Freelance Copy Editor - AOL - New York, NY

Hi, we're Patch, a local website that's reinventing community journalism, and we're looking for individuals to copy edit descriptions of local businesses for our business directory. As a freelance copy editor, you'll be working remotely to edit descriptions and listing information and approve listings to go live on our site. Descriptions are edited for grammar, spelling, style and tone.

Ideal candidates will have copy editing experience, strong writing skills, a keen eye for detail, a firm grasp of AP style and a dedicated work ethic. You should also be Internet savvy and able dig for additional details when needed. Previous experience writing reviews or descriptions of restaurants, shops or businesses for a newspaper, magazine or website is a plus.

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Staff Writer - Consumer Track - El Segundo, CA

Write analytical personal finance stories that spur discussions and attract loyal readers.

Handle a variety of content, from guest posts to in-depth features to daily news stories and provide insightful perspective that allows people to better understand financial information.

Utilize content management systems and Excel spreadsheets.

Occasional database-driven reporting and analysis.

Compensation and Company perks:

Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. This is a fulltime onsite position for the Los Angeles area, but we will consider remote/freelance for the right candidate.

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Web Editor - Gensler - San Francisco, CA

The Web Editor’s role is to oversee the planning, authoring, editing and management of website content for www.gensler.com. The ideal candidate will understand how users interact with website content and have experience developing content strategy, writing and editing for the Web. This individual leads the effort in developing effective and tailored online communications covering a range of design services and markets.

The Web Editor ensures a high level of accuracy, consistency and relevance for Web content, while aligning message and communications strategies with the broader goals of the firm. This individual is responsible for the generation and publication of newly created content, as well as the compilation, review and editing of content culled from multiple sources. The Web Editor provides leadership to keep the website fresh by updating existing content, while looking ahead to new features, technologies and enhancements to the user experience.

This individual should possess the ability to seek out new content, both inside and outside of the firm. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for interactions with multiple stakeholders including architects, designers, writers, web developers and company leadership.

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Web and Publication Editor - Nonprofit Staffing Solutions - Washington, DC

Our client, located on North Capitol Street, NE about 2 blocks from Union Station in Washington, DC is looking for a talented Web and Publication Editor who has experience in an online environment, including conducting online information gathering and using social media in a professional context.

This position is designed for an individual with project management, editing, and communication talent in a publishing and online information management program.

Individual with broad interests and a lively curiosity needs to have experience with cutting-edge research in website content as well as working knowledge of editorial principles and practices. To round out its editorial team, our client would like the new Web and Publication Editor to have experience in working with local government.

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Web Writer - Worcester Polytechnic Institut - Worcester, MA

As a member of the Web Operations team, the Web Writer will review, assess, create, and revise content for new and existing WPI websites. The position reports to the Director of Web Strategy and Operations in the Division of Marketing and Communications. This is full-time, 20-month, temporary position with full benefits eligibility.

Principal duties and responsibilities:
* Review, document, and assess content on existing sites in preparation for redevelopment
* Write, edit, and revise content for new and redeveloped sites
* Deliver high quality work on deadline
* Contact and interview faculty, staff, students, and others to gather material for web content
* Ensure factual accuracy of content
* Communicate regularly and collaborate effectively with project team members
* Participate actively in team and client meetings
* Analyze web metrics to evaluate effectiveness of current online communications
* Review sites under development for quality assurance
* Publish pages through the content management system
* Contribute to project documentation
* Other duties as assigned by the Director of Web Strategy and Operations

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Web Content Specialist/Writer - Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare - Utica, NY

Responsible for writing and developing the voice for the organization’s online presence as well as support with publications of the organization. In addition to writing, editing, proofreading and publishing site content, will work closely with the technical team to maintain existing content and promote site standards with regard to new development.
Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or a related field.

- 3-5 years experience managing content and production for high traffic websites.

-Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills, the ability to manage projects in a faced-paced environment, and in different digital environments.

-Working within a CMS (content management system) such as Druapl, WordPress or Joomla.

-Experience with Drupal, Photoshop, HTML, writing for the web, blogging web analytics and/or technical documentation.

-Work with various types of files, MS Office, plain text files, images, pdfs, and videos.

-Experience working with posting to social media sites.

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Travel Bloggers - Perth Walkabout - United States

Our City Guide provides a unique local perspective on Perth, Australia and covers things to do in Perth for both locals and visitors to the city.

We are looking for bloggers who can write informative and engaging content for our City Guide.

Blog posts should be around 400 to 600 words and are to be accompanied by suitable photos.

Topics to be covered include:

Restaurants and Cafes
Nightlife
Accommodation
Places of Interest
Arts and Culture
Great Outdoors
Historical Places
Green Living
Perth CBD
Local Area Guides

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Freelance Online Copywriter - Charming Shoppes, Inc. - Columbus, OH

Responsible for creating names and product descriptions of all garments and accessories—in accordance with the brand voice, and also meeting the requirements of the e-commerce medium including SEO. Coordination with store signs or existing marketing pieces may be required.

Reviews samples and takes notes on fabric, features, etc. Your notes will supplement basic facts provided by merchants.

Works with Merchants to resolve questions about garments.

Attention to detail is important, and many legal requirements must be met.

Works with editor(s) to finalize copy in accordance with style guide, legal needs, etc. Creates style guides as needed where none exist.

Produces copy in a timely manner to support the marketing team and operations team as needed in the launch of scheduled programs on time and on budget.

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Freelance Web Copywriter - Holland & Knight LLP - Florida

Write and edit accurate, concise and highly readable page content for new and existing web copy, including firm and practice area descriptions

Maintain consistent tone and style across all content

Enforce and follow established style guides to ensure high editorial standards
Job Requirements

5 - 10 years writing experience

Law firm background strongly preferred

Basic understanding and support for web user experience

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

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TheAtlantic.com Technology Blogger/Producer - National Journal Group - Washington, DC

TheAtlantic.com is looking for a journalist to work on its new Technology channel. Launching in September, Atlantic Technology will cover the way technology and innovation are changing the way we live. Key topics for coverage include media, military tech, clean energy, Washington policy, the most interesting companies (Google, Apple, Twitter, Yahoo, etc), and consumer gadgets. This is a unique opportunity to explore not just hardware and software, but the changes they enable and the ideas they spark.

The ideal candidate has at least two years experience as a journalist and blogger and has demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the technology world.

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