Archive for May, 2009

Canada

Copywriter – Telecommute
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/mss/wri/1192949356.html

Bilingual Associate Editor – Toronto
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1193742516.html

Bicycle Mag Editor – Vancouver
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1193679291.html

EI Eligible Writer/Research Assistant – PEI
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/dispjb_eng.aspx?OrderNum=4443467&Source=JobPosting

USA

Ages 20-26 Needed for Education Articles
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wrg/1191718868.html

Geek Bloggers Wanted
http://jobs.problogger.net/view/2315

Dictionary/ English Language Writers
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1192564575.html

A few good opportunities today. Good luck to all!

Canada

Writer/Editor – Sick Kids Toronto
Company:  The Hospital for Sick Children
Link: http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10814350
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: As the successful candidate you have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Life Sciences or a health-related field. A graduate degree or second degree in Journalism or Communications (specializing in health, science and medicine) is considered an asset. You have demonstrated skill in plain language writing. You have four years experience in health or medical writing for print and other media. You are familiar with the special requirements of creating content for the web and a basic understanding of web production. You are creative, flexible, enthusiastic and have a willingness to strive for excellence.

Business Writer – Edmonton
Company: PCL
Link:  http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10812866
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: You have a university degree or college diploma in English, Professional Writing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or other related area and have more than three years of professional experience in business writing and editing. You fully understand how to reference and use the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition.

Communications Officer – Toronto
Ontario College of Teachers
Link: http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10815906
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: demonstrated exceptional writing skills
Compensation:  $61,089 – $84,214

Bilingual Speechwriter – Ottawa
Company:  Staffing agency for Government
Link:  http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/dispjb_eng.aspx?OrderNum=4445358&Source=JobPosting
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements:  Bilingual, 5 years or more experience
*Note – Temporary full-time is the standard for most government jobs as an introduction to the department. If they like you, you will be kept on full-time, depending on the situation. The agency should be able to tell you if this is one of those jobs or not. Source – 3 parents working in government ;) .

Legal Editor – 9 Month Contract – Markham
Company: LexisNexis
Link: http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/yrk/wri/1191281706.html
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: Bachelor of Laws degree

Entry-Level Editor – Toronto
Company:  Business Wire
Link: http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1191386146.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements:

  • Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills
  • Excellent communication and client-service skills, professional phone experience a plus
  • Self-motivated teamplayer with proven ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues
  • Strong knowledge of the Internet, MS Office, content management systems, and the ability to learn new software quickly

Copyeditor – Toronto
Company: In The News
Link: http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1191602498.html
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: •Post secondary degree or diploma in journalism/english/publishing or equivalent work experience
•Excellent writing and editing skills
•Superior communication and organizational skills
•A willingness to collaborate with a creative team, as well as work independently
•An ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
•Familiarity with MS Office, and experience in a MAC environment
Compensation:  $25,000-$35,000/ year

Adult Material Copywriter Wanted – Montreal
Company:  Ex Situ Marketing
Link: http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1191094863.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements:  Can take editing adult text & reviews
Compensation:  $13.00/hr plus benefits

Senior Speechwriter – Ottawa
Company:  Canada Border Services Agency
Link: http://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1191179024.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Onsite
Key Requirements: – Bilingual French/English
- Enhanced Reliability security clearance
- Extensive experience in speechwriting

USA

Community Manager for Pet Startup
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/wri/1189924958.html

Experienced and Accredited Resume Writer – $60 US per package
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/wrg/1190601166.html

Diet Blog Seeks Writers
http://longisland.craigslist.org/wri/1190951248.html

Nursing Writer
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/wri/1191678195.html

Deadline day – short format leads.

Also, please keep sending in those comments about Elance, Guru, any other online bid sites you use if you use them.  Good and bad views equally solicited, you may choose to remain anonymous.  Just e-mail through the form on the contact us page.

Canada

Technical Editor Needed – Toronto
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1188976818.html

Financial Writer for Series 7 Book – Toronto
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1189543049.html

Senior Writer – 6 month Contract – Toronto
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1189751295.html

Environmental Writers
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1190451036.html

Marketing Copywriter Vancouver
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1190107755.html

USA

Search Marketing Writer
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wrg/1190098800.html

I’m looking for people to write in with real-life current experiences of online bid sites like Guru, Elance, etc.  If you are afraid of being downgraded on any of the sites by offering a less than glowing opinion, your feedback will be posted anonymously.  I’ve heard a lot of good things lately about these sites but have had a look at them and they don’t seem to have changed much in the last year.  Your thoughts?  Please state if you want your name to be published with your comments.  Just click on “Contact Us” and type away.  You have to be either a writer or a web designer who freelances; please indicate which you are.

Canada

Digital Media Writer – Vancouver
Company:  Not Stated
Link:  http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1187676941.html
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements:
Copywriting experience
Understanding of social media marketing and online marketing
Experience and/or interest in the digital media sector
Knowledge of internet technologies and social media applications
Professional experience with social media tools including, blogs, wikis, social networking sites, social bookmarking and RSS feeds
Personal experience with social media and blog writing

Men’s Magazine Writers Wanted – Vancouver
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1188054924.html

Ghost Writer for Manual – Vancouver
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1188487102.html

Corporate Blogger – Montreal
Company:  Interactive Brands
Link:  http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1187584531.html
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements:  • Wordpress platform and general blog experience
• Familiarity with blog technology and lingo
• Professional writing or publishing experience
• Use of proper grammar, spelling and formats
• Knowledge of feeds and/or email subscriptions
• Basic knowledge surrounding our industry
• Ability to write about technical topics clearly
• Content moderation and commenting functions

Medical Writer – Montreal
Company:  Taimma
Link:  http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/wri/1188368126.html
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements:  • Clinical background
• Graduate degree in a related discipline
• Strong organizational and communication skills; diplomacy
• Experience in medical and/or scientific writing
• Knowledge of AMA style
• Computer skills: Word, Outlook, Internet, Excel, Reference Manager

USA

Party Planning Articles
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/wrg/1186986896.html

Editor/Writer for Short Assignment
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/wrg/1187222810.html

Canada

Creative Writer – Medicine Hat, Alberta
Company:  Weddingstar
Link:  http://jobview.monster.ca/getjob.aspx?JobID=81092812
Onsite/Telecommute:  Onsite
Key Requirements: 

  • A background in Media, Journalism or Creative Writing
  • Excellent editing and proof-reading with good research skills

Technical/Business Writer
Company:  Not Stated
Link:  http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/wri/1184626600.html
Onsite/Telecommute: Not Stated
Key Requirements:
- Must have experience as a Technical Writer / Business Writer
- Must have experience writing for “application development” related projects
- Experience with a data warehouse is a strong asset (co-op or internship in a data warehouse is applicable)
- Should have a technical background (developer, network administrator, etc)
- A university degree is strongly preferred
- Should have 1-2 years of related experience, combined with excellent communication and presentation skills

United States

Writers/Editors
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wri/1183807057.html

HR Articles
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/1185090201.html
Note: This says anywhere, USA but the poster may be using it as a generic term

Editor/Writer for Brief Assignment
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/wrg/1187222810.html