Freelance Content Writer for Premier Informational Website

DESCRIPTION:

If you are interested in writing on a part-time or full-time basis for a premier informational website, we are currently contracting with hundreds of freelancers for this purpose. The contract will be a minimum of 6 months if your writing style meets the client’s needs. Work from home; must commit to researching and writing at least 10 articles per week. You will be paid $15 per approved article.

Titles may relate to finances, medical conditions, technology, travel and a wide range of other topics. You must research the topic, primarily using credible online sources, and adhere to the client’s style guide. Articles will follow a how-to format, with a minimum length of 450 words. Completed articles will be written and submitted to an editor using an online interface.

First, claim titles you want to write by searching within categories or sites you are interested in. These titles are yours alone and you have seven days to submit the completed article. After review and fact checking by a copy editor, your article is published and payment is processed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • English language fluency
  • Ability to write in a professional tone
  • Grammar and spelling proficiency
  • Online research skills
  • College degree preferred
  • Online links or digital copies of previous work required

Please submit your resume and up to 3 writing links/samples/blog posts to the email address below.

Founded in 2000, Writers Research Group specializes in providing high-quality content for informational websites, such as eHow.com, Livestrong.com, Info.com and Work.com.

Company Information: Writers Research Group
Contact Information: Email

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Ruby on Rails + jQuery Developer

DESCRIPTION:

About Us

We are a startup creating a community web application that will be used by apartment buildings, condominium buildings, and housing communities. This project has been in development for over 1.5 years, and we are currently in the beta testing stage with our first client. As soon as this completes, we have a strong sales plan in-place for rapid expansion. For more information regarding the project, please visit our website.

About You

We are seeking a talented web developer to join our team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We offer outstanding career and growth opportunities and a highly self-directed environment. A desire to write well organized, testable and documented code is critical.

Our Methodology

Currently we are very focused on rapid development to complete beta testing as soon as possible. We are extremely agile, and will become test-intensive once the initial version is complete.

You will be working very closely with our lead developer to tackle stories tracked in Pivotal Tracker. Once a story is started, models (with complete RSpec coverage) are solidified first. After that we will code the controller, views, and any related functionality. Code is checked into our git repository (committing early and often). All development is done in feature branches, usually one feature branch per story, and then eventually pulled into the master branch.

Strong independent work skills are required as well as a willingness to write code that goes above and beyond in terms of user experience. You will be doing greenfield development with a lot of room for creativity.

Location

Our office is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. You do not need to be able to work on-site, you may complete all work from remote locations. The only requirement for this position is that you have a fast, and stable, internet connection and are available on Skype whenever you are working.

Term

We are seeking long-term employment with 40 hours per week of development. There are no strict business hours, however you will need to adhere to certain work hours to ensure a good amount of time-overlap with our current schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Education

  • A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering or equivalent.

Required Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication
  • Expert knowledge of Ruby on Rails (2.3.x)
  • Expert knowledge of RSpec
  • Expert knowledge of jQuery and AJAX
  • Knowledge of MySQL
  • Knowledge of git
  • Knowledge of Haml

Useful Skills

  • Sphinx and ThinkingSphinx
  • Cucumber + Selenium
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon EC2
  • Chef
  • Capistrano
  • CSS3
  • HTML5

We have all the advantages of a small fast-growing company. The work environment is extremely friendly and positive. Salary is dependent upon experience.

Please send your application to the email address below.

Company Information: And Basta Club, Inc.
Contact Information: jobs@andbasta.com

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Contract Proposal Writer

DESCRIPTION:

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Consultant, Proposal Writing & Development Services. Work remotely.

Position Responsibilities:

FHI is currently seeking candidates for short-term Proposal Development Consultancies. Individuals should demonstrate experience developing and submitting winning proposals for contracts and/or grants, particularly in the areas of: HIV/AIDS,TB and other infectious diseases, family planning, malaria, capacity building, and other sectors of development. Applicants should be familiar with the process of responding to a Request for Applications (RFA) and Request for Proposals (RFP) solicited by U.S. government entities such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and/or experience developing other non-U.S. government proposals.At least three years of experience working with international programs related to one or more of the sectors outlined above. The candidate should have experience developing winning technical proposals in response to USG (preferably USAID) or other funding solicitations. S/he should possess a clear understanding of best practices, evidence-based designs, and innovations in the field that will lead to successful proposal designs. The candidate should have first-hand experience writing technical proposals and technical knowledge of the field of interest.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred in MPH, MA in International Development, Journalism, Public Administration, or another relevant field). Minimum of three years working in international development for an agency that received USG or USAID funding (such as nonprofits, government bodies, etc.) or for the USG. Ability to design and write winning technical programs responding to grant solicitations in a limited amount of time. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrated technical expertise. Strong writing skills. Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Some international travel, and travel to Arlington, VA and Durham, NC required.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI’s Career Center at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=FHI&cws=10. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter, or enter your compamy name if applicable. Include salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Please email questions to the address below – Add Proposal Writer to the subject line of your email.

Company Information: Family Health International
Contact Information: careercentersupport@fhi.org

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