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Archive for April 14th, 2009

Apr

2009

Freelance Writing Jobs Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Author: admin

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends or long weekends! Back to the grind, here’s a new crop of leads for you…

Canada

Advertising Copywriter – Hamilton
Company: Mabel’s Labels
Link: http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10737018
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements: Also functions as liaison between marketing department and designer, so an eye for design is required.
Compensation: $15.00-$17.00/hour

I Would Move to Edmonton for This Job – Writer for Bioware
Company: Bioware, the creator of the best RPG video games on earth. Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, the list goes on.
Link: https://jobs.ea.com/jobs/jobposting.aspx?postid=a0z50000000HqaCAAS
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements: Write them a 500 word sample and post it on your personal website as directed. They also prefer your submission in the form of a website, probably to prove your tech skills.

Writer – Calgary
Company: Calgary Association of Self-Help
Link: http://charityvillage.com/applicant/jobs.asp?fn=view&g_varID=132975
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements: 2-3 years experience, some experience in instructional design for the arts

Freelance Editor and Book Designer Wanted – Vancouver
Company: Individual
Link: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1119503582.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Telecommute w/ meetings
Key Requirements: Experience in editing. Not clear if the buyer is looking for an editor/book designer or two different people, but can’t hurt to apply.

Web Writer – Ottawa
Company: Not Stated
Link: http://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1103923410.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements: – The candidate must be perfectly bilingual.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or writing.
- Three to five years experience writing, producing and managing content for an online medium with a thorough understanding of writing and editing expressly for the Web.
- Demonstrated proofreading/editing skills.
- Experience writing for publication and a familiarity with web standards.
- Understanding of use of the Web for creating integrated and strategic communications for external constituents.
- Project management experience.
- Previous experience working with a content management system to create and manage Web content.
- Familiarity with standard Web tools and programming languages (html/xhtml, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver).
- Experience in creating, editing and optimizing graphics and images for use on the Web.
- Experience with best practices of information architecture, structuring and organizing content, and usability is preferred.
- A strong understanding of search engine optimization and keyword placement.
Compensation: Better be good!