 19, 2007 under Copywriting, Freelance |
SHOP.COM, an online marketplace with OneCart™ convenience, is looking for a remote yet local freelance writer to assist the senior copywriter with assorted duties that range from copy for email campaigns, direct marketing pieces, newsletters, web site copy, and helping with maintenance of our shopping blog. The potential writer should have 1-3 years marketing writing experience, impeccable writing and editing skills, work extremely well within a team (we’re really tight-knit and work well together!) and should have a solid understanding of the interests of our typical shopper: a busy female aged 25-45 who loves shopping for herself, her friends, and her family.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Freelance, Writing |
Agenda USA Publications is looking for an experienced, detail oriented, accurate freelance writer to provide a brief overview of the special-events industry in the Greater LA area for our 2008 Special Events Directory. Content entails describing what’s new in the event planning market, what is on the horizon as far as new venue developments and trends, and interviews with three corporate event planners. A sample of what we’re looking for will be provided.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Editing |
B2B magazine publisher and trade show/conference producer seeks an editor with three to five years experience. Journalism degree and AP-knowledge preferred. The right candidate for the job is someone who is self-motivated and can manage multiple writing and editing assignments, as well as represent the company at networking events, speaking engagements, trade shows etc. Job will also entail working with editorial contacts to develop conference content, planning and logistics for the company’s annual trade show.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Copy Editing |
A K-6 publisher of instructional materials for school and home, seeks a copy editor for immediate contract work. The ideal candidate will copy edit manuscripts, web copy, and marketing copy for all K-6 products. A familiarity with teacher guides and developmentally appropriate activities for children a plus. Knowledge of MS Word required, as two or more years of textbook copy editing experience. Must be familiar with Chicago Manual of Style and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position is in house at our River and Campbell location. The contract is for 6 - 12 months and pays $20-$25/hour depending upon experience.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Copy Editing, Freelance |
Lux Research provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance, and government rely on us to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through our unique research approach focused on primary research and extensive global network, we deliver insight, connections, and competitive advantage to our clients. We are looking for Copy editor for a consulting engagement of 30 - 40 hour per week for the next 4-6 weeks. Editor will be editing technical, science based snapshots of company information and following company editing requirements along with general editing rules. $25/hour
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Copy Editing |
The American Meteorological Society (AMS), an internationally recognized publisher of high-quality technical journals, is seeking a copy editor to join our collegial and dynamic Publications Department. Duties and Responsibilities: AMS copy editors are expected to electronically copy edit manuscripts according to our style guidelines. This includes checking for correct and consistent style of punctuation and grammar, following our word list, and editing references. In addition, AMS copy editors handle galley proof corrections and interact with authors. Required Experience: A minimum of two years of editing experience and a solid understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style are required. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, possesses a Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or journalism, has strong writing and communication skills, and has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Posted by John Hewitt on September 18, 2007 under Editing |
The purpose of this position is to proofread and copyedit courses, as part of the Product Development process and to ensure high standards of quality in Laureate’s product. This position is responsible for editing online course materials, some print manuscripts and their component parts (syllabi and course modules) as well as proof reading a first pass of each course component across various subject domains’including education, health, psychology, technology and business. This position will work as part of a team with other editors and production staff and review the Editorial calendar for work delegated on a regular basis.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Technical Writing, Writing |
Primary responsibility will be to write stories about newsworthy MIT research on diverse topics in science and technology. Will develop and write hard news, features, media advisories, Tech Talk newspaper articles, and other communication vehicles for distribution to the media and other targeted audiences; attend MIT lectures, meetings, and other significant events during the day and on evenings and weekends; develop and maintain working relationships with deans, faculty members, and administrators to seek out news developments; provide writing support to faculty and staff as needed to develop stories; work with the senior science and engineering editor to develop a proactive strategy for promoting MIT science news; answer general science or engineering queries from news media and the public; and provide advice and support to faculty members regarding interaction with the news media.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Editing, Writing |
Support the Infrastructure Assurance Center (IAC) management in special projects involving preparation and review of material dealing with Protected Critical Infrastructure (PCII), Sensitive Security Information (SSI), Safeguards Information (SGI), sensitive but unclassified information and classified information as well as open source information. Support the IAC and other Decision and Information Sciences (DIS) Division staff in preparing written reports, presentations, and users guides. Work with program staff to establish scope and delivery schedule of documents. Assist in the development of Web-site content, training materials, and program materials.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Copywriting, Writing |
We are currently looking for a Proposal Writer. This person plays an important role in the coordination and organization of the entire proposal process. In this position you will be in a lead writing role with responsibilities on content creation and management of proposals and presentations nationally. The Proposal Writer works with the Business Development team to write, edit and assemble proposals, RFI responses and other sales documents. They verify that the organization format and final proposal layout comply with the RFP instructions, and are responsible for the reproduction and assembly of all proposals. The ideal candidate reads, understands, and analyzes the request for proposal document; understands scope of work and overall technical solution; works with team to incorporate and refine the message set for the proposal; edits proposal for logical flow, clarity, and style; supports the team in facilitating document review; rewrites sections as necessary.
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Posted by John Hewitt on September 17, 2007 under Editing, Entry / Assistant |
Subscription-based medical information resource seeks full-time entry-level editorial assistant to work in dynamic office of fast-growing company. Strong organizational skills, a sharp eye for detail, and excellent proofreading skills necessary. EA will maintain contact with authors and editors, drive progress on content quality initiatives, ferry manuscripts through the editorial process, and proofread.
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Posted by John Hewitt on under Editing |
This editor is responsible for book acquisitions in the fields of business and economics, focusing on the areas of corporate governance, business ethics, and the economics of poverty. The incumbent will solicit, evaluate, develop, and acquire 20 to 25 scholarly and semipopular book-length manuscripts a year for publication by the University of Pennsylvania Press. Responsibilities include identifying potential authors through research, correspondence, and travel; obtaining outside critical appraisals from qualified experts; recommending publishing projects to Press management and faculty editorial board; working with authors to revise and refine manuscripts; as well as mediating the Press’s and authors’ interests through all stages of the publication process. Additional duties include making budgetary projections; assessing potential markets for books under consideration; and negotiating contracts with authors, agents, and foreign publishers.
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