Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Wednesday...

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Writer:

Freelance Web Producer( US )From JournalismJobs
Tech-savvy Web producer wanted for 20 to 30 hours per week to assist in the development of online slideshows and features leveraging new and existing editorial. Applicant should have bachelor's degree and experience with content management systems, HTML and image-editing software. Experience as a writer or editor preferred but not required. Position, which is located in Woburn, Mass., requires a creative self-starter who can multi-task, prioritize and work under deadline pressure. Rate of pay commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and resume to Christine McNeil at christine_mcneil@ziffdavis.com .

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Sasee
PAY: variesWelcomes editorial submissions from freelance writers. We are looking for new, unpublished, first-person, non-fiction material that is for or about women. Essays, humor, satire, personal experience, and features on topics relating to women are our primary editorial focus. Diversity of subjects that reflect all age groups and variety of writing styles are invited.Link

Create & Decorate
PAY: not listedStrives to present quality craft projects in a straightforward, easily understandable style. As a how-to magazine, our aim is to teach our readers principles and techniques for crafts, lay foundations that encourage readers to develop their own ideas, offer columns that are informative and of interest to our readers, inform readers of new ideas, products, and trends within the industry, and present as wide a variety of projects as space, editorial focus, and audience interest allows. Link

Travelers' Tales Book
PAY: $100 plus bookDeadline: September 1, 2006 for the women's travel humor book: More Sand in My Bra! (to be released April 2007). We've scheduled the book for Spring 2007 so the deadline is soon. Get your stories in now to be considered for the long-awaited official sequel to Sand in My Bra. We're always looking for hilarious, outrageous misadventures for future books, so if you miss the current deadline, send your stories in anyway.Details found at: http://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/

Jobs From Hell
PAY: $20I'd like to invite anyone reading this to send in your own description of The Job From Hell. It's one of the few near universal experiences we all share. Unless you're a filthy rich, somewhere along the line you've probably been a dishwasher in a greasy spoon, had a Trekkie boss who doubled as a meth head, or had a co-worker who was a Scientologist! I'm offering a modest incentive to send your in your Job From Hell piece. Starting 9/15/06, I will post works from two writers every week for six weeks. Each published scribe will recieve a $20.00 honorarium for their piece, along with a copy of 40 Hour Man from Manx Media. Here's the basic idea: Try to keep your piece to 300 words or less--cut right to the chase and make every word count. I look forward to reading about your crappy jobs. Just like Bill Clinton, I feel your pain! Please email your Job From Hell description to Steve at manxmedia@msn.com Each writer retains all rights to their piece. Manx Media simply asks for one time reproduction rights in this here blog.

WriterProfits.com
PAY: $100 - $500Provides reviews of online resources that help writers connect with viable, profitable freelance writing assignments. Reviews include resources appropriate for both new and seasoned writers. I am seeking 10-20 working writers to contribute to our next book, Writer Profits: How I Got the Gig. If you've got a great TRUE story, or how-to marketing tactic that landed you a profitable assignment and/or recurring projects, I want to hear from you. You don't have to be well-known or published; but you do have to have something to share that worked for you and can work for others. The more out-of-the-box thinking, the greater chance of being chosen for inclusion in the book. Pay = US$100-500 for accepted chapters. You'll receive an author credit along with your contact information. The book will be published and distributed as a softcover trade publication and digital ebook. DO NOT SEND RESUMES! Complete description and submission guidelines are available via autoresponder by emailing: gigbookguidelines@WriterProfits.com or at our web site, Link. Do NOT send your story until you have read the guidelines for submission. Submission deadline is August 31.

Cat Tales
PAY: $.03/wordCat Tales: The Magazine of Fantastic Feline is a quarterly magazine about cats - contains only cat FICTION. The maximum word count is 5000 and payment is $.03/word (POA). Stories go to: Wildside Press, LLC Attn: Cat Tales submission 9710 Traville Gateway Dr # 234 Rockville MD 20850-7408
* Romantic Short Love StoriesPAY: $3/per poem, $15/per true love story, and $50/per short storyWelcomes love poetry, romantic short stories, and true love stories. Work is currently published monthly on the website. Payment is sent 1-2 weeks before work is published on the website. Currently, payment is sent through Paypal and by check through the mail.
http://www.romanticshortlovestories.com/make-romance-happen.html

Editor Wanted
Village Voice Media is looking for an editor to lead the award-winning staff at the Seattle Weekly. We want an editor with news and feature experience, someone who can help staffers generate superior magazine-length stories and guide beginning writers as well as accomplished ones. The ideal candidate will be able to edit and write, leading by example rather than by dictate. The interview process will include an extensive editing test. Village Voice Media offers competitive salaries and benefits. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, a résumé and clips to: Christine Brennan, Executive Managing Editor, P.O. Box 5970, Denver, CO 80217. No phone calls or e-mails, please.

Sports Writer
LaGrange Daily News, a community-focused General Excellence award-winning 7-day paper, 11k, seeks talented writer with passion for prep sports for two-person sports department. Write gamers, features, columns; opportunities to build layout, design and pagination skills, working with talented sports editor. LaGrange is a great sports town with strong tradition, powerhouse teams and fabulous recreation facilities. Local college is starting football this fall. Competitive salary and benefits. LaGrange is a progressive city of 30,000 located an hour south of Atlanta on beautiful West Point Lake. Send resume and clips to editor@lagrangenews.com

Writer
MKE, a lifestyles and entertainment magazine and Web site, is seeking candidates for a writing position. What type of person are we looking for? Someone who understands how to communicate to and with a younger audience. Someone who knows that creative journalism combines tenacious reporting with a flair for the unexpected. We want candidates who are comfortable using Web-based and non-traditional tools to tell a story. An A&E reporting background is a significant plus. We will pay special attention to candidates with other skills to offer (e.g., multimedia, editing, design, photography). To apply: Send a resume, cover letter and work samples to Diane Bacha at dbacha@mkeonline.com
or Joe Vince at jvince@mkeonline.com.


Writer
The Las Vegas Weekly, the premier news, cultural and lifestyle weekly in the nation's hottest city, is looking for a writer who's ready to own cultural coverage here. We need a spirited generalist: If you can write about Dane Cook one day and an underground artist the next, and do both with authority and style, we want to hear from you. Unless, that is, you're a desk-bound genius -- this position involves as much out-and-about reporting as criticism. We're published by the Greenspun Media Group and offer competitive pay and great benefits. Send a cover letter, your resume, three to five best clips and salary requirements to: Fax: (702) 990-8943 E-mail: jobs@gmgvegas.com


Copy Editors
If you like writing snappy headlines and editing newsfeatures for a daily in the fastest growing city in America, then the Las Vegas Sun could be the place for you. Candidates should have three years' experience, sound news judgment, and the ability to work with others. Strong headline-writing skills, knowledge of AP style, and the ability to work under pressure are required. Please email a resume and cover letter to Roger Downing, news editor, roger.downing@lasvegassun.com.


Freelance Web Producer
Tech-savvy Web producer wanted for 20 to 30 hours per week to assist in the development of online slideshows and features leveraging new and existing editorial. Applicant should have bachelor's degree and experience with content management systems, HTML and image-editing software. Experience as a writer or editor preferred but not required. Position, which is located in Woburn, Mass., requires a creative self-starter who can multi-task, prioritize and work under deadline pressure. Rate of pay commensurate with experience. Send cover letter and resume to Christine McNeil at christine_mcneil@ziffdavis.com

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Designer:

Freelance Bilingual Graphic Designer( Hasbro - Renton, WA) From Monster
Job Description:
Suits Optional ......Brains Required!!Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. and the world's largest publisher of adventure games, including Magic:
The Gathering Trading Card Game and Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Games, has an exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Graphic Designer to join our creative team on a freelance basis for 9-12 months.Why us? Because we offer the excitement of working in a creative organization on some of the well known fantasy games around. But the best part of designing for us is that most of us think selling games that bring hours of enjoyment to millions around the globe is an inherently cool way to earn a living.
Knowledge and Skill set needed:Must have strong knowledge in JP Design, including Rubi Text layout.Hands-on designer able to execute rough and final comps utilizing the designer's creative tools ? photography, illustration, type, color, texture and dimensions ? with a high level of proficiency and creative vision.
Must be able to develop creative materials with an impact, through an understanding of the target customer, consumer patterns, usage patterns, popular and economic trends.Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ?sell? creative ideas to the client are desired.
Graphic design from conception through production, and interaction with Production Manager and Art Director to ensure high quality design is generated as intendedShould be knowledgeable about electronic design, illustration and production using the techniques and shortcuts to creating complex color graphics with combined software applications, with proficient knowledge of file building.Understand the techniques and shortcuts to creating complex color graphics with combined software applications, with proficient knowledge of file building.
Requirements:Must be Bilingual (Fluent in English/Japanese) in verbal and written communicationMust have eligibility to work in united states for any company4 years college degree and/or equivalent experience in graphic design1 - 3 years graphic design experienceMust be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat, within both an English and Japanese operating system.Ability to take direction, be flexible and open to changeDesire and ability to learn quicklyAbility to communicate clearly and diplomatically with internal teams and external partnersAbility to manage time efficiently and effectively, make timely and quick decisions in order to meet project deadlines

Applications and portfolio must be submitted to /default.asp?x=aboutus/jobs.Click here to apply via the Hasbro Career Opportunity Portal

freelance designer needed( GT Systems - New York, NY) From Monster
We are looking for a graphic design artist for a long term freelance assignment in a lively, fast-paced environment. You will be designing marketing materials, from websites to brochures. You must organized and able to multi task, as you will be working on more than one project at one time under deadlines.

Requirements
- 6-10 years experience a must
- Ability to conceptualize, design and direct work to provide the best solutions for the client
- Strong typography skills, composition and color sense
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Indesign, Adobe Acrobat and After Effect a plus
- Strong understanding of html, flash, after-effects

Contact Information
Company:
GT Systems Inc.
Email:lenore@staffingunlimited.com
Phone:212-983-0308

Design/Senior Designer - Communications/College Relations( Colby College - Maine )From Chronicle of Higher Education
Colby, a highly selective private liberal arts college of 1800 students located in central Maine, seeks applicants for the following position:
Designer/Senior DesignerCommunications/College Relations
Colby College is looking for a motivated creative thinker with strong design skills and an eagerness to learn about Colby and its market position in order to develop dynamic print communications to advance the goals of the institution. The designer/senior designer will be an integral part of Colby's award-winning communications office, working collaboratively with writers, designers and web personnel in an informal environment. The designer/senior designer will work on a variety of projects including Colby's signature publications; the admissions viewbook and the alumni magazine.
Successful candidates should have:·Degree in graphic design from a four-year program;·A minimum of five years experience with increasing responsibility;·Strong design and conceptual skills;·Experience in publication design and converting print to online content;·An understanding of branding and experience working with and maintaining identity standards;·In-depth knowledge of the creative process, including practical implementation, in order to effectively gauge workloads and manage deadline expectations;·Ability to take direction and work in a creative team environment, as well as work on projects independently;·A proactive approach to problem solving;·Ability to communicate ideas to colleagues and clients in an articulate, professional manner and give clear art direction to freelance contractors;·Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment;·Some experience negotiating with printers and other service providers;·Excellent time management, project management, and organization a must; ·Unwavering attention to detail and deadlines;·Ability to work quickly and under pressure;·Proficient with Macintosh systems (some knowledge of PCs a plus) and ability to learn new technologies. ·Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required;·Ability to supervise student employees;·An understanding of a college environment;·A sense of humor.
Please apply electronically; send a letter of application, résumé, digital portfolio (PDF or URL), and the names and telephone numbers of three references to hr@colby.edu. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunitym Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.
For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu

Designer/Senior Designer(Human Resources - Waterville, ME) From MaineToday

Colby, a highly selective private liberal arts college of 1800 students located in central Maine, seeks applicants for the following position: Designer/Senior Designer Communications/College Relations Colby College is looking for a motivated creative thinker with strong design skills and an eagerness to learn about Colby and its market position in order to develop dynamic print communications to advance the goals of the institution. The designer/senior designer will be an integral part of Colby’s award-winning communications office, working collaboratively with writers, designers and web personnel in an informal environment. The de-signer/senior designer will work on a variety of projects including Colby’s signature publications; the admissions viewbook and the alumni magazine.
Requirements:
Successful candidates should have:
- a degree in graphic design from a four-year program;
- a minimum of five years experience with increasing responsibility;
- strong design and conceptual skills;
- experience in publication design and converting print to online content;
- an understanding of branding and experience working with and maintaining identity standards;
- in-depth knowledge of the creative process, including practical implementation, in order to effectively gauge workloads and manage deadline expectations;
- ability to take direction and work in a creative team environment, as well as work on projects independently;
- a proactive approach to problem solving;
- ability to communicate ideas to colleagues and clients in an articulate,
professional manner and give clear art direction to freelance contractors; •ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment;
- some experience negotiating with printers and other service providers;
- excellent time management, project management, and organization a must;
- unwavering attention to detail and deadlines;
- ability to work quickly and under pressure;
- proficient with Macintosh systems (some knowledge of PCs a plus) and ability to learn new technologies. expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required;
- ability to supervise student employees;
- an understanding of a college environment; - a sense of humor.
More Info:
Please apply electronically; send a letter of application, resume, digital portfolio (PDF or URL), and the names and telephone numbers of three references to hr@colby.edu.
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu
Contact
Human Resources Colby College5500 Mayflower HillWaterville, ME 04901-8855
Phone 207-859-5500Fax 207-859-5505
click here to apply by e-mail
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