SheFinds.com, a major shopping site about fashion and beauty, needs an Editorial Assistant to help with researching, writing and editing posts and general site management. This is a F/T paid position in Manhattan that starts ASAP.
Posted 11/17/09
Seeking editorial assistant (so titled in our masthead)for 20/20 Magazine, the Eyewear Industry’s leading trade publication. Internship/temporary position from January through April 2010. The job consists of writing, editing, photo shoot assistance, product call-in and return, directory proofing and phone interviews. Qualifications: intense desire to work on a magazine, excellent organizational and telephone skills, strong attention to detail, self-starter. The salary is $100 a day, Monday through Friday, 9-5. Located in New York City’s SoHo.
Posted 11/17/09
2-3 short-term editorial freelancers needed for two jobs:
1. Tagging articles with keywords — you should be able to skim an article and know what subjects to tag it with.
2. Building newsletters — using a WYSIWYG editor, build newsletters in our newsletter template from Silverpop
Requirements:
- Must know basic HTML (you can toggle between HTML and rich text
comfortably)
- Learn quickly, work quickly and be independent
- You must have prior web experience — your own blog counts
- Previous experience in the parenting field is a MAJOR plus
- You must be able to work in our Gramercy office
- Job starts immediately
40 hours per week, 2-3 wks. Pay is $10/hr.
Posted 11/16/09
M Magazine, which is a national teen entertainment magazine has an immediate opening for a designer to join our staff. We are looking for a detail-oriented person with a strong knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The candidate will design pages for all sections of the magazine. Must have design experience.
Candidates must:
- Be fluent in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Be able to work well in a team environment and have good communication skills
- Work fast and be able to meet the deadlines of a monthly publication.
- Have a love for the entertainment industry.
Posted 11/16/09
Womenworking.com, one of the premier sites for professional women, is seeking a full-time writer/editor. Responsibilities include managing interns, producing content for the website and our newsletters. Creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
In order to be considered for this position qualified individuals must be: excellent writer, have one or more years work experience, strong organizational and people skills. A sense of humor is a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel are required, HTML a plus. Salary: $30-40,000.00 depending upon experience.
Posted 11/16/09
Flavorpill is getting ready to launch Flavorpill Melbourne! We just need one thing: an editor.
The Editor is responsible for curating (writing) the content that runs in Melbourne; for hiring and maintaining a team of local writers, and editing and publishing their content. They will be responsible for generating revenue by selling banner inventory or by hiring local talent to do the same. Additionally, Editor will seek out and manage local partnerships, looking to raise Flavorpill subscriptions and visibility. Qualified Editors should be active in their cultural communities, with a strong interest in art, music, dance, theatre, or literature, as well as the city itself. Additionally, Editor should have experience with cultural writing, blogging, or web publishing, and have strong organizational skills. Editing and proofreading skills a must.
Posted 11/16/09
bizMe online magazine that coaches and mentors young professional females
is seeking a fashion illustrator. This is a paid position with 6
illustrations/month needed. We are looking for a fashion illustrator with
creative imagery to relate issue content in trendy bizgal illustrations.
Posted 11/12/09
The National History Museum in Los Angeles is seeking an Editorial Manager.
Position is full time and salary based on experience. Applications can be
submitted via their website.
Posted 11/12/09
Entertainment and men’s interest blog FListed seeks a blog contributor.
You will be responsible for writing four short posts a day on topics of
your choosing, five days a week, as well as the daily link roundup. We
cover a lot, so it would be good if you’re down with what’s happening in
the realms of news, sex/sexuality, celebrity, gadgetry, music, movies,
sports, girls, vices, and viral droppings.
You’re in charge of your own content here, so the ability to track down
good stuff on the internet and turn it into words is essential. The site
is receiving a terrific facelift very soon, so we’re hoping to have a
snazzy new writer/editor to go along with that.
COMPENSATION: $300/month to start, but real potential to take on more of
the site and make more money.
Posted 11/10/09
Come join our team!
GlobalShift.org is looking for committed student writers who are
personally dedicated to making this world a better place.
An ideal candidate will submit a minimum of 5 blog posts per week and the position also requires the blogger to engage in a fair amount of social network marketing utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Digg, Twitter or other blogs to promote readership.
A typical post pays $8.00 and incentives are available for writers whose posts reach certain benchmarks each month.
Posted 11/09/09
Us Weekly Magazine is looking for freelance reporters in major markets including Atlanta, Boston and Miami. Journalists based in other cities are welcome to apply as well.
Posted 11/09/09
Morris Visitor Publications (IN New York, Where® New York, WHERE GUESTBOOK® NEW YORK and GQ: New York City’s QuickGuide) is looking for a full-time editorial and social media assistant to start immediately.
Editorial duties include writing listings, sidebars and captions for back-of-book sections (Art & Collectibles, Entertainment, Museums, Shopping, Dining and Attractions/Tours); fact-checking, copyfitting and proofreading; researching features, cover stories and other issue coverage; maintaining listings databases; working with publicists; securing images and products for photo shoots; attending press events; some client contact. Writing bylined sidebars and departments are possible, depending upon strengths and interests.
Social media duties include updating and maintaining social networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Wikipedia. Responsibilities also include drafting and sending out releases; organizing and attending Spotlight on New York City video shoots; uploading Spotlight on New York City video segments to the Web; updating press/media contact lists; basic editing/uploading photos; Web research; occasional administrative work.
Requirements: college degree in English or journalism; previous magazine experience; familiarity with New York City art, entertainment, shopping and dining; strong fashion/style sensibility and ability to assist on captions and merchandising if need be; impeccable interviewing, copy editing and proofreading skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
Posted 11/7/09
Book and calendar publisher looking for competent admin asst to support
Photo director. Responsibilities include logging submissions, tracking
photos, preparing credits, invoicing and returns. Also assisting on photo
shoots and photo research.
Individual must be extremely organized, detailed oriented and able to
complete projects under deadline. Must have professional phone manner,
excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, Filemaker and Photoshop.
A good sense of humor is a plus!
Full time
401K, Bonuses, Health Insurance
Under $30,000
Posted 11/5/09
Junior staffer needed for photo research and administrative duties at
monthly national magazine art department. Youll be a key part of a
dedicated staff.
Job is 80% percent photo research, 20% administrative. Previous photo
research experience a plus. Knowledge of Macs, InDesign, and Photoshop
required.
One to two years editorial magazine experience or internship preferred.
Must be team player who is deadline conscious, self-motivated and detail
oriented.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Posted 11/4/09
*Salary:*
$12 per hour
Digital Spy is one of the UK’s largest entertainment and media news websites, registering over 90 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 6.3 million (October 2009, Google Analytics). The site is also home to one of the busiest internet discussion forums in the world.
We are looking for freelance reporters to provide content on weekday afternoons for the Bollywood section of the site.
The successful candidate will have:
* A good knowledge of the Bollywood film industry, its movies and stars
* The ability to source and produce Bollywood-related news articles
in the house style (unbiased, informative and without editorial
commentary)
* The ability to work to fast turnaround times
* Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
* The ability to use the in-house article management system
* The ability to work from home using a reliable internet connection
Part Time Bollywood reporters will be expected to work one hour per day Sunday to Thursday. Over time the roles may grow as the section expands.
Exact hours to be negotiated on appointment.
*Application:*
Your application should include ALL of the following:
1. A covering letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role 2. A resumé or list of relevant experience 3. Three news articles written by you specifically for Digital Spy in the house style on suitable (real) subjects for today. Selections of previous clips will not be accepted.
Applicants successful with the first stage will be invited for telephone interview at a later date.
*PLEASE NOTE:* Applications that do not include all required submissions will *NOT* be considered.
Posted 11/4/09
Digital Spy is searching for enthusiastic writers with a passion for all things entertainment to produce content for the site.
In the UK, Digital Spy is one of the country’s largest media and entertainment news websites, with more than 90 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 6.3 million (October 2009, Google Analytics). The site is also home to one of the busiest internet discussion forums in the world.
The US version of Digital Spy - located at digitalspy.com - offers American readers select content from the UK site in addition to new, locally-produced content relevant to a domestic audience. Key areas on digitalspy.com include TV, showbiz, music, movies, gaming, odd news and coverage of major reality shows such as American Idol and Dancing With The Stars.
Successful candidates should have:
* A good knowledge of the entertainment industry, particularly in the areas of celebrity news and television, as well as an interest in music and movies
* The ability to both source and produce news articles in the Digital Spy house style, with high frequency and working to fast turnaround times
* The ability to use the in-house content management system to upload content to the site
* High attention to detail and a good grasp of spelling and grammar
* Good organizational skills and strong concentration
* A reliable and fast home internet connection
This job is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain some writing experience with one of the world’s largest entertainment news providers.
The following shifts will be available:
* 2pm-5pm ET / 11am-2pm PT (weekdays only)
* 12am-3am ET / 9pm-12am PT (Sunday-Thursday)
* Friday and Saturday evenings (exact hours to be negotiated)
Pay will be $12 per hour.
How to apply
Candidates should first familiarize themselves with Digital Spy US, located at digitalspy.com, paying close attention to the style of news articles and the type of news covered.
Applications should include the following four items:
1. A covering letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role
2. A CV or list of relevant experience
3. Three news articles written by you specifically for Digital Spy in the house style on suitable (real) subjects for today. Selections of previous clips will not be accepted.
4. Three or four other headlines that you think might also warrant coverage on digitalspy.com
Applicants successful with the first stage will be invited to participate in a phone interview at a later date.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not include all required submissions will NOT be considered.
Posted 11/4/09
Want to get your foot in the door in China-based journalism and writing, as
well as improve your Mandarin language skills? Map Magazine, the go-to
bilingual magazine in the Yangtze River Delta region between Nanjing and
Shanghai, is seeking a full-time English editor. Duties: conceiving and
writing original articles, working with freelance writers and translators,
translating editorial content and advertisements from Chinese to English,
copyediting, attending and comprehending editorial meetings, interviews and
press events in Chinese and English. The ideal candidate would be
energetic, creative, respectful and cooperative when working with Map’s
mostly Chinese staff.
Looking for native English speakers with experience in journalism and
proficient Mandarin. Preference given to candidates with prior experience
living in China. Preferred starting date: January 2010.
Posted 11/4/09
We are seeking a full time editor for the new Dallas Edition of
UrbanDaddy.
UrbanDaddy is an email magazine geared towards men (think of DailyCandy
with a sophisticated male slant) that’s now getting set to launch its
first Texas edition. The Dallas edition will be comprised of a single story
every day on something new/insider/useful/cool that would be relevant to
guys who want to know what’s going on in town.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree – Journalism or English preferred, but not
required
• Over two years of experience at an established publication
• An undying love for Dallas (specifically in the areas of food,
nightlife and entertainment)
• A love (and knack) for sourcing interesting and ahead-of-the-curve
content.
• A sharp and witty sense of humor which shines through in writing
We offer:
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Perks
• Unparalleled growth opportunities
Posted 11/3/09
M Magazine is a entertainment magazine located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. This is the perfect position for recent graduates looking to get their foot in the door of the magazine industry. If you have a passion for pop culture, a go-to attitude and a strong interest in all things teen entertainment we want to hear from you! Must be extremely comfortable working with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Responsibilities include: Shipping pages to production, converting, Siloing and Scanning images for Art Dept., Assisting Photo Editor in photo research and credit information, Communicating with photo agencies and all departments of the magazine, General office tasks. The ideal candidate must be exceptionally organized and be able to follow direction. This is an hourly position.
Posted 11/2/09
We are seeking a full time editor for the new Atlanta edition of UrbanDaddy.
UrbanDaddy is an email magazine geared towards men (think of DailyCandy with a GQ/Esquire sensibility) that’s now getting set to launch in Atlanta. The Atlanta edition will be comprised of a single story every day on something new/insider/useful/cool that would be relevant to guys who want to be on the cutting edge of what’s going on in town.
The Atlanta editor will be responsible for representing the UD brand in Atlanta – which means coming up with relevant ideas, setting the editorial calendar and producing a daily story that gives Atlantans what’s new, hot, exciting and essential related to: food, nightlife, style, gear, entertainment, cultural events and leisurely pursuits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your own edition of a national daily email magazine, help expand a growing startup and develop a new property from scratch. You’ll also be working closely with the New York team that publishes daily covering nightlife, restaurants, style and entertainment in New York.
Requirements:
The right candidate will possess:
• Bachelor’s degree – Journalism or English preferred, but not required
• Over three years of experience at an established publication
• An undying love for Atlanta (specifically in the areas of food, nightlife and entertainment)
• A love (and knack) for sourcing interesting and ahead-of-the-curve content.
• A strong understanding of the UD voice and brand
• A sharp and witty sense of humor which shines through in writing
• The ability to inspire and manage others
• A desire to be involved with an entrepreneurial company
• Talent, plain and simple
We offer:
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Perks
• Unparalleled growth opportunities
Posted 11/2/09
Thrillist.com has immediate openings for freelancers and contributors for
its Philadelphia edition. Opportunities range from one-off stories, to
full-time salaried work, depending on the caliber of the applicant.
Posted 10/28/09
MVP|NY, which publishes travel magazines about New York City (IN New York,
Where New York, Where GuestBook New York, QG: NYC’s Official QuickGuide,
IN New York Map), is looking for a freelance Web Assistant. The ideal
candidate is someone with skills such as
Web/Graphic Design, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
Dreamweaver. Some knowledge of Adobe Fireworks and Flash will be an asset.
Requirements: familiarity w/ both Mac and Windows OS; attention to detail
and eagerness to learn. Position begins immediately. Rate $13/hour.
Freelancers should be able to commit to 3 days per week (hours: 5:30
p.m.-9:30 p.m.). Daily tasks include routine maintenance and updates for
MVP|NY’s network of websites, photo editing and developing new
interactive features such as Blogs, RSS feeds and Dynamic content serving.
Posted 10/28/09
Lucky Magazine (Condé Nast Publications, New York) is looking for a
talented writer and editor to oversee its blog, Lucky Right Now. The ideal
candidate is obsessed with all things shopping and fashion; is an old hand
at HTML, RSS feed readers, and link marketing; and has had previous
experience with online publishing. Responsibilities will include: top
editing and formatting blog posts, researching and writing blog posts,
ensuring that all content is SEO-friendly, liaising with print staff and
guest bloggers, developing new features, and contributing to the overall
creative growth of the site.
Requirements:
B.A. in journalism, English, or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent copyediting skills
Basic understanding of HTML, Photoshop, and Internet publishing
platforms.
Ability to work independently
Posted 10/27/09
CurtCo Media, the publishers of Robb Report magazine, is hiring a bright,
personable, motivated and experienced editor/writer for its Naples, Fla.,
office to work on Gulfshore Life magazine, a regional lifestyle
publication, and other contract publications. The position combines
editorial and operations functions that require an organized, multi-tasking
individual. Competitive salary, great benefits package and 401K.
Posted 10/27/09
Ed hears that Parenting.com is looking for a full-time freelance editorial assistant.
The job consists of writing, producing, and administrative work (data entry, reader mail, contest management). Opportunity to pitch to editors as well. Pay is $10/hr.
Do NOT mention Ed.
Posted 10/22/09
