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emcBlue.com is looking for bloggers and writers to contribute
to its commentary at emcblue.com. Writers are free to work from home.
Contributions will cover music, fashion, photography, pop culture, style,
and other topics in connection with same. Writers will get an opportunity
to build resume and publish. Writers must be creative, be able to meet
deadlines, and write at least two blogs per week. Writers will be featured,
which is a great way to start to build reputation. Position is currently
unpaid but great starter position.
Posted 9/23/09

Hollywoodlife.com seeks a full-time Photo Editor for our re-launching
website. This person reports to the Photo Director and has 3-5 years of web
experience.

Qualifications:
• Skilled in Photoshop, color correction, building images into templates
quickly
• This individual should be well-versed in all image sources, with
substantial experience and relationships among celebrity paparazzi
sources.
• Has a discerning eye and comes with lots of ideas. Celebrity news and
current fashion trends fill your thoughts and you obsessively search online
blogs and printed material for the hottest information.

You are extremely attentive to detail and able to handle multiple requests
simultaneously. You work well under pressure and tight deadlines. This job
will be challenging, but exciting and your contribution will have a big
impact and will be greatly appreciated. This person will work 12pm-9pm in
our NYC offices.
Posted 9/23/09

OMGee! is seeking freelance writers to write articles for the magazine. You
should be knowledgable in the fashion and beauty industries(or at least
have an interest)and LOVE to write. Article deadlines will be dependent
upon each assignment. The position is unpaid, but you will get to walk away
with a ton of clips for your portfolio.
Posted 9/23/09

NewsOne.com - part of the largest Black-oriented Internet company in the
world, the home of GIANT Magazine and BlackPlanet.com - is looking for
originally reported breaking news or feature stories that are relevant to
African-Americans. We’re looking for stories on a wide range of topics:
politics, education, culture, sports, media, race, wacky news, and
uplifting news.

Posted 09/21/09

Twist is a monthly tween beauty, fashion, and 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 09/21/09

Twist is a monthly tween fashion, beauty, entertainment magazine located in
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Must be extremely comfortable and experienced
working in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of four-color
printing is a must.Candidate must also posses: Strong typographic skills,
Excellent sense of color, Extreme attention to detail, Ability to take
direction, Ability to take initiative. Responsibilities include: Designing
pages for all sections of the magazine, Collaborating with editors to
successfully translate story ideas into fun and attractive layouts under
strict deadlines, and Communicating with production department on occasion.
The ideal candidate must be able to follow direction in addition to
conceptualizing and executing new creative ideas.

Posted 09/21/09

New York based fashion and beauty website is looking for a FASHION MAVEN
with ONLINE EXPERIENCE and an iPhone full of fashion insiders, PR contacts
and other fashion writers to prove it. Superstar to help take our business
to the next level of excellence. Must be able to own and manage editorial
production.

Passionate about delivering a high quality editorial product, you should
have at least 4 -6 years experience managing and editing in an online or
email environment. You should have the business mindset to smartly
prioritize and organize content, and the editorial flair to deliver a
consistent and compelling product.

Posted 09/21/09

Sesi magazine is looking for bloggers and feature writers to contribute to this new magazine that is geared toward Black teen girls. Writers do NOT have to be local as work will be submitted electronically. Articles/blogs should cover beauty, fashion, education, career, entertainment, relationships, health, and features, etc. Writers must demonstrate solid knowledge of grammatical rules, be able to meet deadlines, submit thoroughly researched articles, and write from the Black perspective (specifically, with Black teen girls in mind). Bloggers must write at least two blogs per week, and should include pictures/graphics to go along with the posts. Feature writers must write at least two articles per month. Currently, this position is unpaid, but it is a great way to be published, collect clips, and gain valuable experience!

Posted 09/21/09

Writers needed for a monthly Afro-American, business entertainment online
magazine. This magazine will focus on lifestyle, media, politics, art, and
fashion.

Posted 9/20/09

INK Publishing, the world’s leading publisher of inflight magazines, is
seeking an experienced full-time Copy Editor for GO Magazine, the inflight
magazine of AirTran Airways. The monthly title includes a vibrant mix of
travel, lifestyle, product and business offerings. The candidate will have
at least two years of experience proofreading, editing and fact-checking.
He/she will manage the style sheet and ensure that the publication strictly
adheres to it. He/she will work with editors to ensure the very highest
levels of accuracy and consistency. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Candidate must be a quick learner, extremely detail-oriented, and able to
meet deadlines and multitask. Excellent spelling and knowledge of grammar
are musts. Knowledge of AP style is a plus.
This job is located in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

No phone calls or walk-ins, please!

Posted 9/20/09

Photo:
conducting photo research
creating a digital file archive
send/receive packages by messenger
organizing film storage

Art:
conducting research for re-design (researching fonts,
collecting design inspiration, designing sample pages, etc.)
updating mini boards
updating presentation book
scanning
a few administrative tasks (photocopying, faxing, etc.)

Dates: Fall Semester late September to mid-December (flexible)

Would work 1-2 days a week

Requirements:

Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel.
Familiar with Illustrator

Stipend: can cover transportation costs (MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit, etc.)
Posted 9/16/09

Lucky Magazine (Conde Nast Publications, New York) is looking for an
energetic and enthusiastic photo and bookings assistant to join their team.
The position will provide overall support for both the Photo and the
Bookings Departments. Responsibilities will include: photo research,
location scouting, handling all invoices and model releases, organizing
film and distributing mail. The position will also assist the Bookings
Director with castings and bookings, call sheets, and travel arrangements.

Posted 09/14/09

The EIC will head the editorial department of a upcoming HIV/AIDS online
magazine. The mission of the online publication is to improve the quality
of life of those who are affected, infected, or are at high risk of
contracting HIV/AIDS.

Qualifications:
- Strong communication, interpersonal & leadership skills
- Extensive experience as a writer or editor
- Commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead editorial board meetings online.
- The EIC’s responsible for choosing writers to contribute to the
publication.
- Serve as “the face” of the publication by speaking with the press
and attending conferences.
- Oversee the publication’s complete process from pitch submission to
article publication.

Posted 09/14/09

Diabetes Forecast magazine (www.forecast.diabetes.org), the consumer magazine of the American Diabetes Association, is looking for a full-time or nearly full-time intern to start immediately. The internship is paid ($10/hour) and will last until the end of January, with possibility for renewal.

The intern must be detail-oriented and experienced in fact-checking and researching. The intern will have the opportunity to write articles for print and web as fact-checking and other projects are successfully completed. Intern should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet-savvy, proficient with fact-checking, and comfortable making several phone calls and inquiries for information, in addition to conducting phone interviews.

Posted 09/14/09

The Knot Inc. editorial team is in need of freelance researchers for a
data/research project. Candidates must be detail-oriented and available to
start immediately on this 4-5 day per week assignment. Previous
factchecking/research experience a plus.

Pay: $10/hour

Posted 09/14/09

Looking to add to our team of experts in fashion and travel.

Position: Blogger on fashion and travel trends. Great opportunity to get
your work seen. Report on trends in other countries. Can work from home
with occasional required meetings at our store in Nolita.

Candidate: Must have writing/blogging experience and a witty tone. Must
have experience in the fashion industry and have extensive knowledge on
trends.

Compensation: $20 per 100 word article. 4-8 articles per month.

Posted 09/14/09

We are looking to recruit several college women to work with us on exciting
new print projects. It’s a great opportunity for those looking to work in
the media.

Posted 09/14/09

Hungry Thirsty Las Vegas: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat and
Drink is seeking student writers for forthcoming dining and drinking
guidebook from Hungry? City Guides. The book will be released this fall and
available in all major bookstores.

Restaurant and bar reviews will be categorized by neighborhoods: The
Strip, Downtown, Westside, Eastside, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.

If you’ve been to Vegas and have a favoriate place to eat or drink, we’d
love to hear from you! For more info about the Hungry? City Guides, visit
www.hungrycityguides.com.

Students will get a byline and bio in the book and on the site, free
copies of the book, and an invitation to our launch party, as well as
opportunities for part time and full time work in future books published by
Hungry Enterprises nationwide.

Posted 09/14/09

Digital Spy is looking for a team of part-time writers based in the US to work for the US version of Digital Spy.

In the UK, Digital Spy is one of the country’s largest media and entertainment news websites, with more than 80 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 5.4 million (Dec 2008, 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 - will offer 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 will include TV, showbiz, music, movies, gaming, odd news and coverage of major reality shows such as American Idol and Dancing With The Stars.

Digital Spy is searching for enthusiastic writers with a passion for all things entertainment to produce content for the site.

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)
* 6pm-9pm ET / 3pm-6pm PT (weekdays only)
* Friday and Saturday evenings (exact hours to be negotiated)

Pay will be $10-$15 per hour, dependent on experience and location.

How to apply
Candidates should first familiarize themselves with Digital Spy UK, located at digitalspy.co.uk, 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, all in the style of a typical Digital Spy news article, written by you on suitable real subjects for today
4. Three or four other headlines that you think might also warrant coverage on digitalspy.com
Posted 9/10/09

The editorial department at AVENUE is seeking responsible part-time
interns. Responsibilities include conducting research, fact checking and
copyediting. Experienced candidates will have writing opportunities.
Assistance will also be needed preparing for and on photo shoots. More
mundane tasks like opening mail may arise. Attention to detail and
versatility are mandatory; great communication and phone skills are also
important. This is a very hands-on internship, a great learning experience
and resume builder. Scheduling is flexible, but please expect to work a
minimum of 12 hours a week. This internship is for the fall semester and
will begin as soon as possible. This is an unpaid internship with
the option of receiving credit.

Posted 9/9/09

nocheLatina.com, one of the top Latin lifestyle and entertainment sites, is currently looking for talented freelance writers to join our editorial team.

Freelance writers will have the opportunity to:

-Review upcoming Hollywood films and albums
-Report on the latest trends in fashion and nightlife
-Interview celebrities
-Pitch ideas to editorial staff
-Attend exclusive events and screenings
-And many more

Writers must have a strong interest in Latin culture and writing articles. Writers should also be knowledgeable in interviewing various personalities and able to work under deadlines.

The position is unpaid, but writers will have the opportunity to expand their portfolios, gain experience in writing for the web, and work closely with editors. Bilingual speakers are a plus, but not required.

Posted 9/9/09

ChickSpeak, an online women’s magazine dedicated to inspiring big
dreams,strong morals and success in the world is looking for new writers to
start ASAP.

All positions are unpaid, but ChickSpeak is a great opportunity to gain
clips and experience.

Writers are required to meet one deadline per week, must have experience
in publishing (either magazines or newspapers) and be familiar with Chicago
style.

Current college students or recent grads preferred.

All applicants are highly encouraged to join the site (free membership)
and browse through articles before submitting materials for consideration.
Posted 9/8/09

We’re looking for smart, motivated contributors to join the CH team.

Contributors can be located worldwide, but we’re specifically looking for people in China, Berlin, Spain, India, Japan, Canada, San Francisco, New Zealand and Stockholm.

Posted 9/5/09

As Managing Editor, you’ll lead online content development for a soon-to-be
launched fashion & lifestyle media platform. You’ll need to prove your
capabilities both as an editorial visionary producing top-quality content
and as a strong motivator with a knack for hiring and managing a team of
talented content producers.

You’ve got a solid media pedigree, working in the ranks of established
publishers and/or well-trafficked sites.

You’ll have the opportunity to create something from scratch while being
supported by a tremendous team of designers, engineers, and product
managers. Work from San Francisco or New York City - must be willing to do
occasional travel.

How to Land the Job: Your cover letter should show off your editorial voice and tell us why
you’re the next online editorial rockstar. Include clips and tell us
where you tweet!

Posted 9/5/09

The associate art director contributes to the design of three publications:
the award-winning monthly Charlotte magazine and quarterly Charlotte
Magazine’s Home & Garden, and Charlotte Wedding, which launches in
December 2009.

Requirements
• At least 3 years design experience at a consumer magazine
• Experience selecting and assigning illustrators and hiring models
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and PDF workflow
• Expert multitasking skills
• Team player with positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Knowledge/experience with web design a plus

Note
• This is a full-time, on-site position. We are unable to offer
relocation assistance.
Posted 9/3/09