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R. Rock Enterprises Managing Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
R. Rock Enterprises
Location: 
Los Angeles, CA
Description: 

R. Rock Enterprises has an opportunity for a Managing Editor for the new
content-based website of a surf and skate-related brand.

The Managing Editor will be responsible for content across three
categories: Art, Music and Culture. The Managing Editor will develop story
ideas and manage all aspects of planning and producing feature stories,
blurbs and video pieces.

The following must be delivered each week: Three 500-word feature stories,
one from each category; three to five blurbs on topics such as upcoming
events, event write-ups or reviews; and one two-minute video piece.

The Managing Editor will write a minimum of one feature per week, and at
least six per month, as well as a minimum of two blurbs per week, and at
least 11 per month. The Managing Editor will supervise freelance writers
and an on-staff videographer, and is responsible for staying within budget
and keeping track of invoices.

Posted 5/20/09

Contact: 
Please send resume and two writing samples to zio@rrockenterprises.com
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TheBeautyBean.com Web Designer

Job/Internship type: 
Part-time
Company/Publication Name: 
TheBeautyBean.com
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

BRAND NEW (soon-to-launch) health/beauty website is looking for an EXPERIENCED web designer to help with the designing and launching of a new site. While unpaid,
expenses will be covered (including metro-card, lunch, etc), and you will
have the opportunity to be involved with a great start-up company (with
your name/company, of course, forever inscribed on the site’s pages). Laid
back environment with the opportunity to work partly from home.

Recent grads encouraged to apply.

Posted 5/19/09

Contact: 
If interested, please send resume and links to sites you have worked on to: thebeautybean@gmail.com
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BeautyNewsNYC.com is looking for freelance writers (unpaid)

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
BeautyNewsNYC.com
Location: 
Telecommute
Description: 

BeautyNewsNYC.com, an online lifestyle magazine, is looking for contributing writers for
their City Pulse department. City Pulse reports on art, fashion,
food/drink, beauty and events in NYC. We post twice a week and also send
our postings out in an email newsletter. Please check out the site before
applying so that you understand the tone and format. BeautyNewsNYC.com is a
site devoted to women in NYC, all that we cover pertains to the women of
this city.
This position is unpaid freelance, work-from-home and comes with
plenty of perks.
Posted 5/18/09

Contact: 
Please send resume and 2-3 writing samples to Ashley Goldsmith, citypulsewriter@gmail.com. In your email please include a few ideas that you might pitch for upcoming City Pulse stories.
OK to mention Ed?: 
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ZUG.com Contributing Writers

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
ZUG.com
Location: 
Remote Locations
Description: 

We’re ZUG.com, the world’s longest-running comedy site, read each month by a quarter of a million users and growing. We’ve got two bestselling humor books, and more on the way. ZUG.com is the place to get your humor writing noticed, collaborate with our fun and talented comedy community.

The time your aunt fell into the wedding punch. The prank you pulled on
your roommate involving a live chicken. The time you experimented with
chewing 400 sticks of gum.

If it’s funny, you can get points, prizes, immediate reader feedback, publicity for your work and CASH. To start, we pay $10 per article; once you earn a reader rating of 4 or higher, you are eligible to join our Writers Group, where you earn more money/publicity per article. Articles must meet these guidelines:

- The story must be true
- The story must have at least 2 photos (stock OK/ real preferred)
- The story should not be published elsewhere on the Web

Contact: 
Info: http://www.zug.com/about/ Contact: jmh@zug.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Family Circle Associate Home Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Family Circle
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Family Circle’s current associate home editor’s last day is May 22. Ed’s tipster tells us that you must have 3 years-plus experience, with very strong writing abilities and market experience and familiarity with experts in decorating, organizing, cleaning and home improvement.

Updated 5/20/09

Contact: 
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Junior Graphic Designer

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
A Monthly Entertainment Magazine
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Monthly entertainment magazine located in the NYC Metro Area is seeking a
FULL TIME ENTRY-LEVEL JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER. 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, and an extreme
attention to detail. 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 the production department on occasion.
The ideal candidate must be able to follow direction in addition to
conceptualizing and executing new creative ideas. SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY.
‘09 GRADS ENCOURAGED.

Posted 5/13/09

Contact: 
juniorgraphicdesigner@gmail.com
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Metropolitan Home Associate Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Metropolitan Home
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Hachette Filipacchi Media US Inc., the world’s largest publisher of consumer magazines has an opportunity for an Associate Editor at Metropolitan Home magazine. The Associate Editor will be completely responsible for the 6-7 page news-oriented Word section, other front of book columns, and the table of Contents. The candidate will generate and develop ideas, write and edit copy, and fact check and proofread all pages during closing.

The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years related experience at a major national shelter magazine. Our organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity for advancement.

Posted 5/3/09

Contact: 
Please e-mail resume with cover letter, including salary requirements, to careers@hfmus.com. We will contact only those candidates whose experience matches our needs. No phone calls please. EEO
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AMMO Magazine Part-Time Editorial Assistant (Unpaid)

Job/Internship type: 
Part-time
Company/Publication Name: 
AMMO Magazine
Location: 
--
Description: 

AMMO Magazine, the ultimate ammunition for the Fashion, Beauty, and Luxe
Lifestyle Connoisseur, is looking for a dedicated and hard working
Editorial Assistant to assist the Editor-In-Chief.
Candidates must be:
- Available Monday – Friday via phone and/or email
- In school or a recent graduate
- Have some fashion editorial experience
- Have basic knowledge of the Fashion industry
- Some writing experience
- Can Multi-task and has a “Can-do and Will-do” attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the contacts, calendar, and staff database
- Assisting the EIC with daily tasks such as planning photo shoot,
maintaining the editorial calendar, generating new ideas, etc.
- Assisting with interviews and on set during photo shoots.
- Attending events in the absence of the EIC
- Some writing.

THE POSITION IS UNPAID.

Posted 5/1/09

Contact: 
Please send resume with writing samples (if avail.)to the EIC: crystal@ammomag.com. Please put in the Subject box: AMMO MAG ASSISTANT.
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Freelance Fitness Writer

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Skinny Dip City
Location: 
--
Description: 

Skinny Dip City, a brand new funky daily health and fitness newsletter geared towards ladies who love to sweat and yet know how to enjoy the good things in life—like chocolate cake and beer—is launching in June and is in need of a whip smart, on-top-of-the-exercise-trends fitness writer. This contributor will be responsible for writing exercise stories (200-250 words) to pair with that day’s nutrition theme (an ab move to complement a piece about reducing bloating). Ideally, we would like someone who can also demonstrate how to execute the move via a short video clip. The position will be unpaid at first. but compensation will come as soon as we take off.

To apply, please send: a cover letter indicating why you live for fitness and just need to teach others about how to get in shape. Attach two sample articles you would love to see posted, keeping the summer launch date in mind. Do make us laugh, we need excitement over here.

Posted 5/1/09

Contact: 
Jobs@skinnydipcity.com
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Thirsty LA Contributing Writers

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Thirsty LA
Location: 
Los Angeles, CA
Description: 

Contributors wanted for forthcoming drinking guidebook called
“Thirsty? Los Angeles The Lowdown on Where the Real People Drink!”,
from Hungry City Guides.

This is your chance to support your favorite local bar/lounge/coffee
shop/teahouse/other type of drinkery (especially those small,
family-owned businesses that appreciate the attention—they can’t
afford an advertising budget) and let the world know why drinking and
dining in LA is so great. Foodies of all occupations and day jobs are
encouraged to apply.

For more info about the Hungry City Guides, visit hungrycityguides.com.

* Please note that there is no pay for this gig. You will get a byline
and bio in the book and on the site, free copies of the book (which is
available in all major bookstores), and an invitation to our launch
party, as well as opportunities for regular paying food writing gigs
down the road.*

Contact: 
If you're interested in becoming a contributor, please: 1. Email kjviola@gmail.com 2. Provide us with details about who you are, any writing experience you may have, and a list of potential places you would like to cover.
OK to mention Ed?: 
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Celebrity Writers for Online Magazine/Blog

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
AMMO Magazine
Location: 
--
Description: 

AMMO Magazine, the ultimate ammunition for the Fashion, Beauty, and Luxe
Lifestyle Connoisseur, is looking for celebrity writers for the site
re-launch.
Candidates must have:
- Experience interviewing celebrities
- An INTENSE obsession with POP culture both nationally and
internationally.
- At least 1-3 yrs writing experience for a publication and/or blog.
- Experience with Wordpress

PLEASE NOTE: THE POSITION IS UNPAID.

Posted 4/29/09<>

Contact: 
Please send cover letter, resume with writing samples (if avail.), and current weekly availability to the EIC: crystal@ammomag.com. Please put in the Subject box: AMMO MAG CELEB WRITER. Any other subject title will be ignored.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

OUCH! Magazine Fashion Assistant

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
OUCH! Magazine
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Fashion Editor looking for a fashion assistant for various duties for OUCH!
Magazine online and print.
Posted 4/28/09

Contact: 
Must comment to 2 days a week. email intern@ouchmagazine.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Freelance junior photo researcher

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
--
Location: 
--
Description: 

A Manhattan based custom publishing agency is looking for a freelance junior photo researcher. The position will last about 2 to 3 weeks, possibly longer, at $30 an hour. Strong photo research background is a must, ad agency experience is a plus.
Posted 4/28/09

Contact: 
Please email resume and cover letter to photoeditorny@mac.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

ChickSpeak.com writers

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
ChickSpeak.com
Location: 
Remote Locations
Description: 

ChickSpeak.com, an online college women’s magazine dedicated to inspiring
big dreams, success and strong values is looking for fabulous new writers!

Each writer will be assigned to a specific section out of the following:
Be Inspired, Beauty & Style, Career & Finance, College Life, Distractions,
Do it Yourself, Food & Fetes, Greek Life, Guy Speak, Mind & Body,
Relationship, Tech Trends, Travel, Women’s Safety

Great opportunity to gain clips and experience in writing for the web!
Current college students or recent grads are encouraged to apply. Must have
experience with Chicago style and maintain communication with the
Editor-at-Large at all times.

Send resume, two previously published clips, and list the top three
sections you’re interested in working for. Looking for 10-12 writers to
start immediately.
Applicants can be anywhere, all articles are submitted via e-mail. The Editor-at-Large lives in North Carolina, but she works directly with the founder who lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Posted 4/23/09

Contact: 
Applicants should apply at chickspeak.editor@gmail.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

New Media Company Seeks Editor for Popular Latino Entertainment

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Moguldom Media
Location: 
--
Description: 

New Media company seeks a witty and authentic Editor to its fast-growing
Latino Entertainment web property. Must be available to work M-F starting
at 8 am EST. (Telecommute)

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 writing samples for further
consideration. Below are the topics for the writing samples. Please keep it
short between 75-150 words or less:
1. political commentary about a specific Latino politician and/or a social
or political issue in which Latinos have a vested interest
2. an idea or pitch for one new weekly feature (please reference the site
for ideas)
3. pick one current post from Lossip and rewrite it according to their
your own personal style

Annual Salary: 24-36 K
Posted 4/23/09

Contact: 
Send resume and cover letter to Jasmine Lin at jlin@moguldom.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Editor for Latino Entertainment Web Property

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
--
Location: 
--
Description: 

New Media company seeks a witty and authentic Editor to its fast-growing
Latino Entertainment web property. Must be available to work M-F starting
at 8 am EST.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 writing samples for further
consideration. Below are the topics for the writing samples. Please keep it
short between 75-150 words or less:

1. political commentary about a specific Latino politician and/or a social
or political issue in which Latinos have a vested interest
2. an idea or pitch for one new weekly feature (please reference the site
for ideas)
3. pick one current post from Lossip and rewrite it according to their
your own personal style

Annual Salary: 24-36 K

Posted 4/23/09

Contact: 
Jasmine Lin Email: jlin@moguldom.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Crunk Certified freelance writers

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Crunk Certified
Location: 
Atlanta, GA
Description: 

Crunk Certified, a new ATL-based hip hop magazine that focuses on those
people in the industry about to blow up on the scene, is looking for
writers. Compensation is comparable to other pubs. Writers can be based
anywhere but need to have the pulse of the industry.
Posted 4/21/09

Contact: 
Interested? Send resume, clips and pitch of who you think should be covered in the next issue to the Editor in Chief. katie.hinderer@crunk-magazine.com.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

BroBible.com writers

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
BroBible.com
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

BroBible.com, a new blog/website targeting the 18-35 year-old socially
active, upwardly mobile guy is seeking freelance writers to write
witty, fun, and informative posts in the following categories: Sports,
Partying/College Life, Relationships/Sex, Travel/Dining/Nightlife,
Entertainment, Cars, and Tech/Gear/Fashion. We are specifically seeking
writers familiar with our demographic — the BRO — and its particular
interests and needs. Please check out the site before applying.
Posted 4/21/09

Contact: 
Interested? Send us a quick introductory email that notes your previous writing experience as well as any specific topics to which you think you can bring a level of expertise/passion. Links/clips relevant to the above categories are highly encouraged. Email brobibleeditor@gmail.com. No attachments except for clips please.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Health.com Freelance Photo Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Health.com
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Health.com is seeking to hire a freelance online photo editor to start
immediately. The ideal candidate must have excellent Photoshop skills and
will be responsible searching through several photo stock agencies for
relevant photos to accompany articles, slideshows and image touts on
homepage. The selected candidate will communicate with the editors on a
constant bases for image approval.Strong knowledge of or interest in the
web is a must. A bachelor’s degree in photography or art/design is
required.

Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of photo experience.
- Proficiency with Mac computers
- Advanced knowledge of Photoshop CS3.
- Excellent photo research skills including current knowledge of current
photo licensing.
- Must be able to work under deadlines

Posted 4/18/09

Contact: 
Submit a cover letter & resume to art@health.com with “Freelance Online Photo Editor” in the subject line.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Shecky's Freelance Photographers

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Shecky's
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Shecky’s is looking for freelance photographers to photograph hot new
bars in NYC.
Must own digital SLR camera
Photographer will receive a list of venues to photograph and will contact
venues to set up shoot

Photog must submit 6-10 photos per venue in JPG format
Shecky’s will pay $10 per venue photographed
Best method is to call venues before heading out
We prefer photos of venues that aren’t
packed with people, to better show the space, but some people in photos are
OK.
When making an appointment with a venue, make sure that chairs, candles,
etc are set up
Lighting can be difficult. A lightweight tripod or a monopod will help
greatly. If using flash, then a diffuser and/or long exposure should also
be used to cut down on the flattening effect.

Posted 4/18/09

Contact: 
Please contact Ginny@sheckys.com with: Resume • Link to samples of your work (work similar to our assignment is preferable – bars, nighttime photography) • Number of hours per week you are available (mostly afternoon & evenings are best), • Type of camera you will be using
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Blush.com Beauty & Fashion Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Blush.com
Location: 
Los Angeles, CA
Description: 

Blush.com is seeking a beauty and fashion expert with seasoned experience in the journalism world. Candidate must be web-experienced, able to work under very tight deadlines, well-connected and flexible under pressure.
We’re really looking for someone who lives and breathes fashion and beauty—someone who is always at the cusp of what’s breaking, who can write fast and well, but with heart and depth. Passion for the web is a MUST.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary. You must be in the LA area.

Posted 4/16/09

Contact: 
Please send cover letters, resumes, and clips to swilson@blush.com.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

OMG! Magazine Freelance Writing Position

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
OMG! Magazine
Location: 
Tampa Bay Area, FL
Description: 

OMG! Magazine, a gay owned and operated publication, is looking to hire
interns to work within our editorial department. We’re looking for people
interested in getting in at the ground level of what will prove to be one
of the area’s most successful publications. We are looking to hire someone
who is proficient with editing their own work before it is submitted and is
deadline oriented.

The following requirements are needed to apply for this position:

1. Be an open minded individual. You DO NOT have to be gay to apply for
this position but you cannot have a problem working within the LGBT
community.

2. Have reliable transportation and a computer to work from.

3. Have prior writing/editing experience, along with a proven track
record.

4. Have current samples of your work to include with your resume (URLs are
a plus).

5. Be a local resident of the Tampa Bay Area.
Posted 4/16/09

Contact: 
Send cover letter, resume, and clips to rene@omgmag.com.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

FULL TIME ENTRY-LEVEL JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Monthly entertainment magazine
Location: 
NYC Metro Area
Description: 

Monthly entertainment magazine located in the NYC Metro Area is seeking a
FULL TIME ENTRY-LEVEL JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER. 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, and an extreme
attention to detail. 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 the production department on occasion.
The ideal candidate must be able to follow direction in addition to
conceptualizing and executing new creative ideas.
Posted 4/15/09

Contact: 
applicants can send a cover letter, resume, and samples of work or links to their portfolio site to this email address: juniorgraphicdesigner@gmail.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

YourTango.com Celebrity Web Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
YourTango.com
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

YourTango, the web destination for love and relationships, is seeking a Celebrity Editor to oversee our Celeb Love blog, which covers all aspects of celebrity relationships.

Responsibilities:
- Writing and producing two blog posts each weekday and one post each weekend day. Posts are 250 words minimum. Production includes entering the text into our CMS and downloading and cropping a photo.
- Maintaining the voice of the blog.
- Making sure Celeb Love covers breaking and newsworthy celebrity love news. The Celebrity Editor will keep an ongoing contact with bloggers to manage coverage/tone.
- Ensuring that all Celeb Love posts are written and produced correctly.
- Promoting posts to other gossip blogs and social media sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing for a celebrity gossip blog, be familiar with web publishing and traffic-driving outreach. The position is off-site and is NOT full-time.
Posted 4/15/09

Contact: 
Send your resume and clips (preferably urls) to editorial@yourtango.com.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes

Shecky's Media Senior Online Editor

Job/Internship type: 
Full-time
Company/Publication Name: 
Shecky's Media
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Job Scope:
Work with the President to develop editorial voice of sheckys.com
Manage & produce content for sheckys.com which will include content from
shecky’s events, aggregated content from around the web, original and
advertorial content
Work with in-house web team to showcase this content
Create interactive features (polls, collages, slideshows)
Develop + nurture relationships w/ prominent freelance writers, bloggers,
magazine editors, PR professionals

Required Experience:
Passion for women’s fashion, beauty and lifestyle products
Voracious reader of websites, blogs and magazines
Familiarity with basic web tools such as HTML and/or CMS platforms
Ideally, you currently maintain your own blog or website or have worked as
an online editor
Organized, great project manager, excellent communication skills

Competitive salary and benefits
Posted 4/13/09

Contact: 
Submit cover letter, resume, writing samples & facebook page to blair@sheckys.com
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes