Freelancing Gigs – Jan. 12, 2010
Factoids and Trivia Writer
Description:
AHN is seeking a talented writer with a love of facts, trivia, and other useless information.
This is a temporary, part-time hourly or freelance position with potential for permanent, full-time status within 3 months.
Responsibilities:
In this position you will work directly with various departments at AHN to research, produce and write factoids and trivia across a wide variety of categories, including current events, sports, entertainment and supplemental themed topics.
You will be expected to quickly learn the AHN NewsBahn publishing and reporting platform and help out in any area as assigned.
Requirements:
* High school diploma or equivalent. College degree is preferred.
* One (1) year of continuous and verifiable professional writing experience.
* Mastery of English grammar and composition.
* Must be proficient with computers and word processing systems.
* Demonstrated judgment, editorial and creative skills.
* Must be able to effectively and efficiently telecommute.
* You must be able to provide a high volume of trivia facts and factoids with minimal editorial supervision.
* Must be able to quickly and efficiently check and cross-reference factual information, quotes, and statistics.
* Must possess basic proofing and copyediting skills, including reading text for spelling, style, proper word usage and grammar.
Desired:
Previous professional trivia writing experience a big plus.
Please apply for this position online at: http://careercenter.allheadlinenews.com/job/CE0401
Location: Telecommute, Telecommute
Job Status: Part-time
AHN Media Corporation
1200 Corporate Center Way
Suite 203
Wellington, FL 33414
URL http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1139156
Web designer for Breakthrough, online counseling service
Anywhere, Bay Area preferable
Breakthrough connects mental health providers and clients for counseling via video, phone, email, and chat.
We are looking for a strong interaction and graphic designer to create workflows, graphics, and landing pages. The contract would be about ten hours per week, start immediately, and could lead to ongoing work if results are great.
We have an urgent upcoming deadline so we want to hire someone quickly. We strongly prefer someone local to the Bay Area but are open to someone remote.
The ideal candidate would have:
* 5+ years of experience in designing professional-grade websites
* Strong ability to create intuitive workflows for a non-tech savvy audience
* A love for minimal design
* Extensive knowledge of typography and color
* Experience creating cross-browser compatible designs
* Strong attention to detail – inconsistent designs should bother you!
* Familiarity with Ruby on Rails is a plus
This is a great opportunity to work on a meaningful product that can make a difference. You can read more about Breakthrough on TechCrunch.
Thanks!
Mark Goldenson
CEO, Breakthrough
Apply
Email a portfolio and optionally a resume to mark@breakthrough.com.
Breakthrough
http://www.breakthrough.com
URL: http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/4547
Bilingual Copywriter
Lunchbox is looking for a bilingual freelance writer/copyeditor for our client’s year-long Latin music series.
Your key tasks and responsibilities shall include the following:
* Strong entertainment and advertising writing experience required.
* Ability to write and copyedit website content in both English and Spanish.
* Ability to translate and transcribe English and Spanish and vice-versus.
* Strong English and Spanish writing and copyediting skills.
* Knowledge of Latin genres of music, musical artists, and trends.
* Ability to write clear, concise, creative copy for the web.
* Incredible attention to detail.
* Strong command of both English and Spanish languages.
* Responsible for copyediting and proofing all content on site.
This is a year-long series and requires an ongoing commitment. Work can be done remotely in the Los Angeles area, however in person meetings and conference calls may be required.
Portfolio and writing samples required. Review of online portfolio prior to interview is also required. Please send your work and resume to jobs-copywriter@lbox.com and note Bilingual Copywriter in the subject line of your email.
ABSOLUTELY NO STAFFING OR PLACEMENT AGENCIES.
LunchBox
http://lbox.com/
8437 warner drive
culver city ca 90232
t: 310.559.9222
URL: http://www.krop.com//jobs/32n8p/
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