Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for July 3, 2009
July 3, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Very slim gig list today; I’m guessing we’ll see better stuff next week after the holiday.
Job tip o’ the day: As a blogger PR folks will be contacting you all the time. This is good news in that you can score news tips plus items to review. However, managing your PR contacts can be rough at first. In January I posted a series on PR contact management. If you missed it, brush up with the following…
- How to create a ProfNet opportunity for blog news, products, and tips
- How to build or break relationships with PR contacts
- Managing Your Blog PR Contacts
- What one PR gal really thinks about working with bloggers
Anywhere gigs:
Social Networking Coordinator – kind of an odd ad, but what the heck.
Fast growing Jewelry & Watch web company ISO a creative writer - (Midtown, NY) – could be telecommute – I have no clue.
Professional, Freelance, Student, & Blog Writers Wanted - (Cincinnati, OH) – Looking for ’students’ so could be low pay.
Location specific gigs:
Campaign & Content Manager, Internet Media – Travelzoo – Chicago
Healthcare Web Editor/Journalist - (fresno )
Sr. Writer – Waggener Edstrom Worldwide – Lake Oswego, OR
Assistant Editor – Smart + Strong – NY
Marketing Assistant - (Mesa, AZ)
Junior Staff Writer - (NW Austin)
Social Media Coordinator – Hollister – Boston
Online News Editor -Gazette Communications – Cedar Rapids, Idaho
Sr. Product Manager, Social Media – Trip Advisor – Newton, MA
Web Copy Writer/Editor Needed for New Website (Seattle)
Print and online reporters – Inside Washington Publishers – Washington, District of Columbia
Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Welcome to July. Hopefully you can kick off the month with a fab new gig… Since there’s so many jobs today, no job tip other than get out there and apply, but I do have a good laugh for you today…
Ex N. Idaho Drug Kingpin Needs Writer - Nice! This guy “should be dead a hundred times over” sounds like someone you want to hang with no? I’m so there 
I love fake ads; such a good use of my time.
Anywhere gigs:
International Video Journalist
Care 2 blogger – NOTE: I’ve heard iffy things about working for them through the grapevine, although to be fair, I haven’t personally worked with them, but my sources are cool. Just be on your toes.
Videoart.net seeks Editorial/Copywriting paid Intern
Looking for Tech Moms! – tech bloggers – um, the gig itself has NOTHING to do with moms so because they’re actively looking for moms I’m guessing the pay is low (you know us moms – LAME wording) so yeah… but feel free to check it out.
I almost didn’t post this due to the obnoxious wording and requirements but it’s a gig so – Website Bloggers and Writers are needed.
WANTED: Freelance Writers / Video Game Reporters & Reviewers - (CheatCodes.com)
MNN green tech blogger – good company to work with, pays very well, and on time, but this seems like a blogger is hiring as assistant vs. the company hiring. I’d still check it out.
“How To” Writer for Online Dating
Location specific gigs:
Creative Writer For Our Tour Websites - (Charlestown)
Twitter- Facbook Person - (Las Vegas) – Low pay but FT
Copywriter, Wholesale Online Strategy & Marketing for Polo Ralph Lauren – NY
WRITER/CONTENT COORDINATOR/SEO/SEM - (West Los Angeles )
Morning Editor – Entertainment Celebrity Site – Santa Monica, CA
Seeking Witty, Fashionable, Celebrity/Pop-culture Obsessed Writer - (Beverly Hills)
Online Managing Editor – Pilates-Pro.com – NY
WANTED: (HYPERACTIVE) WEB NEWS WRITER - (Pasadena)
Writer/Editor – Girl Scouts of the USA – NY – this is like the fifth time I’ve seen this reposted, so get it now, because I’m so over with posting it as of today.
Staff Writer – ClickZ - (Manhattan)
Web Writer / Content Specialist – Roswell, GA
Social Media Ninja in Maynard, MA
New Media Writer - (minneapolis)
Web Content Manager – Cowboys & Indians magazine – Dallas, TX
Public Relations Manager – PR but writing heavy – Pleasant Grove, UT
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER – voiceofsandiego.org – San Diego, California
Experienced website developer for contract assignment - (Washington, D.C. area only)
Social Media Manager – Charlotte, NC
Freelance writers & photographers for LGBT website - San Francisco might be ok pay IF pieces are super short.
Freelance Writer for New Finance Website - (inner sunset / UCSF)
Online Community Manager & Evangelist - (Chelsea, NY)
Austin Lifestyle Blogger – LandingPage Interactive – Austin
Computer Geek required with special skills - (San Francisco / san jose east)
Blogger + Interactive and Social Media Marketer – Crofton, MD
Scientific Writer – Berkeley, California
BuzzSugar Associate Editor - (San Francisco / downtown / civic / van ness)
Travel Web Content Writer Internships - (San Diego) – Lowish pay
Creative Writing / Bloggers - (Glendale, AZ)
No jobs today but…
June 29, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
How about a good laugh?
6 Tips on How To Sell Out As A Blogger - I’m not an all-the-time fan of Tremendous News! but this sell out post almost made me snort coffee out my nose. Not cool when I’m supposed to be working, but fun.
In job related news, there likely won’t be any leads until the 1st because the last two days of the month are crazy for me. Invoices, catch-up, new contracts, and all that jazz. That said, have a good end of the month and see you in July.
Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for June 26, 2009
June 26, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Very few decent gigs today – sorry. Also, no job tip today, because I already posted a lengthy one. Read: One job listing you should not apply for.
Anywhere gigs:
health/eco/lifestyle writers – MA or Phd – Too low of pay unless pieces are short (as in blog post size). Ask.
Green blogger – saw this up before, not sure whats up.
Assistant Medical Editor for Online Med Ed Company - (Midtown Manhattan)
Location specific gigs:
San Francisco Lifestyle Blogger – guess where (ha)
Site Merchandiser – Athletic & Outdoor Footwear, Shoes & Endless - (Seattle, WA)
Senior Content Manager, TechSoup.org - (SOMA / south beach)
Web Content Assistant - (san bruno)
Coutorture Editor – Sugar Inc – NY
Manager, Product Content – Music Choice – NY
Social Media Specialist – Kiwanis International – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Web & Communications Assistant – Infectious Diseases Society of America – Arlington, VA
Online Assistant Editor and Online Editor – Maxim Digital – Franklin, TN
Freelance Writer- Fashion/Style – AOL StyleList – NY
New Media & Communications Director - (Campbell now, Peninsula soon)
Publications Specialist - print and web stuff – (Smithsonian’s National Zoo)
Writer for Health Care/Medical Equipment News Organization - (Financial District, NY)
Writer, Copy Editor Needed Immediately - (Pompano Beach)
One job listing you should not apply for
June 26, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Today I’m posting a gig that’s annoying right off the bat:
Green blogger – NOW while I’m sure some of you will apply for this gig, I’d rather you didn’t, I’m posting it to show you an obnoxious job. If you’re hired the pay is good per post, but they’re asking for a lot for free. Too much. Here’s what they want you to do…
“To apply, follow these simple 3 steps:
1. Browse our site and see if you connect and resonate with it. Start with the About Us page and check also the other links in the bottom, like the Alternative definitions.
2. Apply for an account here.
3. Upload your sample blog on a topic that is relevant to AltGlobe’s Alternative subjects and categories.
4. E-mail us with the title of you blog to let us know you are interested in becoming a team member.
After your sample blog post is published on the site, we will allow one week to see how our readers react to your writing and how you integrate in the community. We encourage all our bloggers to be active participants by connecting with other members on the site and commenting on other bloggers’ posts, as well as answering questions people had to ask about your own blog post.”
Here’s why this is an obnoxious gig…
- If you’re an actual writer/blogger you likely have a collection of links and past work to share. A new sample is unnecessary. If a client can’t tell how you write from a collection of past posts you’ve done, if they really need a NEW one, in my opinion there’s something wrong with the client. They’re just lazy and don’t want to sort resumes or they’re looking for page views at their site.
- Their “simple 3 steps” to applying are actually a little involved. It could end up taking you up to an hour to do all that; an hour in which you could have been making money elsewhere.
- AFTER you do the three simple steps, you have to hang out doing other stuff – answering comments, making sure you promote that new post, and social networking – all for free. You’re helping them build a community for free. Lame. PLUS it can take longer than a week for a post to get decent traffic or responses, which tells me they expect unrealistic things right off the bat.
- After you do all of the above it’s highly unlikely you’ll be that one blogger to get hired. According to the ad, they’re looking for “A” green blogger. Your odds of getting hired when hundreds of writers have no issues applying for a lame audition gig like this – NOT GOOD.
Why would I post a lame job ad – as an example. If writers and bloggers apply for gigs like this, if we offer up free content and time without batting an eye, potential clients will go right on expecting that they can hold obnoxious job application processes like this.
Do you need to do the above?: Heck no. All my current jobs had no audition process. I’m making enough $ to live on through my blogging gigs, and not one of my clients wanted me to do all this crap above. I sent an email bio, cover letter, and past samples of my work, had an interview, and was hired. 20 mins tops from applying to job. In general, I don’t do lengthy audition processes for gigs and you shouldn’t either. Our time is worth more than this, don’t you think?
Coming up in a little bit, the actual job listings of the day.
Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for June 24, 2009
June 24, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
A decent group of gigs today, although people might take the time to write better job ads…
And on that note, your job tip’ o the day is: Location specific gigs might be suitable for telecommuters, but if you don’t ask you won’t know. I posted at least 5 gigs today that were super vague about location. These are jobs that could be done remotely, but maybe they want on site. Sometimes, jobs that state a location may not find someone they like and could be willing to take on a telecommuter. In my opinion, it never hurts to contact a location specific gig and see if they’d hire a telecommuter. UNLESS the job states one of the following:
- Must be able to attend meetings.
- Must supervise/work with the on-site team.
- So and so candidates ONLY!
- Needs to interview local sources in person.
When gigs state the above, it’s a good bet they’re not up for remote writers. But otherwise it never hurts to ask.
Anywhere gigs:
Seeking Enthusiastic Writers for your Local Area – TownMe
green blogger/social networking writer
Customer Support Content Writer/Strategist (contract) - (san jose west) – MIGHT be telecommute friendly? Not sure.
Communications Associate – Public Interest GRFX, Boston, MA (Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA)- NOT sure if this is on site or telecommute friendly.
Copywriters and Bloggers w/ knowledge of SEO
Freelance Public Relations Writer
Experienced Part-Time Web Content Writer Needed!
Freelance Writer – Flexible hours and work remotely
TheVogueCity.com is looking for contributors
Contract Editor – Blogger - MIGHT be in Portland OR might be telecommute friendly.
Automotive/Transportation Writers Wanted (no exp req’d) - NOTE: “No exp req’d” usually means low pay, but check it out maybe.
Location specific gigs:
redtagcrazy.com looking for a ROCKSTAR writer/editor! - (San Marcos, CA) – low pay, but sounds kind of fun.
mountain bike editor – Competitor Group (publisher of VeloNews) – sounds like some web writing and some print – Boulder, CO
Editor/Writer-Entertainment - (Scottsdale, AZ)
Freelance Copywriter! - (New York, NY)
Production editor - (Costa Mesa, CA)
Creative, Web Savvy Editor Wanted (oakland downtown)
Marketing & Communications Specialist - (Folsom, CA)
Features Editor – The Forward (Features Editor) – NY
Online Editor – AOL – NY
Online Editor – ConsumerSearch.com – Consumersearch, Inc (home & garden) – NY
Writer/Editor – Girl Scouts of the USA – NY
CONTENT WRITER - (LAS VEGAS, NV)
Web Marketing – work with CMO on PR, Copy, SEM, PPA and Social Media - (Los Angeles)
Managing Editor – TVGuide.com – part editor, part social media – NY
VIVASWAG.COM IS LOOKING FOR CREATIVE WRITING/PR INTERNS - (Glendale, CA) – LOW pay, but low hours too.
New Media Producer-Comcast SportsNet MidAtlantic-Bethesda, MD – Comcast Sports Group – Bethesda, MD
Web Editor / Producer - (Boston)
Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for June 22, 2009
June 22, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and Father’s Day. A semi-ok group of gigs today, although, I’m betting we’ll see more mid-week.
Job tip o’ the day: During the summer it seems like it’s harder to concentrate on work. Especially if you work at home, and can break whenever you like. Change up your routine so you stay on track. During the summer, it’s hot which zaps my concentration, so I tend to work more in the evenings. You might also try getting out; blogging at the park or coffee shop in the early morning.
Anywhere gigs:
Babybumpshops.com is looking for mommy bloggers and writers to create articles for their site. First of all, “Mommy bloggers” Egad (cringe). Secondly, only pays $15 per piece, so make sure they’re short.
Writers Needed for Health, Fitness, & Beauty Magazine – no mention of pay (???) ask.
Cheeky Writers Needed for Sexy Nightlife Publication
Hiring Writer / Editor to Write Blogs on Luxury Website
Senior Writer – freelance - (Portland area) – possible telecommute.
Location specific gigs:
Web Editor/Communications Associate – Brennan Center for Justice – NY
Communications Manager – San Francisco
Digital Editor, Martha Stewart Weddings – bling gig in NY
Web Copywriter Needed (Chicago ONLY)
Public Web Editor – Federal Reserve Board of Governors – DC
Website and Advertising Content Writer – (danville / san ramon, CA)
Seeking city/online editor – The Daily Sentinel – Nacogdoches, Texas
Communications Director – Products (AOL) – AOL – partially marketing, but also writing – Sterling, VA
Editor/Writer – Bongarde Media – Greenwich, CT
Content Director for B2B Marketing Agency - (Downtown Portland, OR)
Multimedia Journalist – LocalEdge Media – Buffalo, NY
Deputy Web Editor – The Daily Transcript – San Diego
Virgin Mobile USA’s thriving Corporate Communications department seeks a whip smart social media expert – Warren, NJ
Managing Editor, WebMD Newsletters – WebMD – Atlanta
Social Media Manager – Cincinnati, Ohio
Social Media Marketing Expert in Boca Raton, FL
Technical/Web Writer – Start-up company - (san jose downtown)
Blogging & Web Writing Gigs for June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
So in bad news I’ve seen almost zero decent anywhere gigs this week, however, if you’re lucky enough to live in the right areas, you may find a good job below. For you anywhere writers, you can also check out Deb’s latest job listings (not totally blog-web specific).
Job tip o’ the day: Do you have a contact me page at your personal blog? You should if you’re looking to score jobs. If people can’t contact you, they can’t hire you. You’d be surprised at how many blogs I come across that contain zip contact info; don’t be one of them.
Anywhere gigs:
Freelance Writers/Bloggers : Mosquito Control
health/eco/lifestyle writers (Santa Monica) – says SM, but looks like an anywhere gig to me (ask)
Location specific gigs:
FoodNetwork.com Online Site Director – Food Network – NY
Staff Writer/Editor – PHI – Bronx, NY
Web Content Producer – WebMD – San Clemente, CA
Online Editor/Producer- Autos – 4 Month Contract – U.S. News & World Report – DC
Education Writer/Reporter – LRP Publications – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Sr Content Strategist – Web Editor – General Mills – Minneapolis, MN
Social Media Paid Intern – Reser’s Fine Foods – Beaverton, OR
SOCIAL NETWORKING ON SOCIAL SITES - (HENDERSON)
Online Copywriter - danville / san ramon, CA
Entry Level: Web Writer/Marketing Copywriter - (Fort Lee near Washington Heights)
Associate Web Editor – BowTie Inc – Lexington, Kentucky
Web Content Writer/Blogger - Lynnwood, WA
Writer/Editor for CoverAwards.com - (New York)
Web content/copy writer - (Los Angeles)
Wiki Editor - mountain view, CA
SEM Specialist & Social Media Coordinator – Chicago, IL
Writer/Editor - (Seattle)
Writer/Assistant Editor - (Alexandria)
Blogging & Online Writing Gigs for June 16, 2009
June 17, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Sorry about the lack of gigs posted the last few days. My son was home from school before camp kicked in, and since I work at home, that was less than ideal working conditions. This should be a busy week too, but I’m looking to get at least three job posts up for you all this week. Today’s listings kick ass btw; lots and lots of gigs to browse. I’m kind of surprised, as I haven’t seen too many great blog and online writing jobs lately.
Question o’ the day: So, are your kids home for the summer? Or have you made other arrangements so you can work?
Anywhere gigs:
entertainment – modeling – photography – Fashion Blogger
Freelance Health, Diet Blogger
Professional Blogger for Web design/development blog
Experienced Bloggers at Everyday Christian Media Corp.
Copywriting Expert – web based
Online News Writers for Community Related News
Location specific gigs:
Freelance Web Copywriter - (SOMA / south beach)
Writers – FLEX Magazine web & print – Woodland Hills, CA
Organizer / writer – Clean Water Action- Ann Arbor, MI (East Lansing)
Sports/Education Reporter I – online and print – San Angelo, TX
Web copywriter/blogger/marketing assistant needed - (westchester/nyc)
Weekend News Writer/Editor/Producer – AOL – NY
Senior Editor and Director of Content – GreatSchools – San Francisco
Copy Editor – WebMD – NY
Research & Web Content Associate - (palo alto)
Online Producer / Web Editor – Classical TV (www.classicaltv.com) – NY
Our Growing Company Needs A Great Blogger/Press Release Manager - (Irvine)
Lead Online Marketing Manager – Social Media: AT&T - Atlanta
Interactive Media Copywriter - (Irvine)
Online Content Administrator - (Washington, DC)
Website Content Writer - (Aventura Florida)
Content Writer Needed - (San Marcos)
Part time Summer Producer needed for GREEN Radio Show - (San Diego & Orange Counties) – not really online, but cool, so I’m posting it.
SEO Copywriter - (Flatiron)
Freelance Writer for Light Green Website - (Chicago)
Blogging & Online Writing Gigs for June 13, 2009
June 13, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under Blogging Jobs
Not too many how-to pieces this week here at Blogging for a Living – it’s been crazy busy! Next week we’ll look at a better combo of jobs and tips, but for today, just some gigs. Some pretty good looking jobs today too.
Job tip o’ the day: Use the law of averages to your advantage. When I first started freelancing I was worried about landing work because in the past I had mainly written for companies I already worked for – i.e no job search involved. When I actually had to apply for work, I figured it would take forever to land a piece. However, during my first month of freelancing I sent out something like 60 queries (maybe more) and landed some gigs, including a feature article and a mid-sized feature, both in national glossies.
Maybe I was just lucky, but I like to think that one, by sending out so many apps and queries I increased my odds of landing work considerably, and two, it’s good practice. That first month it seriously took me an hour at first to get a query written out, 60 some odd queries later, I was turning them out like clockwork. The only way to get gigs is to apply, and if you apply a lot, all the better. NOTE: by apply, I do mean for gigs that’s you’re qualified for, and also if you’re sending queries, you still need to think them through, even if you’re chucking out a ton.
Anywhere gigs:
Green blogger – says in NY, but looks like an anywhere gig to me.
Simply Good Media is looking to hire 2 to 3 established bloggers to write articles/posts on the following topics; Home, Mom, Green, Women’s Fashion, Men’s Fashion.
Renewable Energy Technology Correspondent
Online Organizer – Center for Biological Diversity – kind of community management.
Freelance Writer – Harley Davidson Enthusiast
Location specific gigs:
Extraordinary summer internship in NYC — entrepreneurial, web. Paid and may lead to FT.
WANTED: Skin Care Writer, experienced in SEO - (Montrose, CA)
Seeking copy editor/web editor – Roseburg, Oregon
Nike/YouthNoise Play City Blogger - (Los Angeles)
Must Love Dogs – Content Writer - (Los Angeles)
Online Communications Assistant – National LGBT/HIV advocacy org – NY
Online Editor – The Knot, Inc – NY
UrbanEntertainment Writers for Urban Publication - (las vegas )
Arts and entertainment writer needed for new media company - (Chicago)
Editor/Writer – Bongarde Media – Greenwich, CT
Web Page Writer - (las vegas )
Restaurant Critic – Village Voice Media - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
eCommerce Product Description Writer - (Anaheim)
Residential green technology leader needs web writer and business copy writer – Chicago
Social Media Marketing Manager – NY Daily News – NY
Writer & Social Media – (Newport Beach) CA
Lifestyle Editor & Writer – P/T - (Lower Fairfield County) NY
Electronics Product Description Writer – B&H Photo Video – NY
Web Communications Administrator - (Philadelphia)
Reporter – RadarOnline.com – Los Angeles
