Freelance Jobs – January 4, 2011
Freelance Editor
DESCRIPTION:
We’re looking for several smart, detail-oriented editors to edit web content covering a wide variety of topics. This gig is a great, flexible way to supplement your income.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have:
- the ability to comfortably work on a variety of subjects (from science to home to health to manufacturing to finance) and assess the overall content and flow of an article
- exceptional proofreading skills
- the ability to professionally mentor and guide writers
- the ability to consistently meet deadlines
- the ability to apply our writing style and editing guidelines
- an excellent understanding of grammar
- at least three years of experience as a writer or editor
- an undergraduate degree (preferably in English or Journalism)
The Work in a Nutshell. A small group of writers will be assigned to you. You’ll work through our customized, online, content management system to edit the short articles (typically 400 words) that your writers submit, insert basic HTML coding, and coach writers on how to improve their writing.
Reach. Our site is visited by over 16 million visitors per month.
Flexibility. This gig is flexible. You can choose your hours and work from anywhere you have an internet connection.
Initiative and Discipline. While flexibility is a great benefit of this position, it also requires that you have the self-discipline to do a good job while maintaining timely turnaround times. You must be able to take initiative and work independently.
Time Commitment. We’ll need you to commit at least 10 hours of work per week, although that number can vary somewhat, based on how much content your assigned group of writers produce. There is, however, enough work for significantly more hours per week, if you are interested. You will have to edit daily or, at the very least, every other day.
Pay. We pay per article edited. The hourly rate generally works out to be about $15 to $20 an hour, depending on the editor’s experience and efficiency. Payment frequency is based on editor productivity but editors are typically paid once a week, or every other week.
Payment Method. We pay by PayPal, but you will have the option to switch to mailed paper checks or direct deposits after one month.
Independent Contractor. This is an independent contractor position.
US Citizens. This position is available to US citizens only.
Testing Process. We require that our applicants go through a testing process. You will be paid the normal rates for your test articles assuming they represent a good faith effort. The test has both writing and editing components; you’ll need to write nine articles and edit ten articles. We require the writing component so you know exactly what it is like for your writers.
How to Apply. If you’re interested, send an email to: editors -at- conjecture -dot- com with the two pieces of information listed below. Please include all information inline. (Attachments will not be opened.)
- a cover letter that explains your relevant experience and your interest in this position, and
- your resume
Contact Information: conjecture.com
Interaction Designer Wanted
DESCRIPTION:
Do you love football? Good. Because for you, there isn’t a better interaction design job on the planet.
Hudl is web-based software that helps sports teams connect around the video and data they need to win. Coaches and athletes love us because we make watching and analyzing video online so damn easy.
REQUIREMENTS:
You
* Love seeing the world through someone else’s eyes and solving their problems with zero friction.
* Are sick of big companies that pay lip service to “user experience” but won’t do anything to make it right.
* Tell emotionally persuasive stories.
* Are the first to pick up a pen and sketch out an idea with friends.
* Know which details matter and how to say “no”.
* Communicate your designs with the appropriate media and fidelity (sketch, hi-fi mockup, HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
* Think that copywriting is interface design.
* Can’t wait to see real people use your designs-even if it makes you grit your teeth.
* Have experience designing and building friendly web apps that work for people (not the other way around).
We
* Believe culture matters more than anything else.
* Are two dozen 20-something nerds, designers, marketers and former jocks who love sports and tech.
* Have a profitable, kick-ass product that is changing coaches’ and athletes’ lives.
* Are as passionate about winning as the people we serve.
* Need you to help grow our team of cross-disciplinary designer/developers.
* Promise you’ll love coming to work every day.
Working with Us, You Can:
* Enjoy an unlimited vacation policy.
* Sleep soundly with our paid health insurance and retirement plans.
* Get hooked up with free tickets to NFL & Div. I sporting events.
* Stuff yourself at weekly company-sponsored lunches.
* Snack on free food and soda.
People always say, “You guys must have so much fun.” We do. Want to work with us? Email relevant work samples and experience to the email address below.
Company Information: Hudl
Contact information: jobs@hudl.com
URL: http://www.genuinejobs.com/jobs_detail.php?id=5700
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