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Not For Tourists is looking for Austin Writers! (Austin, TX)

2009-12-14T15:20:21-06:00

Greetings!

Not For Tourists (www.notfortourists.com) is looking for paid writers currently living in Austin, TX, to submit listings and reviews to its website, in preparation for inclusion in the NFT iPhone app to Austin. We are looking for writers to submit a minimum of 100 business listings and short (3-10 word maximum!) reviews of their favorite restaurants, bars, shops, coffeehouses, and sights for the great city of Austin.

We will pay $1 per each listing submitted. The best candidates will also be asked to do additional discursive writing specifically for the iPhone app.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 5 business listings along with witty 3-10 word reviews (which, if accepted, you will be able to bill for) to: rob@notfortourists.com

We will contact you only if we like your writing style (which we recommend you familiarize yourself with by going to www.notfortourists.com.)

Best of luck!

ONSITE JOB FAIR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 15TH 9AM � 11AM

2009-12-14T09:09:38-06:00

NOW HIRING FOR JANUARY 2010 TRAINING CLASS
ONSITE JOB FAIR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 15TH 9AM � 11AM
Select candidates will be interviewed onsite

Certificate Specialist
College Degree Preferred, 0-1 Years Experience

We are looking for candidates who have exceptional grammar, proof reading and intuitive thinking skills - all are REQUIRED for this position at Marsh.

Marsh, a premier insurance brokerage company with over 130 years of history, is currently hiring Certificate Specialists. Please visit our website www.marsh.com to review the full job descriptions.

The ideal candidate meets the following minimum requirements:
� college degree (preferred);
� excellent communication skills;
� outstanding grammar and proofreading skills;
� attention to detail;
� strong client focus;
� intuitive thinking;
� ability to work on a team and to manage multiple tasks;
� proficient in MS Excel and MS Word; and
� working knowledge of Lotus Notes and Siebel is a plus.

The positions pay $12.02 per hour to start and offers a performance/attendance based bonus of up to $500 once per quarter. After 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for benefits including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation and 401K. Our facility is located on a campus like setting with a casual work environment.

To apply, visit our website at www.marsh.com.

You must also be able to pass an extensive background check.

We are located at Braker and Mopac
10900 Stonelake Blvd Ste 200, Quarry Oak Bldg I

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Competitor Magazine Regional Editor (Texas - Dallas/Austin)

2009-12-11T15:52:52-06:00

Competitor Magazine is looking to hire part-time regional editors in several of our 11 magazine markets to include: Texas, Florida, Washington, D.C., Northwest and Northern California. Responsibilities include writing, editing and managing freelancers. The editor will cultivate and maintain local freelance writers and editorial sources, to include bloggers, and local photographers, as well as attend local amateur sports events and races. The ideal candidate should enjoy fitness-oriented sports and expect to participate in athletic events. Applicants should have at least 2 years of journalism experience, preferably with a background in either feature writing or sports writing. They should be able to generate strong story ideas. Competitor is a monthly magazine that covers amateur, participatory sports including running, cycling and triathlon. Knowledge of at least some of these sports is preferred. The free glossy magazine is based in 11 markets across the U.S. and has a circulation of more than 700,000 around the U.S.

Responsibilities per issue include:

� Writing Editor's Note (500 words approx)
� Writing 4-5 items for Starting Lines section (200-300 words each)
� Writing 1-2 items for Better Competitor section (200 words each)
� Writing up to 5 Event Watches for Calendar section (100 words each)
� Writing I'm a Competitor Q&A (500-600 words)
� Writing or managing a freelance writer to write 1 local feature (600-800 words each)

Additionally, the Regional Editor is expected to:
� Be the face of the brand in that market
� Attend key industry events and races
� Establish a freelance network of local writers, photographers, bloggers
� Take photos/video when necessary
� Contribute to website

Please send cover letter, resume and 2-3 clips to rheaton@competitorgroup.com.

Freelance Financial Writer Needed (Work Remotely)

2009-12-11T11:02:28-06:00

Freelance Financial Writer

Position: Freelance writer for daily articles on StreetAuthority.com
Compensation: $75 per 500-700 word article. Increased compensation after initial training.
Location: Ability to work remotely from home office

StreetAuthority.com is a leading financial newsletter publisher specializing in stock market advisories. Our research and editorial staff provides independent, unbiased articles, commentaries and guidance on equities, ETFs, closed-end funds, preferred stocks, and other investment securities to a base of over 500,000 individual investors. We provide this guidance via our web site (www.StreetAuthority.com), via a series of fee-paid online newsletters and special reports, and via print newsletters that are mailed directly to subscribers.

We're looking for freelance financial writers to help us ramp up our daily content on StreetAuthority.com.

The type of article we're looking for will...

-- Feature a compelling topic not readily found on other financial websites

-- Have a strong narrative that not only brings the reader in, but draws them through the content

-- Adhere to our proprietary guidelines of article creation

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will need to meet all of the following requirements...

� Bachelor's degree in finance, economics and/or journalism (or related field)

� At least two years of previous experience at another financial publishing firm or other investment-related firm

� Intimate knowledge of how to research investment ideas and use fundamental analysis to find investment opportunities

� At least two years of experience in financial writing

� Strong writing skills, with an ability to convey your personality through written word

� Ability to write articles quickly and self-edit for grammar, punctuation and typos

How to Apply:

To express your interest in this position, please send the following:

� A copy of your current resume.

� Three recent writing samples. They should display your writing skills and showcase the depth and quality of your stock market analysis.

� A cover letter that provides a brief explanation of why you're interested in the position, and why you feel it will be a good fit for both you and for StreetAuthority.

Please submit all requested materials via email to the following address:

Local Content Manager/Chief Examiner

2009-12-11T08:36:06-06:00

CONTACT INFORMATION IS AT THE END OF THE POSITION DESCRIPTION/PLEASE USE THE CONTACT EMAIL BELOW.

Exciting Start-Up Contractor Opportunity
Be a Local Content Manager as Chief Examiner for Austin, TX

Position Summary

The Chief Examiner spearheads Examiner.com awareness and growth within their assigned edition. The position is responsible for Examiner acquisition, retention, and communication, and also drives brand awareness, content targeting and community networking activities within their city. Examiner.com is currently recruiting a Chief Examiner in Austin.

Responsibilities
� Create and maintain an Examiner presence to highlight key happenings within the city, welcome new Examiners to the edition, interact with the community
� Identify and communicate city-specific recruitment needs (Examiner titles) across all categories
� Develop and implement Examiner recruitment strategies for assigned edition in partnership with Denver recruitment team
� Track local events & happenings, communicate to Examiners, ensure the local events calendar is robust, add missing events, and communicate key events to appropriate Examiner.com staff
� Identify relevant resources to include with Examiner articles, compile and share with Examiners and channel leaders to aid in education and implementation
� Assist in the management of the local Examiners team through company-sponsored meet-ups, daily emails and phone calls, weekly geo-focused newsletters
� Locally market Examiner.com referral and incentive programs with existing and potential Examiners to drive the value of participation
� Arrange and lead monthly (minimum) Examiner recruitment drives at existing events and activities such as local business leadership gatherings, sporting events, job fairs, college alumni meetings, etc.
� Foster external relationships to increase and expand awareness, traffic and audience engagement from within the local market
� Source new content, advertising, promotional and distribution opportunities including strategic partnerships that will contribute to Examiner.com�s local market share, and collaborate on execution with Examiner.com staff
� Coordinate with Marketing team to ensure the appropriate local ideas, Examiners and content elements are being internally and externally promoted, and participate in the ongoing development of PR & marketing plans for the city
� Review assigned edition performance on daily/weekly/monthly basis and identify and address opportunities with channel leadership

Requirements
� Bachelor�s Degree in Journalism, Business, Marketing, or other relative studies
� Understanding of the online business world is a must. Experience in large media organizations or pure-play digital startups would be helpful but is not required
� Must live in assigned city�s metropolitan area and have a deep understanding and enthusiasm of the culture, ongoing development and attributes of the city

Qualifications
� This person must be energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing/expanding, entrepreneurial, privately held business environment
� Self-starter with a high level of integrity and exceptional interpersonal skills
� Willing to work hard in a contracted position to drive successful conversion of the pilot program into a permanent and scalable aspect of the business
� A strong strategic thinker who can execute tactically
� Very strong sensibility for what is taking place in the market and society; can see developing trends and develop relationships to leverage those trends
� Positive and engaging communicator who can convey thoughts in-person or electronically with equal finesse and excitement
� Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative style
� Can work without a lot of direction and can work effectively with peers and constituents inside and outside of the company
� Highly entrepreneurial and experienced in taking new business opportunities from strategy through to delivering growth and profitable revenue
� A track record building and monetizing online communities and for building strong digital brands
� Excellent working ability with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
� Has secure access to personal computer with MS Office Suite and Outlook email capabilities

Interested and qualified applicants please send your resume in MS Word format to amy@fitzdrakesearch.com and please put CHIEF EXAMINER in the subject line. Only those candidates that meet our qualifications with be contacted.

Practice Exam Writer

2009-12-11T00:53:49-06:00

Mass market educational publishing company is offering part-time contract opportunities for top-notch writers to write practice questions for highly technical study curricula. Contractors will telecommute and work with our project manager by email, no set hours required, as pay is based on finished projects, not hours of work. Applicants should be smart, highly self-motivated and produce quality material from highly technical information. Because of the highly competitive nature of the company's industry, this position is being posted confidentially. Interested applicants can send resumes to writertech@hotmail.com. Write "Austin Craiglist" in your subject line to help us keep track of your information.

Writing Intern (Austin, TX)

2009-12-10T16:28:40-06:00

Are you skilled in technical, creative, and persuasive writing? Can you utilize stylistic and editing best practices? Do you enjoy blogging? Do you have a thirst for learning about new websites and new technologies? Can you thrive in a constantly changing environment? Then this internship may be for you!

Volacci is currently seeking a part-time, on-site, Writing Intern to help support our writing department. We need someone who knows how to get things done and is interested in learning more about SEO as well as a variety of other industries.

POSITION:
Volacci, a four year old internet marketing firm, is seeking a part-time Writing Intern to help support the Writing Department.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree or in the process of receiving your degree
Experience in both research based and creatively-persuasive writing
Excellent editing and stylistic skills
Ability to multi-task
A strong knowledge/familiarity with the internet
Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
Sense of humor

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS (helpful, but not necessary):
Experience using Apple computers

RESPONSIBILITIES:
General support of Writing Staff efforts which includes the following:
~Topic Research
~Topic Ideas
~Proofing/Editing
~Ad copy creation
~etc.

WHY WORK AT VOLACCI:
Awesome co-workers
Flexible work hours and sick time
Free lunch provided daily
Free drinks and snacks
Rockband and video games on Friday afternoons

This is an unpaid internship.

Are you the perfect candidate? Convince us. Email your answers to these questions, along with a resume and cover letter, to us using the address above.

1. What is your strategy for getting things done?
2. Tell of a situation where you had limited knowledge of a new topic. What did you do? What were the results?
3. What attracted you to our ad?
4. What 2 things should we know about you that would help get this job?

PLEASE include cover letter and resume with email.

I need a Dynamic Business plan ! (NW Austin)

2009-12-08T23:15:03-06:00

I need an out of the box thinker to write me a Dynamic business plan for my growing ad agency. Serious inquiries only please.

Freelance Writers Needed!! (austin, tx)

2009-12-07T17:42:58-06:00

Freelance Writers Needed!!

We are currently seeking a freelance writer for medical education documents to join our team of fun professionals. We are looking for someone who is an austin resident and has medical knowledge to help write education brochures for patients. The ability to research a variety of different subject areas and write authoritatively on them is essential. We are looking to provide valuable, informative content for the public and consumers.

All articles must be 100% original work. Top notch spelling, grammar, and style required (2000-4000 words per brochure). We will provide outlines and technical support.
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Full-time or Part-time work will be available for six to nine months.

Job Skill Requirements
� Medical or educational copywriting and editing experience helpful
� Microsoft Office Word and Excel proficiency
� Ability to evolve SEO focused writing

Desired Characteristics
� Motivated person who likes being on a team of positive energy people
� Willing to express opinions openly and respectfully
� Experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals
� Truthful, genuine, supportive team player
� Quick learner, dedicated, and well organized

Intern for Green Social Website (telecommute)

2009-12-07T11:25:57-06:00

A green social website is seeking part-time winter 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 361" in the subject line.

Thank you,
Carl

Editing Clerk - 3 shifts - needed immediately (Austin, Texas)

2009-12-07T10:36:55-06:00

Sharp, reliable candiates needed immediately. This position requires excellent computer skills. You must have experience using MS Office and other computer programs to apply for this position. You will be editing, copying, lableling and moving files on a proprietary software system for newspaper and magazine layouts. You will work independently repeating the same task for th entire shift. You must be familar with a newspaper layout. Editing/Publishing experience a plus. Reliable, dependable people required. Requires schedule and overtime flexibility. Contract position, 2-3 months, possibly longer.

Shift times: 1st Shift: 9-3:30 - Mon-Fri.

2nd Shift: 4pm-10:30pm - typically, M-F, with weekend flexibility

3rd Shift: 11pm-7:30am - 7 days a week varied schedules available - typically 40 hours per week - possibility of overtime

Please email a MS Word formatted resume and indicate what shift you are interested in and days that you are available. Please email resume to mark.turpin@htstaffing.com.

Proofing Clerk - Night Shift (Austin, Texas)

2009-12-07T10:34:01-06:00

THIRD SHIFT

10:00 PM -6AM. This position requires an excellent command of the English language. You will be proofing newspapers and magazines for a digital media company to find and report errors. Someone with strong proofing experience required. Must be extremely comfortable reading and proofing mistakes. Teachers may be a fit. You will work independently but must be able to communicate well in order to produce the quality of work required. This assignment starts as soon as today. Applicants must be flexible to work any day of the week including weekends. Please do not submit your resume if you do not have prior proofing experience. This is a temporary project that will 2-3 months or longer. Flexibility to work through the holidays is required. Our client located in North Central Austin.

Please email a MS Word formatted resume and indicate that you are interested in the third shift position. Please email resume to claire.reynolds@htstaffing.com.

Great plugged-in freelancer wanted (Texas)

2009-12-06T00:43:31-06:00

Provoices, the newest undertaking by San Francisco-based allvoices.com, the leader in citizen reporting, is looking for freelance journalists around the world. Positions are available from Los Angeles to New York, Kabul to Baghdad, England to Africa, and anywhere else news is waiting to be broken or events explained.

We�re looking for working reporters who can mix multimedia savvy with old-fashioned shoe leather reporting. But our emphasis is on the journalism, and we promise to guide you through the new world that reporting has become.

The right candidates will know how to recognize a story, report a story, write it clean and get it up on our site fast. We�re looking for correspondents who can cover news, break news and explain news. Experience with political and immigration coverage preferred. This is not a feature writing position.

Applicants will have published clips and a professional career either as a freelancer or a former reporter or editor in any medium. In other words: professional voices, or provoices. No writers of jargon, please. Self starters wanted and admired.

Positions are part-time contract jobs, with contributors expected to file two or three stories a month, along with photos and video in some cases. Stories can be pitched and will also be assigned. Web experience helpful but not essential.

Please send a brief cover letter, clips and a resume to journalist@allvoices.com. Links to your stories are acceptable.

Thank you for your interest.

Need Experienced Writer for IT - Technical Sales (Austin TX)

2009-12-05T12:38:41-06:00

Highly Skilled Experienced Writer Needed for Information Technologies Technical Sales

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Only your writing for IT or other tech fields published to the Internet are considered. Please email those web links ONLY. Please do not send attachments or resumes. We do not consider attachments. Your Resume might be requested ONLY AFTER we review your web links. English MUST be your native language. Please do not solicit your SEO or SEM service. We need a Full Time Writer, not an SEO or SEM Service.

Please send links for us to review your work online in the area of writing for IT.

If you have not written for IT, some other technology fields might be considered. If you have written for Technical Sales, but not IT, this is considered. We will not consider your links to published websites for any other subjects.

We pay 4 cents per word for original writing and need a large volume of work ongoing and completed daily, Monday through Friday - every week - with 300 or 500 or 1,000 words per page. We have a budget of $2,000 per month for this position. Earn up to $462.00 per week. We can pay you weekly or monthly as you prefer.

Pay per page. Work from home. We will interview best candidates for immediate hire. This is a Full Time Contract Position. Hire Date: December 11, 2009

Writers (or Aspiring Writers) Needed (Austin Metro Area)

2009-12-03T10:14:37-06:00

We are looking for writers and/or enthusiasts to cover very specific topics as they relate to Austin. These topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Adoptive Families, Antiques, Art Education, Cancer, Conflict Resolution, Girl Scouts, Country & Western Bars, Exotic Pets, New Moms, and the Stock Market...and more.

To learn more, and see a full listing of the topics we need covered as they relate to Austin specifically, please send us an email with "Austin" in the SUBJECT LINE of your message.

NO professional writing experience is required, but enthusiasm and solid knowledge of the topic, as well as good writing skills, are an absolute must-have.

Erotic romance publisher looking for writing interns (South Austin)

2009-12-02T19:21:33-06:00

Erotic romance publisher is looking for writing interns.

SirenBookStrand.com has several non-paying three-month internship positions in our Writing Department. The publisher will train you on a fast track how to write bestselling erotic romance. Must have a degree in English, Creative Writing, or equivalent.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.sirenbookstrand.com/employment/internship

Website Content Manager (Austin, Tx)

2009-12-02T15:33:12-06:00

We are looking for an individual with experience in web content management, writing and editing skills, graphic design ability, and site management in his background. The site is healthcare-related, so any experience in healthcare is a plus.

The website content manager will be responsible for developing the voice of all aspects of the organization�s online presence. In addition to writing, editing, and proofreading site content, this person will also work closely with the technical team to maintain site standards with respect to new development. The website content manager will also be involved in crafting site promotions, e-mail newsletters, and online outreach campaigns.

The content manager will work closely with technical, business development, and marketing members of our organization, so strong communication skills are needed. The ideal candidate will also have experience in managing online marketing and outreach campaigns. Tasks require a strong attention to detail and an ability to work under tight deadlines.

This position is in Austin, Texas. Relocation assistance is not available. Salary range is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

- Manage content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments (5 years minimum)
- Collaborate on user interface and design standards, including improvement of features, to attract visitors to the website
- Monitor trends and activities on World Wide Web to develop guidelines to increase presence and improve design and usability
- Will be responsible for monitoring accuracy and functionality of several live and development sites
- Basic HTML and graphic design
- Java/JSP familiarity a big plus

Content Producer Internship

2009-12-02T14:34:22-06:00

Summary
TheOnlineGrapevine.com (TOG) is looking for some young empowered women who have opinions and don�t mind sharing them! There are so many celebrity and gossip sites out there� but TOG�s a place where we can talk about what matters to us. From politics to the environment, lifestyle,� you have an opinion about it? We want to hear it!

As an intern you will be writing weekly blogs on topics that you feel strongly about while receiving feedback and learning about content publishing and scheduling online. You'll be able to gain valuable writing experience that you can add to your portfolio.

Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Editor and Director
1 blog per week for a 3 month contract period
Duties include but are not limited to responding to comments made on own blog and adding to discussion on other blogs as well.

Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older
Candidate must have strong communication and writing skills
Must have an interest in blogging and social media
Proficiency with the Internet and blogging tools desirable
Familiarity with Twitter, Facebook, and other social media desirable
Minimum 5 hours a week

How to apply
Sounds like something you�d like to do? Send us an email with your resume and writing sample. Your writing sample can be from your blog, a paper you wrote, or even a long compelling comment you�ve left on a website or forum.

Submit applications to info@TheOnlineGrapevine.com

Editing and Voice Overs Rep (IBM-Austin)

2009-12-02T11:42:28-06:00

Title: Editing and Voice Overs Rep

Our team is looking for a Editing and Voice Overs Rep to help scrub and clean up presentations and voice over using speaker notes.

This is a full-time position, that initially starts at $15/hr. Position starting January 2010 to December 2012.

Candidate needs to have the experience in the following:

1. Perform information developer role
2. Perform editing of technical information
3. Basic computer skills
4. Communication skills

The ideal candidate should have a slightly obsessive personality and should be able to spend a large percentage of their day in the process of editing materials that have been written by others. A technical background is good asset, because the material is technical in nature and care must be taken to correct grammar without introducing technical errors. It would be beneficial for the IEA team if the candidate has a North American accent when speaking English, so that they might occasionally assist with voice recording as needed.

* Location: IBM Austin
* Compensation: Initially, $15/hr
* This is a contract job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Grant Writer & Communications (Austin Downtown)

2009-12-02T09:59:56-06:00

Texas Legal Services Center is seeking a director of grants to seek out funding opportunities primarily from private foundations and public grants. The grants director will further be responsible for media communications and grant reporting oversight. Experience in drafting successful grant proposals is required

TLSC is a statewide advocacy organization that provides legal assistance to eligibe low-income clients. We provide support for local Legal Aid programs and also provide direct legal assistance by telephone to persons 60 and over and persons with disabilities.

Please send cover letter outlining experience along with resume, and salary history.

Sr. Content Developer (Austin, TX)

2009-12-01T17:36:04-06:00

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Use a variety of computer systems and tools to maintain several content sources.
Create and edit self-service content for our world-wide audience.
Create, edit, and maintain emails sent to customers.
Possess a passion for writing content that is relevant for the audience, meets corporate standards and enhances the customer experience.
Create and edit content for new internal and acquired products.
Review and analyze specs to determine the appropriate content to write for customers.
Create and maintain knowledgebase documents.
Ensure content is current within the support Knowledgebase and the self-service help environment.
Synchronize community forum content with our existing self-service content.
Manage a workload that spans multiple projects, products and systems.
Able to analyze the overall effectiveness of self-service channels, recommend courses of action and be able to effect those actions, if appropriate.
Support any escalation procedures for agents in all PayPal/eBay facilities.
Respond to requests and suggestions from all agents with the correct information in a timely manner.
Establish effective working relationships with all Product Managers, Content Managers, and Product Integration teams in multiple locations in order to provide a seamless communication process.
Work flexible hours as needed, which may include overnight hours during a major initiative.
Be flexible and prepared to work as needed on any emergency issues that come up.
Review all training information and provide consistent feedback as needed.
Have extensive knowledge of products, procedures, and top customer issues related to them.
May be assigned to answer e-mails during high volume instances.
Support all global content initiatives.
Support various projects within the Support Operations department.

Job Requirements:

Excellent written technical communication. A portfolio of writing examples representing the candidate�s skill set is required.
Experience with writing marketing and technical content.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong attention to detail.
Well developed sense of customer�s needs.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Teach me to Write Resumes (Austin only)

2009-12-01T09:27:00-06:00

I need someone to teach me how to write resumes - how to interview applicants to make a strong resume, how to lay it out, and generally teach me what I need to know to make it on my own as a resume writer.

I'm looking for a professional - someone who has done this for a living and is willing to be a paid mentor.

I'm looking for around 10-20 hours of instruction, with a few hours of generalized concepts, and the rest of the time spent on real resumes with clients etc.

AUSTIN ONLY - I want to be able to meet face to face, over the phone will NOT work for me.

Technical Writer (Austin, TX)

2009-12-01T09:23:42-06:00

We are looking for a self-starter to write guides/specifications for our list of hardware and software items, as well as promote our award winning services.

Technical Writer Responsibilities:
� Create quick reference guides for online use, as necessary, for an existing hardware/software product
� Write scripts for online videos
� Review and refine other technical documentation, as needed
� Develop standard documentation templates, as needed
� Work with Product Management and Sales Team to produce documentation deliverables as directed

Technical Writer Minimum Qualifications:
� 4+ years of technical writing experience
� A 4 year Degree is strongly preferred
� IT technical support experience a plus
� Working experiencing with video production
� Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand and straight-forward user documentation
� Excellent content editing and layout skills
� Attention to detail
� Ability to work well in a team and as an independent self-starter
� Online help and web-authoring skills, working with HTML, XML, and other hypertext applications
� Strong familiarity with other standard documentation tools (Adobe Acrobat and FrameMaker)

Writing samples and references are required.

Temporary content writer & Social Media/SEO Manager for UpSpringBaby (Mopac and Barton Skyway)

2009-11-30T15:17:47-06:00

Job Description
Temporary content writer and Social Media/SEO Manager for UpSpringBaby. Possibility of becoming a permanent position.
Do you love blogging, Facebook, and Twitter? Are you passionate about babies and products for new moms? Follow your passion and pursue an opportunity to have your dream job.

Company Background
UpSpring Baby�, founded in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas, is a premiere parenting and child consumer healthcare company that delivers peace of mind products with convenient solutions to everyday life. Founded by momprenuers, the company is dedicated to offering parents and children the most innovative and trustworthy health, wellness and safety products available in the baby care industry.
Created for and by forward thinking moms, these products are practical stress reducers - modern solutions for mother and child.
Responsibilities

Manage ongoing execution of social media and SEO strategy/plans and implement tactics that will increase website traffic including:

- Educate consumers on UpSpring Baby products and their benefits. UpSpring Baby offers products that help moms while breastfeeding, getting their bodies back after childbirth and teaching babies to learn to walk. All of our products provide solutions that moms need and are talking about on-line every day. We want to join these conversations real time to provide education and awareness of UpSpring Baby products.
- Maximize natural listing for all products. Goal: be in top 3 listed.
- Manage all data analytics tied to organic, paid search, web optimization, and sales conversion.
- Play the role of leading internal expert, staying on top of cutting-edge search engine trends and practices.
- Increase active members and followers and participation on Facebook and Twitter.
- Leverage product videos for maximum placement and viewership on line. Engage in strategic mom related web sites (e.g. Babycenter.com and Caf�Mom.com).

Requirements
- One or more years of previous writing experience as a sole contributor.
Bachelors Degree preferred with majors in English, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or Communications.
- Prefer someone with knowledge of HTML editing applications (i.e.: Dreamweaver) and some Photoshop
- Knowledge of website marketing and search engine marketing preferred.
- Experience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced company preferred.
- Passionate about mom and baby products

Technical Writer (Austin, Texas)

2009-11-26T03:14:50-06:00

LibreDigital is seeking new employees to help lead the Digital Revolution in the publishing space. Well funded startup is seeking A players to work in its technical writing team. You will be directly involved in the emerging trends in Digital Publishing!

Job Summary

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Writer:

Key Responsibilities:
� Identifies documentation needs for assigned projects and prepares documentation plans, identifying the deliverables that will be produced.
� Writes online help, technical documentation, release notes, and installation instructions. Reviews published material to recommend revisions to content and format.
� Employee works with Subject Matter Experts to provide material for internal and external customers.
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Qualifications:
� Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, or another writing-related or Information Systems/Computing-related subject
� Experience working in software development and/or SAAS.
� Solid writing and grammar skills.
� Proficiency with MS Word is required.
� Professional Experience: 5-7+
� Ideal candidates are highly motivated, proactive, interested in technology and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Please send cover letter explaining interest, availability and skills match for this SPECIFIC position as defined herein. Please attach resume.

WEB CONTENT WRITER (North Central Austin)

2009-11-25T10:12:58-06:00

Online education company is searching for several experienced writers to assist in the creation of "faqs" for its various websites. The process will involve a standard faq template, which must be manipulated into several different versions. You will be working under our head compliance writer in our North Central Austin office. This is an onsite position only and you must live near North Central Austin and have the ability to commute here on a daily basis.

Requirements:
- BA in English or writing-related field
- Writing samples available
- Experience writing blogs or web articles a plus
- Knowledge of online (education) industry a plus

Other details:

- Contract position (duration: approximately 4-6 weeks)
- Hours 10AM-5PM, M - F
- Rate - $12 hourly

Please send me your resume and a brief writing sample on the topic of safe driving (500 words or less). I will contact you immediately if interested.

Thanks,
Doug

Tech Writer (NW Austin)

2009-11-25T07:01:54-06:00

SafeWay Certifications is a online training company. We are in immediate need of a tech writer to help create new and update existing educational courses for our online and DVD company.

Applicant should have the ability to both research topics and/or rewrite existing content with little to no supervision. Ability to illustrate (either by images or video) a big plus. Ability to also translate into Spanish a REALLY BIG plus!

Flexible scheduling and possibility of a telecomuniting.

Microsoft Word, Excel and graphics package experience preferred.

If interested, please send resume or letter of interest to jeanene@safewayclasses.com.

Proofing Clerk - Night Shift (Austin, Texas)

2009-11-24T16:50:42-06:00

11:00 PM -6AM. This position requires an excellent command of the English language. You will be proofing newspapers and magazines for a digital media company to find and report errors. Someone with strong proofing experience required. Must be extremely comfortable reading and proofing mistakes. Teachers may be a fit. You will work independently but must be able to communicate well in order to produce the quality of work required. This assignment starts as soon as today. Applicants must be flexible to work any day of the week including weekends. Please do not submit your resume if you do not have prior proofing experience. This is a temporary project that will 2-3 months or longer. Flexibility to work through the holidays is required. Our client located in North Central Austin.

Please email a MS Word formatted resume and indicate that you are interested in the third shift position. Please email resume to claire.reynolds@htstaffing.com.

Part-time editorial systems coordinator (MoPac and 183)

2009-11-24T11:46:53-06:00

Nationally recognized personal finance Web site is looking for a part-time editorial systems coordinator. The coordinator will be maintaining a database of financial products, analyzing numerical trends and proposing story ideas from that data. Applicants should have a flair for numbers, experience with Excel, HTML, SEO, database management and content systems management. The coordinator will also be loading stories into our CMS by writing meta descriptions, keywords, inserting images, and more. 20 hours a week.

Internship at Literary Magazine (Austin)

2009-11-24T10:57:07-06:00

American Short Fiction is an award-winning, nationally distributed literary quarterly, based in Austin. It is part of the nonprofit Badgerdog Literary Publishing.

American Short Fiction interns receive hands-on training in copyediting, proofreading, and production scheduling; an insider's view to the story selection process; and free copies of the journal as well as other magazines and books.

Interns work ten to twenty hours per week for three to four months. Internships are unpaid. At this time, the journal offers editorial internships only. We are looking for interns to work from January through April.

Intern duties
* Reading, evaluating, and commenting on fiction submissions
* Attending editorial and production meetings
* Assisting in planning for future issues and events
* Working with editors on all aspects of the short story contest
* Handling correspondence: logging story submissions and sending out manuscript rejections, submission guidelines, and new subscriptions
* Administrative work as necessary (copying, filing)
* Pursuing archival research
* Searching out new talent

Requirements
* Passion for good writing in general and literary fiction in particular
* Exemplary written and oral communication skills
* Computer literacy (some blogging or website-updating experience preferred)
* Self-motivation, dependability, and attention to detail

College juniors or seniors, as well as college graduates and graduate students, are welcome to apply. We recommend that all applicants have some background in English literature or a related field.

To apply, email your résumé and cover letter to the contact listed.

Seeking Brand Ambassador and Community Manager Candidates

2009-11-23T19:02:24-06:00

Lunch.com is seeking candidates to join our team of Brand Ambassadors and Community Managers, who are responsible for cultivating an active, dynamic online community and facilitating user-generated content creation. A key function of this role will be to embody the brand identity through a highly visible member profile and to serve as a model member of the community, engaging others in robust site activity. We are seeking outgoing, passionate, articulate candidates who will bring our brand positioning and strategy to life by personifying our values and philosophy (http://www.lunch.com/AboutUs.html ) in all community interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

� Very strong written communications skills (must be able to be succinct yet compelling, and have a friendly, personable approach)
� Social, outgoing and friendly demeanor � someone who genuinely likes people and human interaction and is comfortable with personal online expression
� Active and engaged participant in user generated content and, Web 2.0 social media web sites (ideally active on several of the following sites: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Yelp, Digg, Delicious, Amazon (reviews), Yahoo! Groups, MySpace, YouTube, Wikipedia, LinkedIn)
� Knowledge and experience with interactive technology, specifically, an understanding of online opinion-sharing culture, and dynamics of social media
� Experience with social media and community websites
� Extensive network of personal & professional contacts that can serve to raise brand awareness and engage new members
� Strong preference for candidates with prior grassroots community experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

� Create a robust profile on Lunch.com
� Build relationships with community members
� Respectfully and constructively rate and comment on site member�s reviews
� Post thoughtful, high quality content based on a variety of subjects and help increase content and interest in underrepresented subject areas
� Aid marketing team in spreading the word about Lunch.com through social media sites, blog and forum outreach and other grassroots campaigns
� Must be able to commit to minimum of 10 hours per week at a compensation rate of $12 per hour (potential for full time role is a possibility for the right candidate, however our primary need is for freelance part time roles at this time)

Please include in your cover letter the following:

� Your five favorite websites
� Links to your profiles on social media sites
� Links to any original content you have created online, including blog posts, reviews, articles, etc

Please apply only if you have directly applicable experience, as detailed above. Telecommuting is ok. This is a part-time job.

MORE ABOUT LUNCH

Lunch is a community based on finding your common ground with other people in order to help make the world more tolerant and thoughtful. At Lunch, you share and discover genuinely useful information and ideas. This connects you to people with common interests while also uncovering your common ground with people who may seem to be your total opposite.

Fueled by your curiosity, Lunch features reviews, lists, and ratings contributed from our community on almost any imaginable topic. From the latest YouTube video, to a local mechanic, a life philosophy, a snowboard, universal healthcare, or a rock concert, it's a place for all interests.

Based on what you share, you're connected to a Similarity Network of people who share your opinions and perspective. Through them, you can discover a mystery novel you've never heard of, a great local animal hospital, or the best place to buy folding bikes. You can also learn a bit more about people you'd otherwise never encounter. That glimpse of each others point of view has the potential power make us all more understanding.

You rate the helpfulness of what you find at Lunch, and we filter out the noise to give you what's most relevant and useful. In turn, your feedback encourages others to create better, more thoughtful content. Lunch is about making it fun and easy for you to share what you know, whether you're a super-user or a novice.

Lunch is a community of people who appreciate good conversation and respect. It's a network that connects you to those who share your passion for understanding more in life.

Feed your curiosity. Lunch.

Instructional Designer (Parmer / Mopac)

2009-11-23T16:22:42-06:00

BancVue, Ltd. And FIRST ROI, sister companies based in Austin, Texas are leading the unification of a powerful network of Community Financial Institutions that are re-establishing themselves as the go-to place for banking products and services. We are helping our customers Win the War against the Mega Banks! Our innovative and exciting products offer you a great opportunity to be part of a terrific team! Our culture is demanding and goal oriented. If you feel most alive when you generate results that many would say are impossible, then you will be a star here. If you want a place you can get by at 80% effort, please allow us to focus on more driven candidates. BancVue/FIRST ROI are equal opportunity employers and welcome diversity to our team.

We are looking for an Instructional Designer for a contract (4-6 months) to possible permanent position. The role of the Instruction Design Specialist is to execute training content in a rapid business environment. Responsibilities include: designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and online training material that adhere to adult learning principles and various learning styles. Duties also include developing and revising curriculum and developing and designing student learning activities and instructional support materials for instructor led training, online courses and blended learning. Additional responsibilities include leading projects and coordinating with team members inclusive of subject matter experts and trainers.

Basic requirements are any combination equivalent to a bachelor�s degree from an accredited University or college. A High school degree and 5 years of instructional design experience is comparable. A creative thinker committed to helping evolve our processes and sharing best practices. Strong interpersonal skills, communication and time management skills are a must.

Associate Editor, Insurance Journal (Home Based)

2009-11-23T15:49:00-06:00

Job Description:
The individual in this position is responsible for growing viewership of, membership in and traffic to our websites through the development of superior content. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
� Property & casualty insurance coverage and markets knowledge with excess & surplus lines industry experience
� Writing/journalism skills and interest
� Prefer someone with teaching experience within the insurance industry

Among the responsibilities and assignments of this position are the following:
� Write articles of interest to property & casualty agents and brokers on risk assessment, insurance coverages, active markets, underwriting, marketing, sales, pricing, risk placement and account management.
� Acquire, edit and post articles and commentaries from contributing writers on topics of reader interest.
� Topical news commentary� following up on news (general events, court decisions, calamities, celebrities, etc.) by interviewing and writing up the insurance angle or questions raised by the news.

Education
Bachelors degree or higher desired

Location:
The individual in this position may work from home or at corporate headquarters located in San Diego, CA.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

How to Apply:
Please send the following information:

1) Resume
2) Writing samples
3) Three or more references
4) Salary requirements

Technical Writer (Austin)

2009-11-23T13:43:26-06:00

We are looking for a Technical Writer that will be responsible for editing and enhancing user guides and quick reference documentation for existing software. The role will also include reviewing and enhancing other documentation that accompanies the software product including installation guides, training materials, and other customer-facing collateral. The Technical Writer will work with Product Management and Development Teams to understand product design and functionality and build excellent customer-facing documentation that is straightforward, concise, and well-designed. Responsibilities:
� Edit and re-design existing user guides
� Create quick reference guides, as necessary, for an existing software product
� Review and refine other technical documentation, as needed
� Develop standard documentation templates, as needed
� Work with Product Management and the Development Team to produce documentation deliverables as directed

Technical Writer Minimum Qualifications:
� 4+ years of technical writing experience with software or online systems
� A 4 year Degree is strongly preferred
� Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand and straight-forward user documentation
� Excellent content editing and layout skills
� Attention to detail
� Ability to work well in a team and as an independent self-starter
� Online help and web-authoring skills, working with HTML, XML, and other hypertext applications
� Strong familiarity with other standard documentation tools (Adobe Acrobat and FrameMaker)

References and documentation samples will be required.
Contract to Hire (minimum 4 months)

Website Content Coordinator (Austin, TX - Mopac/Spicewood Springs)

2009-11-23T10:28:26-06:00

Do you love taking responsibility for critical details? Want to be part of a team that produces Websites that work?

SUMMARY
We are seeking an effective Website Content Coordinator with a background in high-volume data entry, a flair for editing, and an interest in online marketing. This role requires an exceptional eye for detail and the desire to join a company that builds best-in-class Websites to promote consumer products and services. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented individual with experience in daily content management, data entry/management in a fast-paced environment, or Web quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain Current Websites
* Use our proprietary content management system to modify current Websites, improving the effectiveness of marketing and promotional copy for conversion and improved search engine rankings
* Update product pricing, special offers and coupon codes as necessary
* Update and edit copy to conform to Website style, SEO best practices, and other publishing requirements
* Manage and maintain content, links and products within multiple databases

Testing and Link Management
* Test Websites regularly to ensure that content, products, links and services are up-to-date and Websites are working properly
* Test Websites at all stages of development for errors, and suggest improvements
* Update landing page links using various affiliate systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate:
* Has a bachelor's degree in business, English, journalism, advertising or communications from a four-year college or university
* Has 1-2 years of experience in Web content management, preferably working on multiple Websites
* Has experience in high volume data entry in an environment where speed and accuracy are essential
* Possesses excellent writing and editing skills for content and development, as well as proficiency adjusting style for a specific audience and situation
* Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
* Competently uses search engines to research products and services and recommend how products should be promoted on the Web
* Possesses proficiency with Excel and/or a relational database (strongly preferred)
* Has basic HTML skills (preferred)
* Frequently shops online and is familiar with marketing practices employed by popular e-commerce sites (preferred)
* Understands Website development processes and content management systems (preferred)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include:
* Health and dental insurance
* Participation in the company's bonus plan
* 401(k) upon eligibility
* Paid time off for vacations/holidays
* Snacks and drinks
* Weekly lunch in the office
* A great culture with continuous learning and opportunities for career advancement

ABOUT VERTIVE
Vertive, Inc. is a fast-growing, privately held company at the forefront of performance marketing. It publishes Websites in market segments that let consumers research, review, compare and get the products and services they want with useful and unique editorial content. The company works closely with merchants and affiliate networks such as Commission Junction and LinkShare, and search engines Google and Yahoo!. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has been profitable since its inception.

Be a part of a thriving company with a culture of performance. At Vertive, you will have a chance to learn and succeed every day. Work both independently and as a part of an accomplished team of technologists and business experts that loves a challenge. Vertive's industry expertise in performance publishing, search engine marketing and social media combined with its proprietary performance publishing platform keeps it at the top of the industry.

We love our jobs and you'll love working with us.

TO APPLY
To apply, send us your resume detailing the positions you have held and the months and years of employment. Attach a cover letter explaining why this position is a good fit for you, as well as your salary history and desired compensation.

Send to: jobs@vertive.com
-Include "Website Content Coordinator" in the subject line.

NOTE
* All positions are located at our office in Austin, Texas
* Vertive does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies
* Vertive is a tobacco-free workplace
* A background check is conducted on all new hires including education and licenses, as well as criminal, financial and work history
* Please be prepared to provide samples to illustrate your relevant experience upon request
* We are unable to respond individually to each person interested in our company, or answer inquiries regarding the status of a particular resume. If we are interested in talking to you further we will contact you. Please, no phone calls about this job.

Need Experienced Writer for IT - Technical Sales (Austin TX)

2009-11-23T10:27:35-06:00

Intern for Green Social Website (telecommute)

2009-11-23T10:25:53-06:00

Journalism Intern (Hays County)

2009-11-18T10:39:18-06:00

The Hays Free Press, an award-winning weekly newspaper covering the Buda-Kyle area, is looking for a part-time journalism intern.
We�re hoping to find a student or recent graduate who is passionate about journalism, understands the foundations of good reporting and can write clear, well-researched stories. You would primarily be assigned feature stories, with some possible business or political reporting.
We can be flexible with the time requirement, but would like at least 24 hours per month from you. We would also be open to a bigger time commitment, or could split the position between two interns.
Familiarity with Hays County is a plus, and all stories will involve the Buda-Kyle area.
The position is unpaid, but we will work with you to improve your reporting skills and produce good clips for your portfolio. We will also work with your school to establish academic credits for the internship for the upcoming semester. There is the possibility of this turning into a paid freelance position.
Please send a resume and writing samples to news@haysfreepress.com.

Sales copy/marketing materials copywriter

2009-11-17T15:13:45-06:00

Experienced full time copywriter needed to create and prepare marketing and sales materials. Will work in conjunction with sales and admin teams. Please send resume, references, and examples of your work.

Freelance Technology News Reporter (Telecommute)

2009-11-16T12:24:03-06:00

Join our team of outstanding technology journalists!

ECT News Network seeks an experienced daily news reporter to cover breaking stories on tight deadlines, Monday through Friday.

Professional reporting experience and a tech background are essential. A journalism degree is preferred.

Candidates must have a substantial network of contacts. Every story requires original quotes from tech industry analysts, company representatives or other expert sources.

The ability to write intelligently for a savvy audience of C-Level executives, IT professionals and consumer electronics enthusiasts is a must.

We're looking for a versatile reporter who would be comfortable fulfilling daily news assignments for two or more of our business and technology publications:

- E-Commerce Times (EcommerceTimes.com)

- TechNewsWorld (TechNewsWorld.com)

- LinuxInsider (LinuxInsider.com)

- CRM Buyer (CRMBuyer.com)

- MacNewsWorld (MacNewsWorld.com)

Rates are approximately $40-$60 for these quick-turnaround news stories.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and have a U.S. Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number and a U.S. bank account.

Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@ectnews.com. Subject line: Freelance Technology News Reporter � [Your Name]

No phone calls, please.