Freelance Item Writer

DESCRIPTION:

Science, Mathematics, English Language Arts (Reading, Writing), Social Studies

Measured Progress is seeking to enhance its bank of Freelance Item Writers and is searching for highly qualified, independent contract/freelance item writers to develop test items for large-scale customized statewide assessment programs covering elementary, middle and secondary school levels. Freelance item writers work off site and are paid on a per-item basis.

Freelance item writers write multiple choice, open response, and short answer educational assessment items covering specific curricula frameworks according to Measured Progress’s standards, specifications and deadlines. Freelancers are sent a copy of the state standards, directions, sample items and other reference materials, and are expected to type their items, but any graphics may be submitted as sketches or photocopies. Items submitted to Measured Progress must be original and must not be submitted elsewhere or used on classroom tests.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or Doctorate in discipline (or in Curriculum, Measurement or another applicable area)
  • Two or more years’ teaching experience earned at the elementary, middle or secondary levels
  • Prior item writing experience preferred but will provide instruction and feedback
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Familiarity with national and/or state curriculum standards essential

Company Information: Measured Progress
Contact Information: Hunt.Janine@measuredprogress.org; Barrett.Chad@measuredprogress.org; Brown.Beneta@measuredprogress.org

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Freelance Writer

DESCRIPTION:

We’re glad you’re interested in the prospect of working with Pregnancy & Newborn magazine-we’re always looking to add to our pool of writers and are currently accepting freelance submissions! Please read and follow the guidelines below so you can query us effectively and we can respond efficiently.

REQUIREMENTS:

First, familiarize yourself with Pregnancy & Newborn both in print and online. Our targeted audience is comprised of women who are expecting or have a child under the age of 1. We strive to provide insightful, informative articles that discuss all things pregnancy- and baby-related in a casual, conversational, girlfriend-to-girlfriend manner. As a national magazine, we cover topics that are relevant to pregnant and new moms across the country.

Each month, we print articles that fit into the following categories: prenatal health, prenatal nutrition, emotional well-being, labor & delivery, infant care and parenting. Examples of topics that might be of interest include, but are not limited to, baby’s development month by month, alternative pain relief during labor, choosing a name for baby, healthy snacks for hungry moms-to-be, postpartum depression, maternity leave, finding childcare, vaccinations, raising a bilingual baby and more. We’re always looking for new and creative story ideas please send yours our way!

We prefer to receive queries via email; you may direct them to the address below. Please send a detailed description of your proposed article, including topics you’ll discuss, experts you’ll interview, and sidebars you’ll provide. Department articles are typically 750 to 1,000 words plus 2 sidebars; feature articles are usually 1,750 to 2,000 plus 4 to 5 sidebars. Keep in mind that we generally work under a 4 to 6 month lead-time.

We appreciate when you include clips of your previously published articles. It’s always nice to see the work you’ve done in the past.

Please be patient as you wait for our response. Oftentimes we may not have a spot for your story immediately, but will file it away to have on hand when an opportunity arises-and rest assured that when one does, we’ll be in touch!

Company Information: Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
Contact Information: editor@pnmag.com

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Acute Care Medical Transcriptionist

DESCRIPTION:

Come join our medical transcription team! We are looking for self-motivated medical transcriptionists who are experienced in acute care. Several positions need to be filled. Pay is based off of industry standard 65-character lines (black character plus spaces).

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work at home
  • Alternating weekend work is required
  • Must have high-speed Internet access
  • Windows XP operating system
  • Minimum one-year ACUTE CARE experience required

Company Information: J&J Medical Transcription Services
Contact Information: Apply Online

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