Sunday, September 26, 2010

Business Insider Seeks Editor Intern (PAID)

Business Insider is expanding again! We're looking for a few great editorial interns to join our team this fall.

The scoop: We pay our interns. We also have them do meaningful things: research, write, copy-edit, produce features -- even break news. Several of our interns have gone on to full-time writer/editor positions at BI.

The qualifications: A journalism background always helps, as do copy-editing skills and light HTML and Photoshop experience. Knowledge of social media and previous writing experience a plus.

Please send cover letter, resume and clips via email to jliebman@businessinsider.com, attn: Jessica Liebman.

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern to work under the Senior Market Editor.

Candidate must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 full days a week, with no exceptions. This is an unpaid internship and you must be able to receive college credit.

Must be knowledgeable in contemporary RTW brands and have previous experience working with this market. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating trend/story boards and request lists, managing samples in the contemporary market, assisting in requesting looks for photo shoots, managing expenses and handling return requests.

Candidates must be extremely organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position requires long hours so candidates must be dedicated, highly-motivated and invested in their position. A positive attitude is a MUST.

Please send resume and cover letter to Alexandra DeAngelis at adeangelis@hearst.com.

Contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work?

Gabriel Salzman is currently looking for content editors (all subjects, preferably with assessment experience), copy editors, editorial assistants, and data entry specialists.

It is contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work.

If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact Gabriel at gabriel.salzman@corek12.com.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Looking for Publishing Internships?

If you’re still working on your degree, an internship may be the perfect way to experience the inner-workings of the publishing industry.

Some are paid, many offer college credit, and all provide invaluable knowledge that may help you get your foot in the door when it is time to look for a full-time job."

View the list of available internships here: http://www.bookjobs.com/internships.php

Friday, September 24, 2010

Berghahn Books Inc. Seeks Production Assistant

Responsible, intelligent Production Assistant needed by busy scholarly press to handle multiple tasks in a small-firm environment.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, tracking projects, logging in and preparing manuscripts for production, checking proofs, archiving files, assisting with reprints and specialized projects as they come up, among other things.

Familiarity with Mac OS, desktop publishing software, MS Office, and database experience are desirable. Knowledge of grammar essential, self-reliance and a high degree of organization a necessity. Humanities major preferred.

Berghahn Books is an independent, scholarly press with offices in New York and Oxford, specializing in the Humanities and Social Science, with a focus on history, politics, cultural studies, media studies, social anthropology, and migration studies.

Contact: Melissa Spinelli, melissa.spinelli@berghahnbooks.com, with resumé and salary history.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Hearst Magazines Seeks Copyeditor

Tracking Code: 468

Job Description: The Copy Editor copy edits and proof reads for the brand (this includes print, digital material, etc).

Required Skills: Strong copy editing skills.

Required Experience: 2+ years as a copy editor

Job Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Suite101 is looking for Talented Writers!

Talented Writers Wanted

Categories: Media, Writers & Editors

Suite101 is a popular online magazine that offers authoritative articles, intelligent reviews and expert commentary to over 28 million readers each month. With websites in English, German, French and Spanish and over 10,000 professional writers internationally, Suite101 is the premier place for writers to attract millions of readers and publish for pay online.

How does it work? Publish fact-based articles and earn royalties on them forever. You can work from the comfort of your home and get paid monthly via PayPal.

Who works for Suite101 Our international network of writers includes:
- Journalists
- Authors
- Bloggers
- Subject matter experts
- Students
- Hobbyists

Requirements:

Who is our ideal applicant? Were looking for writers with:
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- A high level of self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Experience writing for the web (an asset though not required)
- Familiarity with social networks and online marketing (beneficial though not required)