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Shape Magazine is looking for a Web Assistant to support our editorial
staff and create innovative content for Shape.com. Applicants should have
excellent written and communication skills
and at least one year experience at an online publication.

Responsibilities:

- Working with edit and production staff to generate new content
- Compiling and writing newsletters
- Supporting Web staff

Qualifications:

- College degree, preferably with a journalism/English/new media
concentration

- Ability to meet deadlines, follow production schedule and work
effectively in team-oriented, fast-paced work environment and juggle
multiple projects at once

- Strong interest in the web and its culture (social media, etc.) is
essential

Posted 3/15/10

There is rumor that a design publication based 30 minutes outside of
midtown Manhattan may be hiring an editor soon. Some experience in news
writing required.

Posted 3/15/10

Poponthepop.com is looking for detail oriented copy editors. Editing experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants must be familiar with Word Press.

Snarky writers ONLY. Interest in celebrity entertainment is A MUST.

Posted 3/14/10

Content Manager/Online Writer, clutchmagonline.com Clutch Magazine is
currently looking for an Daily Content Manager/Online Writer for
clutchmagonline.com. The Content Manager/Online Writer will be responsible
for writing, editing, and creating daily content for clutchmagonline.com
and our daily blog. We are looking for a motivated team player with
excellent writing, editing, and grammatical skills; experience in writing
for the Web is a big plus. The ideal candidate will have experience in
using content management systems and blogging platforms, and will have a
solid grasp of html.

Posted 2/14/10

Are you a pop culture junkie? Addicted to entertainment news? Then it’s time to apply for an NYC based internship at Russell Simmon’s website www.globalgrind.com. We are looking for superstar interns to take on administrative, editorial, and writing duties for the Spring/Summer 2010 season.

*Published clips are a plus, but not required.* Thanks!

Posted 3/15/10

Are you looking to break into the field of celebrity journalism? Then it’s time to apply for a full-time Celebrity Program Assistant Editor gig at Russell Simmon’s website www.globalgrind.com. We are looking for a superstar to take on administrative, editorial, celebrity blogs, and writing duties.

*Published clips are plus, but not required.* Thanks!

Posted 3/15/10

MinxSociety.com is a website featuring the hippest of the hip for all
minxes in Los Angeles.

The definition of a Minx is elusive. But that is the very essence of a
Minx; she doesn’t fit into any mold. She is enigmatic, iconic,
independent, and intelligent. Nothing fazes her; she’s calm and
collected. She’s mastered the art of getting whatever she wants. They
stand out.

Minx Society gives minxes what they want: Fashion, Party, Beauty, Music,
Menu, Gossip, Getaway, Art, and Shop.

Interested in writing for us? Check out our site! Write 10 articles;
recieve compensation on your 11th ($10 per write-up as short as 200 words).
Join our team, come to parties with us.

Every week, we will send you hip topic suggestions, and you will send us
your picks and any hip suggestions you have. From there, upload your story
and images onto the site. It’s simple.

Posted 3/10/10

Del Val Media, located in the Philadelphia area and publishers of South
Jersey Magazine, Suburban Life and Suburban Family among several other
titles, is seeking motivated, outgoing and experienced part-time and
full-time editors to join its editorial staff.

College degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field
required. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently while
operating as part of a team and able to juggle many duties while focusing
on the bigger picture. Understanding of deadlines and how to meet them is
also a must. Experience with other magazines or a newspapers is a plus as
is familiarity with our coverage areas. Basic knowledge of AP Style is
preferred.

Posted 3/10/10

One of the best decisions of your life is to apply for this position. Our corporate culture within the confines of our office is blue jeans and t-shirts everyday, an office cat for a breathing paperweight (when he’s not walking across your keyboard), free lunch on Fridays, humor is always appreciated, while hard work and thoughtful ideas/suggestions are expected and appreciated.

Positive attitude is a must. Prima Donna’s need not apply. When we have meetings/trade shows outside of the office, then we clean up our appearance.

We are looking for help in our editorial department to catapult us to the next level.

We need a detail-oriented, motivated, resourceful, forward-thinking, high-energy addition to our management team.

Founded in 1979, we are a medium-sized, growth-oriented publishing company providing a national, weekly business-to-business trade publication on retail real estate. We report on new retail concepts, shopping centers under construction, financing, acquisition of shopping centers and trends in the retail real estate industry. We have a paid circulation, and we sell ad space. We also publish a directory of retail chains, TenantSearch, and moderate 12 email forums on commercial real estate, generating 60 million emails annually and host web sites.

We are located in the Princeton, NJ area, with easy access from Rte. 1, 295 and I-95.

Responsibilities: Originate story ideas and create new editorial concepts. Edit weekly news and marketing materials for accuracy, language, grammar, and style. Write weekly news and marketing materials. Review publication in preparation for print, including proofreading copy and graphics. Work on multiple projects simultaneously under firm deadlines. Interface with art department. Attend trade show events. Work closely with both the editorial and directory teams to maintain consistency across the website and the publication. Keep track of schedules and deadlines, and help drive projects to completion.

Requirements:

2-3 years of full-time editorial experience for a newspaper and/or trade publication.

Proficiency in MS Word. Understanding of graphic/page layout software a plus.

Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance. Vacation/personal days You’ll actually like your job!

Posted 3/10/10

Digital Spy is seeking a News Sub-Editor to sub-edit copy across the site.

About Digital Spy: Digital Spy is one of the UK’s largest entertainment and media news websites, with more than 100 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 7.2 million (Jan 2010, Google Analytics). The site is also home to one of the busiest internet discussion forums in the world.

The Position: We are looking for a News Sub-Editor who will be responsible for sub-editing copy across the site. This will include material relating to showbiz, movies, music and TV relevant to both the UK and US markets.

Hours: 2am-8am GMT, Monday-Friday. Possibility for further shifts on a cover basis.

Location: This position is home-based. The successful candidate will require a reliable internet connection and the ability to work from home.

Your Skills:
The successful candidates will:
- have an excellent grasp of the English language, spelling and grammar
- have a good understanding and knowledge of UK and US celebrities
- be able to work quickly and efficiently
- be able to recognize, write in and adhere to the Digital Spy house style
- work as part of a team, communicating regularly with the Editor, News Editor and reporting team based in London and the US

Your Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- check writers’ copy for accuracy and fluency, and amend accordingly
- source suitable stories for coverage and assign to writers as appropriate
- periodically select articles for placement on the front page and the top stories for each of the entertainment categories

Posted 3/9/10

Shape.com is seeking an Assistant Web Producer. Candidates should be well
versed in HTML, content management systems, Photoshop, blogging platforms,
and video editing (Final Cut). Qualified candidates should have at least
one year experience at a web publication.

Daily responsibilities include:
*Building articles, slideshows, newsletters and sweepstakes
*Helping to restructure site for better usability and user experience
*Support editorial staff

Posted 3/9/10

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently looking for an Associate Food
Editor for MarthaStewart.com. Under the guidance of the Food Editor and
Content Director, the Associate Food Editor will be responsible for
creating innovative, interactive programming across all MSLO digital
properties utilizing our vast media archive. The ideal candidate will be a
motivated and organized team player with at least 4 or more years food and
lifestyle content experience for the web, including the ability to write
strong display copy, category knowledge of culinary arts and recipe
development, and familiarity with SEO. Experience in using content
management systems, video production, and a Culinary Degree are a plus.

Posted 3/9/10

Our company: Creative Expansions’ mission is to empower women through it’s
popular website womenworking.com. The position is based in New York City
and it is a FULL-TIME job.This is not a virtual job.

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 you must be: excellent writer,
have three or more years work experience, strong organizational and people
skills, and a passion for women’s issues. Knowledge of Microsoft Office
and Excel are required, HTML a plus. Salary: $35-40,000.00 depending upon
experience.

Posted 3/9/10

Sister 2 Sister magazine is looking for talented writers who have a knack
for creative, clear and concise articles. Applicants must have previous
experience writing for publications, especially in the areas of Health,
Home Improvement, Beauty and Profiles. Writers will be compensated for
their contributions.

Posted 3/8/10

Interview Magazine is seeking a Assistant Editor.

Responsibilities will include: assisting with the administrative and routine functions of the Editorial Department (answering phones, transcribing interviews, fact-checking); story development/idea generation; and researching profile subjects and generating potential talking points for a given interview.

Candidates must have 4-year college degree, 1-2 years assistant editor experience, as well as a thorough knowledge of pop culture, art, and fashion.
Posted 3/5/10

Bonnie Fuller’s HollywoodLife.com in Los Angeles is looking for sharp,
clever freelance writers with reporting skills who know Word Press. A
passion for all things entertainment is helpful.

Posted 3/3/10

Interview Magazine has an immediate opening for a Fashion Assistant to support the Fashion Department in:

➢ Organizing the fashion closet
➢ Managing of both men’s and women’s clothing returns
➢ Overseeing of interns;
➢ Assisting with PDF files for market images, market work (appointments, picture uploading and making binders for department), and market research for shoots

Ideal candidates must have a 4-year college degree as well as a minimum of intern experience working in public relations, magazines, or for a fashion company.

Posted 3/1/10

Gardner Publications seeks an Editor for Products Finishing magazine
(www.pfonline.com).

The editor is responsible for directing the editorial content of the
Products Finishing brand, including the monthly magazine, Web site,
e-newsletter and other media including blogs, forums and webinars.

The right candidate will have a background in technical or
business-to-business writing with previous experience developing and
writing multiple articles on deadline. A passion for writing and learning
is a must. Knowledge and experience of industrial business will be weighted
heavily.

The right candidate will be outgoing, personable and unafraid to ask
questions, seek out stories and delve into new media projects. He or she
will be comfortable with regular travel for stories and industry events.

Posted 3/1/10

YourTango is hiring 1-2 breaking news bloggers, who will submit 5-10
posts/month to our celebrity and news & trends blogs. Topics include
dating, marriage, sex, celebrity breakups/divorces, juicy celeb rumors,
etc. This position is about gaining maximum web exposure for YourTango; if
you’re our blogger, you know what that entails.

Requirements:
- You are a web junkie with an RSS reader full of love and relationship
news that you’re constantly refreshing to find and break relevant
relationship news on the web.
- You are firmly established on the web, ie. online clips, blogs and
social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Digg, etc).
- You understand SEO.
- Bloggers do their own production. You MUST be savvy with a CMS, photo
editing and basic HTML.
- You are able to write quickly & professionally in YourTango’s voice:
smart, playful and real. We are supportive, not snarky.

Posted 3/1/10

Have you always wanted to work at a bridal magazine? Do you love fashion?
Do you have a keen sense for news and trends? If so, we’d love to have you
join the team at Seattle Bride magazine, where you will get to write tons
of articles as well as assist the Editor on everything, attend fashion
shows and photo shoots, events, and more.

This is an unpaid position, and you can work from home most of the time.
20 hours or so a week, starting in Aug/September, depending on your
schedule. It lasts about 5 months, through the end of the year. You will
end the internship with tons of clips and know the inner workings of a
magazine.

Blogging and social networking skills a plus!

Posted 2/27/10

Review Magazine, ereview.org, is an online regional art magazine focusing
on visual art culture. We are looking for contributors from Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Minnesota, to
contribute local art show reviews, features on local galleries, artists,
and art trends, photo essays from local art shows, or podcasts and videos
of any of the above.

Please read some of the writing at ereview.org to familiarize yourself
with the magazine’s writing style.

Must have writing background and interest in art.

Pay is negotiable based on what type of work is pitched/completed.

Posted 2/27/10

Everyone wants to make the world a better place, but not everyone knows
where to start. That’s where GlobalShift comes in. We cover everything from
fundraising for breast cancer to animal rights, to ending world hunger and
putting an end to discrimination of all kinds. We’re about Awareness and
Action and we need bloggers.

GlobalShift.org is looking to hire two paid bloggers. A minimum of 3 posts
a week are required and there is a sliding pay scale for long-term,
consistent work. We also offer traffic bonuses in addition to the per post
payment.

Experience is not required but exceptional writing and research skills are
a must.

To apply, please send a short bio and links or samples of your work. Also,
please note your areas of interest and use our current articles and
category list as a guide.
Posted 2/25/10

Want to blog on an issue you’re passionate about for an audience of over a
million activists and nonprofit leaders? Want your writing to make a direct
impact and drive social change?

Change.org, the fastest-growing activist network on the web, is expanding
our team of paid freelance bloggers on the End Homelessness
(http://homelessness.change.org/) and Poverty in America
(http://uspoverty.change.org/) causes.

Previous blogging experience is welcome but not necessary; strong writing
skills are required. Experience in the field is a plus.

Posted 2/23/10

Associate Editor for Advanced Trading:

Believe it or not, there is glamour in the electronic trading industry. As an Associate Editor for Advanced Trading (part of UBM TechWeb’s Financial Technology Network), you’ll meet and work closely with the movers and shakers of the trading world. You’ll have a chance to learn about this quickly changing and extremely important institution which has the power to affect the entire world: Wall Street. Your emphasis will be on the buy side of trading, which includes firms such as Fidelity or T Rowe Price that invest money or ‘buy’ securities. The buy side of trading is experiencing increased exposure and relevance because technology is impacting staffing on the sell side. As an Associate Editor, you will report on the technological revolution impacting the buy side trading industry. In this crucial role, you will obtain a first rate professional education because you will be doing everything from writing articles to representing the most widely respected brand in the industry at events. Act now to jump start your editorial career while you learn from a talented team of professionals who know the ins and outs of electronic trading. Join us today!

Posted 2/23/10

Begin an Exciting Career as an Associate Editor for Bank Systems & Technology

Too many people do not realize there is actually drama in the banking industry. As an Associate Editor for Bank Systems & Technology (part of UBM TechWeb’s Financial Technology Network), you’ll meet and work closely with the movers and shakers of the banking industry. Now you have a chance to learn about this quickly changing and extremely important industry, which affects so many aspects of our society. As recent headlines have shown, the banking industry is the pulse point of our economy, and this is an opportunity to follow the technological revolution that is driving the industry today. In this crucial role, you will obtain a first-rate professional education because you will be involved in everything from writing articles to representing the most widely respected brand in the industry at events. Act now to jump start your editorial career while you learn from a talented team of professionals who know the ins and outs of the banking industry. Join us today!

Posted 2/23/10