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Writers / Editors for Magazines (Phoenix/Scottsdale/NW Valley)

2009-11-09T15:46:48-07:00

Are you a seasoned writer or editor with high standards, media know-how, writing experience, a passion for relevancy, and an appreciation for life's hidden treasures? If so, Media Publishers Group may be the place for you.

We are a 5 year old national publishing company based in Scottsdale with great vision. Our publications, media, digital products and online content are of the highest standards, relevant and meant to entice readership and engage consumers.

We are in the midst of an exciting period of growth and opportunity and are seeking experienced freelance writers and editors for our You Are Here publications, real estate publications and business-to-business magazines. Candidates with impressive writing skills, online media experience and strong leadership skills to help guide our organization are a plus. We are interested in filling this post as soon as possible; the position is based in Scottsdale but may work on publications in Central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Northwest Valley cities and Tucson.

Qualifications required:
At least five years of editorial/writing experience
Experience working with diverse, strong-minded, and talented team of staff and freelancers
Demonstrated ability to connect to local businesses, organizations and opportunities to get the best possible content
Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of deadlines
Highly developed knowledge of current events and dedication to enticing, intelligent journalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and thrive under multiple deadlines
Grace under pressure and a great sense of humor

Fees will depend on experience. Media Publishers Group offers a friendly workplace, and the opportunity to play a crucial role in an organization that works hard to maintain the highest quality, an inviting atmosphere and ultimately produce enticing products for our readership. The reader comes first!

Direct Response Copywriter (N. Scottsdale)

2009-11-09T10:45:52-07:00

Immediate opening for Writer/Editor.
Writer/Editor experience needed for sales and marketing letters for Dental Consulting Company.
Good understanding of Dan Kennedy marketing and sales techniques a plus.

Mesa Writers Needed-community focus (telecommute)

2009-11-07T11:57:03-07:00

CONTACT INFORMATION IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING

If you love to write, we would love to hear from you. We are becoming the leading online site for local news and information. We are specifically looking for people who want to write and share their knowledge as a local writer for our Mesa, Arizona Edition. We are an online media site where people across the country go for information, helpful resources, and to hear about exciting events happening in their local communities. We are a Quantcast Top 100 website and one of the fastest growing Internet companies.

As an Examiner you will have a great opportunity to inform others about a subject you love and to promote yourself and, we hope, further your career. The talented people we�re looking for have local expertise in one of the following subjects:

Sports, Style & Fashion, Transportation, Travel, Politics, Recreation, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Restaurants, Health, Home & Living, Neighborhoods & Culture, News, Pets, Family & Parenting, Fitness & Weight Loss, Food & Drink, Gadgets & Tech, Games & Hobbies, Arts & Entertainment, Bars & Clubs, Business & Finance, Careers & Workplace and Education & Schools.

If this describes you and you would like more information...please email me at: amy@fitzdrakesearch.com and please note MESA in the subject line.

Writers/Photographers - Freelance (Phoenix)

2009-11-04T17:10:39-07:00

Passionate writers� - share your voice and get paid.

Company Overview
Allvoices is the fastest growing citizen-powered media site on the Web after having been launched just a year ago. People from around the world submit stories, photos and video on what's happening around them and use Allvoices' computer algorithms and the community to filter that content, surround it with relevant stories aggregated from mainstream news sources and get their names out to a world-wide audience. Allvoices' has 3 million unique visitors per month (and growing), with reports coming in from 167 countries. The site has an incentive program to pay contributors depending on their page views and fan loyalty, as well as a syndication program coming soon, to compensate contributors for images or videos sold to media outlets. Tying the quality of contributions � from posts to pictures and even comments � to users� purse strings is part of the motivation for the reporting that happens on AllVoices.

Join Today! http://www.allvoices.com/register_now/ac

Join Allvoices� worldwide revolution connecting the media with the people. As one of the web�s leading writing communities, Allvoices is responsible for publishing thousands of articles a day to a global network of users.

This freelance writing position will enable you to work around your own schedule and write about the topics you are most passionate about. Join the vibrant community of writers and editors already working for Allvoices

We�re looking for creative individuals that can share with the Allvoices community interesting perspective and helpful information in or around the following topics:

� Politics
� Sports
� Entertainment
� Business
� Science and Technology
� Conflict and Tragedy
� Health
� Travel
� Green/Environment

Who is an Allvoices contributor?

� Ambitious and independent writers sharing on the ground news and opinions
� Non-profit organizations that want to see their activities and accomplishments made public
� Photographers covering newsworthy events
� Free-lancing reporters not constrained to conventional journalistic processes
� Everyday individuals taking civic participation to a new level

Benefits of joining Allvoices:
1. Exposure � instantly publish your news and content around the globe
2. Engagement � ability to engage and reach others from more than 167 countries
3. Global reach � social networking and sharing features to connect with others inside and outside the Allvoices community
4. Control � You own your content which enables you to post/promote it on other sites and link or cross post your content from your blog or external website

Job Requirements:
� Strong writing ability, involving story style and headline creation.
� Knowledge of how to write for an online audience, and how it differs from other kinds of writing.
� Skilled at writing short, informative actionable articles on a variety of topics
� Solid news judgment, ability to recognize proper balance and accuracy in a story,
� Knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization).
� Able to work well independently and in a community

Join Today! http://www.allvoices.com/register_now/ac

Travel Writer (Phoenix)

2009-11-02T22:15:23-07:00

This month, we are hiring a freelance writer based in or near Phoenix to write about weekend getaways and urban destinations anywhere in the Southwest.

Trazzler is a website where users meander through a world of trips�hand-picked, concise, compellingly written slices of life that pull the reader into a real experience: a hotel stay, walk, adventure, spa, restaurant, ice cream stand, pony ride... really anywhere that travel can take you. And that�s where you come in. Each Trazzler trip is dominated by a photo that sets the scene so that your writing can tell the rest of the story.

How to Apply:
Since Trazzler is quite different from other travel sites, the best way that we have found to scout out new writers is to get a sample trip. Our ideal candidate would be someone who understands what makes Trazzler tick, can easily navigate the content creation tools (and let us know when something doesn't make sense or could be better), and�most important�has a unique and personal way of traveling to share with fellow Trazzlers. Take a look at our writing guide and other help docs if you have any questions.

Instructions:
1. Sign up, if you haven't already.
2. Click on "Write a Trip" at the top of the page (you must be signed in).
3. Write a trip about the place you would like to cover (shoot for 65-150 words).
4. Add the tag PHXfreelance to your trip.
5. Edit your bio to let us know what your area of expertise is and all the regions, countries, and cities that you want to write about (if there are any in addition to Arizona).

Let's be up front: while you are free to submit as many sample trips as you would like, we won't be purchasing individual trips. You are free to republish anything that you submit to Trazzler or to submit previously published (copyright-friendly) material that is edited to fit Trazzler's style. We will be keeping track of all of the writers who apply and submit publishable trips to Trazzler.

We pay $250 for 10 trips (these are very short pieces�a trip should be between 65-150 words long).

Intern for Green Social Website (telecommute)

2009-11-02T11:59:01-07:00

A green social website is seeking part-time fall interns. Requirements include a strong interest in environmental issues and internet research skills. Work can be done from anywhere with internet access. Time commitment is flexible and interns make their own hours. College and graduate students are preferred.

Pay is based upon amount of content created. Upon the successful completion of the 8 week program, interns will earn an additional bonus, will be provided with a certificate of completion, and may be considered for additional work.

Please include a resume with your response and put "Job 320" in the subject line.

Thank you,
Anne-Marie

Professional Copywriters Wanted (Part-time) (Gilbert, AZ)

2009-11-01T11:01:06-07:00

We are a local law firm marketing company with a national clientele and expanding our team to meet the demand of new clients.

We currently have 3 copywriters and are looking to add 2 more people to our Copywriting Team to keep up with the work.

Job includes:
� Writing great copy for law firms and attorney clients
� Copy can include: website copy, brochures, autoresponder emails, press releases, article marketing, and blog posts
� Job requires you to interface with attorneys over the phone, interview them on topics, research the topics, and write the copy in their voice

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

� Experience working with law firms or attorneys is required. If you haven't worked with attorneys before then you don�t understand their level of sophistication and perfectionism
� Perfect English grammar
� In-depth knowledge of SEO and key words
� Great work ethic
� Exceptional English speaking and writing skills
� Well educated, strongly prefer college graduate
� Strong attention to detail
� Diligence
� Self starter and able to work independently
� Highly organized
� Experience writing �Dan Kennedy� style writing and sales letters is a major bonus

Requirements:
� Must be a Superstar. A Superstar is someone who is in the top 5% of what you do. If you aren't a Superstar please do not apply.
� Have a quiet place to work from your home (this is a work from home position)
� Fast and stable cable internet connection
� Fast, stable computer
� Able to discuss projects with clients during normal business hours (but most work can be done whenever you want)
� Quiet environment for taking phone calls

Please send your complete resume and 3 work samples via email and answer the following 3 questions:

1. Why are you a Superstar?
2. Why should we hire you?
3. What is your experience with copywriting using best practices in SEO and key word loading?

When responding, be sure to include: Superstar Copywriter in the subject line.

Complainers and whiners need not apply. No drama queens allowed.

We want a self-starter, someone who loves to take the initiative, is driven by results and truly wants to make a difference.

We only want a superstar copywriter and will settle for nothing less.

If this doesn�t sound like you, please do not waste your time or ours by applying.

This is a part-time position.
This is a long-term, independent contract position with no benefits.
For the right person, there is plenty of opportunity to take on more work.

You would work from home and report to one of our Project Managers.

Pay is based on per project. Each project is flat fee based, quoted ahead of time.

� For blog posts (250-500 words) we pay $15 to $20 per post, depending on the practice area. For blogs, you would be assigned to a client�s blog and write 3-5 posts per week.
� For press releases we pay $40-$50 per release.
� For SEO articles (400-700 words) we pay $20 per article.
� For websites we generally pay $300-$1,000 for the entire website, depending on the number of pages.

Please do not apply if you are not willing to accept these rates. There is no negotiation.

Professional references will be called.

Staff Writer

2009-10-29T10:04:26-07:00

Phoenix New Times is looking for a fulltime staff writer. We want an experienced journalist who understands the difference between magazine-style reporting and the hurried fact-finding of daily papers. Spanish fluency and a background in news are required. If your copy is as much a pleasure to read as it is well researched, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Send your best clips, a r�sum� and a cover letter:

Andy Van De Voorde, Executive Associate Editor, P.O. Box 5970, Denver, CO 80217 or andy.vandevoorde@villagevoicemedia.com.

No phone calls, please.

Mesa writers/aspiring writers needed (telecommute)

2009-10-29T04:27:08-07:00

You will find contact information at the end of the position description.

We are looking for experts/enthusiasts in the Mesa area to cover the following topics:

Sports, Style & Fashion, Transportation, Travel, Politics, Recreation, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Restaurants, Health, Home & Living, Neighborhoods & Culture, News, Pets, Family & Parenting, Fitness & Weight Loss, Food & Drink, Gadgets & Tech, Games & Hobbies, Arts & Entertainment, Bars & Clubs, Business & Finance, Careers & Workplace and Education & Schools.

We are becoming the leading online site for local news and information in over 129 online markets. We are specifically looking for people who want to write and share their local knowledge and expertise for the Mesa community.

As part of our team you will have a great opportunity to inform others about a subject you love and to promote yourself and, we hope, further your career. You do not need to be a professional writer but you do need to have excellent writing and grammar skills. A writing sample will be requested during the application process. (no need to send one at this time). This is PT opportunity.

If you are interested and would like details on how to apply please email me at amy@fitzdrakesearch.com and PLEASE
include "Mesa" in the subject line. Thanks.

Online Fitness/Supplement Co. Needs Smart, Athletic, Fit, Hard Worker! (Deer Valley Airpark, Phoenix, AZ)

2009-10-26T19:17:55-07:00

So, you're looking for a job?

Apply here if you are looking to have both a great time and understand what it means to work hard. We are looking for a new office coordinator who can handle numerous tasks, including:

* Website data entry
* Filing
* Customer Service
* Purchasing
* Youtube Video upload and Promo / Spokesperson
* Ebay Store oversight
* Amazon Store oversight
* Additional tasks as determined

We are willing to train the right candidate, so if you have the drive to learn, please apply as well!!

This is an entry level position

Text Writer (16 Street Norther)

2009-10-26T13:43:39-07:00

Web text writer

Full time position:

Job requirements:

� Writing text for web sites.
� Convert text into HTML
� Creative writing skills
� Typing 60 words per minute
� Poof reading
� Research
� Basic office skills
� Self motivated
� Punctuality a must, coming in late is not acceptable.
� Knowledgeable in creating press releases,
� Marking major a big Plus

Job Description:
Assist marketing director is writing content for web sites, Press releases and content for forums and blogs.

Because of current economic times, other duties may be required such as secretarial work.

Starting Salary: $9.00 per hour

This position has growth potential for a highly motivated person with leadership skills and project management skills.

Required skills:

Major in English
Basic HTML skills
At least 2 years experience in writing.
Must have reliable transportation, punctuality a most.

Abut us; we are a web marketing company, specializing in international dating.
http://www.loveme.com, http://wwdl..net. We currently manage over 1000 web sites.

In reply to this post you must put in the subject �WEB Writer�
If you do not your reply will be deleted automatically. This is to eliminate those who reply with out reading the job description.

Apply by email.

Technical Writer / Software Trainer

2009-10-26T12:28:20-07:00

SUMMARY
A local software firm is seeking a Technical Writer / Software Trainer to develop and lead training activities for our document management solution, as well as assist with technical documentation writing. The ideal candidate will have experience in training with a proven track record of success in this area.

This position requires someone who has the ability to document software, develop lesson plans, present in front of groups, and develop training materials. Additional experience with technical writing is highly preferred as we need someone who can analyze our current documentation, utilize our software, and update the documentation as necessary.

The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills as they actively participate, assist, or act as the facilitator, in training sessions and workshops.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
� Develop, organize and execute training programs, lesson plans, and classes for both in-person and online classes.
� Create training materials, handouts, quizzes and other related collateral to support training activities.
� Create, edit and update technical documentation related to software products, including User Guides, Administration Guides, Training Guides and more.
� Help customers articulate their vision and analyze their existing processes in order to obtain valuable engineering input.
� Evaluate and summarize weekly activity reports for management, identifying successful accomplishments or continuing problems or issues and any follow-up action required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
� Bachelors or Masters Degree with software industry experience.
� Training or education experience including the ability to comfortably present to medium-to-large audiences.
� Advanced technical writing, editing, and proof reading capabilities.
� Energetic and strong dedication to quality customer service including strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
� Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.
� Consistently good team player with positive attitude.
� Good project management skills and the ability to organize work in an efficient manner in addition to the ability to work well under stress and time pressures.
� Strong problem-solving skills and inherent decision-making ability.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
� Experience in software, applications installation, operation and/or support.
� Experience in training or education at a professional level.
� Experience in technical writing about software solutions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
We require a four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience.

COMPENSATION
This is an hourly position with the potential to grow into a full-time position which would include base salary plus benefits. There is an enormous opportunity for individuals with the right set of skills and qualities to be highly successful and grow with the company.

WHY IS THIS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
With customers in more than 9 countries, our company is advancing to become a leader in providing document management solutions for companies that have complex requirements. We deliver software-based solutions to help engineering, manufacturing, and utility companies achieve competitive advantage and gain market share in the Internet age.

As a young company in a growth mode, First Trace offers an employee a very lucrative opportunity to get in on the ground level and experience enormous personal and professional growth!

FOR CONSIDERATION
If you have the qualifications we are seeking, please send us your resume. For immediate consideration for this position, please include a cover letter and resume in MS Word or PDF format, reference "Technical Writer" in the subject line of your e-mail.

New Writers Wanted for Online Magazine (Phoenix)

2009-10-23T09:52:19-07:00

We are a Quantcast Top 100 website and well-established online magazine, recruiting new writers to share their knowledge and expert advice with over 20 million monthly readers.

Whether your goal is to publish articles, earn more income, hone your writing skills or create new career opportunities, we have the tools to help you get there. Our primary focus is on helping our writers achieve their goals.

As one of our writers, you can:

Earn income writing about what you know
Work one-on-one with professional editors
Join a vibrant writing community
Utilize a well-established writing platform to promote your work

If you have excellent writing skills, enthusiasm and knowledge about the topics you want to write about, the ability meet deadlines and are open to feedback, we�d love to have you apply to write for us.

Please visit our website to learn more and APPLY TODAY.

Magazine Editor (Phoenix - Scottsdale)

2009-10-22T08:05:24-07:00

A New York City based magazine company looking to launch upscale/fashionable publication, print and online, is looking for an experienced editor to cover Phoenix and Scottsdale market. At least five to seven years of managing editor or executive editor experience and be well versed in social media. Editor will be responsible for A to Z production. Send resume only to below email address.

Associate Producer (Phoenix,AZ)

2009-10-21T03:32:37-07:00

The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting in gathering, writing and editing content for multiple platforms.

Key Activities:

Works closely with executive producers and producers to determine content needs

Assist in the development of content for multiple platforms in AP and broadcast style

Execute time sensitive decisions

Write clearly for multiple platforms

Edit video for multiple platforms

Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

Post content to station's websites

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, storytelling abilities and news judgment

Proficiency in computer based editing, Final Cut Pro

Detail-oriented and ability to handle various tasks simultaneously

Ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadlines

B.S./B.A. in related discipline

Generally 1-2 years experience in related field

To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Part-time Beauty Writer Needed (Chandler, AZ)

2009-10-17T14:50:27-07:00

A creative, part-time writer needed to create newsletters and product copy for a busy direct sale company in the beauty industry. Must have a fun writing style that would appeal to women, including information on the latest beauty trends. MUST send examples of work pertaining to the beauty industry - pls do not forward unrelated articles.

Manual Writer - Part Time (19th Ave & Happy Valley)

2009-10-13T08:40:17-07:00

Help develop and write a Do It Your Self Manual.
Work here or at home.

Writing Experience/Journalism Experience.

MS Word.

Must have prior writing experience and examples.

Graduate in English or Journalism.

Complete project in 1-2 weeks.