Monday, August 14, 2006

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Writers Jobs:


reporters, freelance(VANCE NEWSPAPERS - Grand Rapids, MI )From Mlive.
FREELANCE REPORTERS - To cover local government, schools, and features for a weekly publication in Ottawa County. Send resume and clips to: Managing Editor, Advance Newspapers, Jenison MI 49429. No Phone Calls Please.

Copywriter (Freelance) In business since 1914,we( Sarasota, FL )From Sarasota Herald Tribune
Copywriter (Freelance) In business since 1914,we are a multi-media catalog of novelties & gifts in need of a freelance copywriter for our catalogs & sales flyers. Ideal candidate will have a min. of 2 years exp., must be deadline oriented, have a sense of humor, working knowledge of Quark and be able to write punchy, sales oriented copy in as few words as possible. LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY. If interested, email resume with samples and pay requirements JBROWN@JSLS.COM or fax same info. to 941-748-5385 EOE/ Drug Free Workplace .

Writer( American Greetings - Cleveland, OH )From American Greetings
-An entry or mid level position which requires demonstrated aptitude for greeting card writing as proven through successful completion of a writing test or through submissions of acceptable freelance copy. The writer works under the tutelage of a senior writer to learn the basics of greeting card writing and will be exposed to several different styles and a wide variety of forms through closely supervised assignments.
Writing assignments will increase in complexity as the associate writer gains experience. A successful candidate in this position will learn basic greeting card structure (captions, sub-captions, additional copy, sentiments, and taglines), and gain experience in matching style and tone while writing these individual components for a variety of programs.
The associate writer will work to develop versatility in both verse and prose forms by completing specific writing assignments as outlined by a senior writer. The associate writer will receive feedback on completed work and integrate changes in order to execute acceptable submissions.
The associate writer will gain an understanding of the industry by studying AG product history as well as competitor reference, and will learn to apply that knowledge to future writing assignments. American Greetings is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug-free workplace.
Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or related field. Education Required: Previous greeting card or related industry experience preferred.
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Freelance Marketing Writer(Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (New York, NY)From idealist
FREELANCE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Direct Marketing Writer NRDC -- the Natural Resources Defense Council -- has an immediate opening for a freelance Direct Mail/Email Fundraising and Activism Writer.
NRDC is the country’s most effective environmental action group with more than 1.2 million Members and online activists. Our staff of 300 attorneys, scientists, and policy analysts works to protect the environment through courtroom action, legislative campaigns, and grassroots online activism. NRDC is headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Santa Monica. This writer will be a valued partner in our work to protect the planet and work closely with our creative strategist/senior writer who has engineered the phenomenal growth of NRDC’s activist base over the past two decades. The writer will also be a close collaborator with the NRDC Membership team, program staff and our dynamic outside direct marketing agency to produce direct mail and email fundraising appeals and activist alerts about wilderness, wildlife, energy and other issues.

Responsibilities include writing and editing copy that is clear, compelling and motivating. The writer is expected to, over a period of time, develop a wide-ranging knowledge of NRDC programs and initiatives, and play a key role in helping achieve our goal of growing NRDC’s online activist base to 2 million citizens. In order to do this the writer will need to set aside enough time to meet scheduled deadlines and have the flexibility to meet unexpected ones that may occasionally occur.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of two years experience writing direct mail/email or marketing copy for a non-profit. Preference will be given to those who have worked on environmental issues and who have written fundraising copy. He or she must have the ability to work directly with NRDC attorneys and scientists and translate their work into marketing copy. Writer must also have a deep concern for the natural world, as well as a commitment to use a large Membership and online citizen action network to help protect the environment. He or she must be excited about the chance to be an integral part of NRDC. Applicant must be able to take editorial direction, turn copy around quickly, and meet strict copy deadlines. It is expected that the work will take 6 to 10 hours a week initially. We anticipate this amount of time to grow as the writer takes on more assignments and could lead to a part or full-time staff position in NRDC’s Membership department.

NRDC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. Additional

Qualifications:How to Apply:Applicants should submit a cover letter, including preferred fee structure, resume and two samples of direct mail, email or marketing writing to membership@nrdc.org with FREELANCE WRITER in the subject line by September 20, 2006. No phone calls or faxes please. For more information about NRDC, please visit http://www.nrdc.org and http://www.savebiogems.org

FREELANCE PROOFREADER(The Halo Group-New York, NY )FROM Monster
The Halo Group, a progressive, integrated communications firm is seeking a Freelance Proofreader for immediate hire - onsite at our mid-town Manhattan offices, or offsite at the end of your fax machine. However, you need to be available and ready to turnaround work quickly. Please be a true proofreader, NOT a copyeditor and NOT a frustrated novelist. Must use Chicago Manual of Style as your Bible.Please send your resume and salary requirements in confidence to: hr@thehalogroup.net LINK: thehalogroup.net. We will only be able to respond to those candidates that most closely meet our criteria.

COPY WRITERS FREELANCE FOR THE WEB(Grafica-Chester, NJ )From Monster
Grafica is looking for a bright, energetic and detail oriented Mid Level to Senior Freelance Copywriters to deliver high level writing for web content.

Must have 4 to 6 years of experience. You must have strong analytical skills, excellent communication, presentation skills and; the ability to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment.
Please send your resume with cover letter to: smatushin@grafica.com or fax to 908.325.0286.
Find out more about us by visiting our website. www.grafica.com


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Freelance Designer(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jobs - Pittsburgh, PA ) From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
FREELANCE DESIGNER Exp'd. Must know Illustrator, Quark & Photoshop. Must have strong prepress skills. $8-10 hr. depends on experience. Send resume online to designhelpwtd@yahoo.com

Designer(Bergen County, NJ)From The Record
Job Description
Designer/Web Site Freelance, must have exp, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Quark. Fax resume 201-848-7126
Fax 201-848-7126
Phone 2018487126
Location NJ-Bergen County,US.

XML Consultant( Progressive Information Technologies - York, PA )From Nationjob.com
Freelance opportunity for a reliable, experienced XML consultant who is skilled in writing XSL-FO transforms for PDF publishing. The work can be done off site and the consultant will be paid upon successful completion of each job. Specifications and test content for the work will be provided.
Compensation/Benefits:Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
Will not pay relocation or sponsor work visas.If interested, please submit a resume to:Send your Resume via Web or E-MailCode required on e-mail subject line: 29236Progressive Information Technologies
Phone: 717-764-5908 x262Fax: 717-764-5530An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V.

Web Developer(Alzheimer Research Forum (Boston, MA)From Idealist
We are looking for a part-time, freelance web developer to join our team. The developer will work with the project team to maintain existing databases and site features as well as to develop new databases and tools for the neurodegenerative research community.

We are looking for someone who has experience working as freelancer, who has a proven track record developing databases for the web, who enjoys and excels at working both independently and within a team, and who has strong communication skills. Interface design skills and some familiarity with usability principles and practices are desirable.
We especially welcome applications from those with a biology or medical background, although this is not required.
Preferred technical skills: ASP Classic ASP.NET Javascript VBScript SQL Server Writing TSQL stored procedures Database design XML/XSLT Additional

Qualifications:This position allows for flexibility, growth, and the chance to join an exciting field. We also think that we’re a good group of people to work with.
How to Apply:Please send your resume, three links to your best work, and three references to jobs@alzforum.org.

Multimedia Graphic Designer (Part-time or Freelance)Company Confidential,US-OH-Lewis Center)From Monster
JOB SUMMARY: Part-time position (10-20 hours per week) that develops, designs and maintains the company’s full scope of marketing materials for B2B markets. Freelance inquiries will also be considered. This is a REAL company with a real position - not a recruiter, nor MLM, insurance or the other stuff you get from online job applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the company’s marketing materials including: sales pieces, print advertisements, trade show displays, PowerPoint presentations, collateral materials, Internet text and banner advertising. Assists in the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of materials and programs and provides recommendations to management on new strategies.Ideal candidate would also create Flash animation for the company’s websites. Includes other duties as assigned.JOB ENVIRONMENT:Our 17 year-old company is a group of hard-charging professionals that maintain high business ethics, look out for each other (rather than compete with each other) and treat co-workers like a second family. Our employees are always given the tools, training and support they need to be the best. We're always developing new features for our existing product lines and creating new solutions for the future. You can even decompress in our company break room with foosball, cable TV and free beverages.JOB

REQUIREMENTS: Education/Knowledge- Undergraduate studies in commercial art/design, communications, journalism, advertising or related field. Proven knowledge in communication techniques and strategies. Knowledge in print, audio-visual and web production as well as layout and design rules and concepts. Strong computer skills should include all Microsoft office products, Desktop Publishing and Flash a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Must have the ability to execute short and long term projects. Must have the ability to analyze business strategies and develop and recommend marketing tools to communicate our ideas and strategies to our clients. Must have the ability to prepare and present oral presentations translating technical concepts to all types of audiences. Must have high-level oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
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INTERACTIVE WEB DESIGNER - FREELANCE(Grafica Group, Inc.-Chester, NJ )From Monster
We are seeking a bright, energetic and detail oriented FREELANCE Interactive Web Designer, with an enthusiasm for design.

You should be a whiz with production tools especially Photoshop and have a solid foundation in rich media including Flash. Possessing amazing typography skills is a must. Strong conceptual development and layout skills and experience in creating original web user interface designs and graphics. You must have a good eye for photography and be able to do touch up work when necessary. You should be able to assist in the production of banner ad campaigns, offer pages, web sites, online sweepstakes and anything that is web related.

You must have experience in Macromedia Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Imageready, Quark, QuickTime, Realmedia, Windows Media Player, Premeire, Dreamweaver

Please send your resume with cover letter to: smatushin@grafica.com or fax to 908.325.0286.
Find out more about us by visiting our website. www.grafica.com


Freelance Product Graphic Design Artist(Event Network_San Diego, CA )From Monster

EVENT NETWORK is an entrepreneurial, premier retailer that operates various cultural attraction retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. Venues include zoos, science centers, aquariums, museums, and traveling exhibitions. (To see a list of our Partnerships please visit us at www.eventnetwork.com).
To further advance our custom product development strategies, we are seeking an energetic and creative freelance product graphic designer/artist who will be working directly with the Director of Product Development (DPD).

We expect this project to last approximately 3 months and take up to approximately 25 hours of billable time per week. Future project opportunities may apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Position will work closely with DPD, General Merchandise Managers, Buyers, Vendors, and Venue Partners to design and develop art for specific products from concept to production.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with DPD to understand the unique requirements of each of our retail locations.
Visit partner stores and/or web sites to better understand their product and merchandising strategies and Logo requirements.
Based on input from DPD and Buyers, draw/sketch and/or use vendor supplied templates to create product concepts.
Work with the DPD and vendors to transform concept sketches into prototypes using sketches and/or vendor supplied templates.
Prepare all information needed for merchandise manufacturing on digital files.
Develop and maintain photo/art/logos/images, and project file libraries
Special Projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
BS/BA/BFA in Graphic Design and formal training in retail product graphic design
Minimum 3+ years of relevant (retail product related) professional experience
Experience and understanding of typography, logo use and standards, photo direction and color printing processes
Ability to draw/sketch/illustrate for design and prototypes and meet deadline and budget requirements
Ability to design packaging and product from concept to final production, including obtaining all required approvals needed from retail partner.
Experience in working with overseas factories helpful
Ability to prepare artwork for sample and production, template layout, color standards, and specs.
Ability to prepare electronic files accurately for appropriate manufacturing processes in accordance to vendor applications.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines on multiple projects in a fast pace environment
Excellent attention and dedication to detail in all aspects of the job
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Fluent in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and Corel Draw with ability to design on a PC platform
Proficient in PC applications, including MS Office, Word, Excel, MS Outlook or similar e-mail environments, and Power Point for product presentations.
Team player: Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment with various personnel levels in a professional office environment. This will include working with outside vendors and or venues with various levels and expertise.
Contribute to product development brainstorming sessions with Buying team

Apply today! Send resume with cover letter, samples, position applying for, and hourly rate requirements to careers@eventnetwork.com EOE

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