PRODUCTION ARTIST SAVE THIS JOB
Casabella, a design driven, nationally recognized manufacturer of quality housewares products, is recruiting for a Production Artist to join the Art Department:

Originate & develop design ideas of housewares product packaging from concept to prototype and production: Consult with Marketing, Production, & Sales to establish design concepts. Integrate findings, concepts & sketch designs. Present designs to management and discuss modifications. Coordinate prep of working drawings.

Compensation is $11.00/hour.



Specific Skills
Minimum 2 years experience. Knowledge of: Illustrator; PhotoShop; Quark; InDesign. Consumer packaging and retail experience a plus.

PRODUCTION ARTIST SAVE THIS JOB
Casabella, a design driven, nationally recognized manufacturer of quality housewares products, is recruiting for a Production Artist to join the Art Department:

Originate & develop design ideas of housewares product packaging from concept to prototype and production: Consult with Marketing, Production, & Sales to establish design concepts. Integrate findings, concepts & sketch designs. Present designs to management and discuss modifications. Coordinate prep of working drawings.

Compensation is $11.00/hour

FREELANCE BUSINESS WRITER
«old link», a growing newsletter-publishing company, seeks an experienced freelance business journalist to write newspaper-style articles for high-quality corporate newsletters. You will need to interview article sources over the phone during normal business hours, write stories for customer or employee newsletters, and e-mail us the completed articles.

These would be part-time, freelance assignments, with a typical assignment requiring the writing of 2-8 articles (approx. 350 words each), each with one or two interviewees, to be completed in one week. Assignments would come in sporadically ... you may have none for a month, and then many assignments the following month.

You must be an excellent business writer and be able to express complex, technical -- and sometimes mundane -- business concepts in an easy-to-understand, entertaining way.

Freelancer must be readily available on short notice to complete these assignments. For that reason, please do not apply if you’re unavailable to take assignments more than 3 weeks out of a typical year. Because the freelancer must be available to discuss assignments, conduct phone interviews and work on last-minute revisions during regular business hours, only full-time freelance writers will be considered (no moonlighting freelancers, please).

A journalism or English degree is preferred, and you must have at least three years of experience writing business-related articles for newspapers or magazines.

You must have dozens of business-related article writing samples that you can share with us, if requested, and you must have several satisfied freelance clients who we can talk to for references. Also, only those who live in the U.S. or Canada will be considered.

Please apply only if you meet ALL of the above requirements. Also, be sure to include your minimum per-word pay requirement. Only those who list a minimum per-word pay rate will be considered ... please do not list it as ‛open“ or ‛negotiable.“

FREELANCE WRITER
We have an immediate opening for a candidate with the following qualifications:

•Proven crafter of voice – you understand how to make a brand stand put in a sea of noise and sell with panaché
•Creative services and print production experience on consumer catalogs, ecommerce and marketing materials
•Create persuasive selling copy for all selling material including: Catalog, Print advertising, Social Marketing and ecommerce
•Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
•Enjoys collaboration and teamwork; interacts well with all levels of internal and external contacts
•Detail oriented
•Ability to work flexible hours

About Us:

PC/NAMETAG is the world’s largest distributor of meeting and registration supplies. Founded in 1985 by Nick Topitzes, we focus on saving time and improving productivity for our clients. Our company’s commitment to planners is a direct result of our own experiences for more than 30 years as meeting planners and trade show organizers. That firsthand planning experience gives pc/nametag a personal understanding of planners and the issues they face.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send resume, cover letter and desired hourly rate to John Odorzynski at jodorzynski@pcnametag.com. Any questions, contact John at 608-845-1870 x159. We are hoping to fill this position by Friday, September 3rd.



•Location: Verona, WI
•Compensation: Based on experience
•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.

CONTENT WRITER WITH FITNESS BACKGROUND
We are looking for a candidate to write content for an online company selling nutritional supplements.

This candidate should be able to:

Have a working knowledge of fitness and supplement practices
Be able to produce high quality content
Maintain social network sites
Creativity is a MUST

This job will require the candidate to create content for new products and post blogs/twitter/facebook
updates to help increase product awareness and boost page rankings.

This candidate will need to have a broad knowledge of general fitness, popular supplements and their ingredients
while being able to transfer this understanding into quality online content.

We are looking to hire someone to work 20-40 hrs per week.

EXPERIENCED TECH WRITER/EDITOR NEEDED
DeviceMAG is working on expanding their publishing team and are looking for experienced tech writers or editors who are just as passionate when it comes to all things tech.
The perfect candidate needs to be traffic oriented. A very good grasp of English, Wordpress knowledge (i.e. formatting articles with images), and the ability to source their own up to the minute news, are a must.
Imagine having your work seen by almost half a million people every month (growing rapidly) - and getting paid for it. We’d like to offer that to you, by applying to write for DeviceMAG.
Benefits of joining our team
- Freedom to write about virtually anything you like in the tech field, when you want and wherever you are in the world
- Get paid for the traffic you generate

- Detailed feedback and help to generate more traffic with your articles.

If all the above are of interest to you, send us a message with what you think you can bring to the site and why you'd be a good choice for us. Please remember we'd like to see samples of your previous work and some background concerning your experience.
Note: payments can only be made via Paypal
To apply send email to jobs@devicemag.com with "Problogger posting" as subject.

FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED
FrontPage Magazine, a daily online conservative publication, is seeking freelance writers for a unique journalistic opportunity. Contributors should be able to produce cogently written feature stories, reported articles, and well-researched analytical and opinion pieces in a timely fashion. They should also share the magazine’s editorial vision of limited government, academic freedom, military strength and a robust engagement in the war on terror. A familiarity with FrontPage and its political coverage is a plus. Honoraria are paid for all published articles and our writers have gone on to work for some of the leading journals of conservative opinion. Those interested should send two examples of past work and a brief description of an article you would like to write to editor Nichole Hungerford at nicholehungerford@gmail.com.

SEEKING TALENTED HEALTH WRITERS
We are seeking talented content writers with a passion for health, fitness, green products, or sports for a new digital publication. Content writers are needed to generate creative, well written articles to be published quarterly in our digital magazine. The ideal candidate may even be a health or sports professional who wishes to be a regular contributor to our publication. This would also be an excellent opportunity for interns or writers wishing to build their resume and gain experience in digital journalism.

FREELANCE WRITER (MINNEAPOLIS)
The A.V. Club, the arts & entertainment section of The Onion, is looking for enthusiastic freelance writers to contribute to the Twin Cities edition. We need writers who can match The A.V. Club’s voice (intelligent, knowledgeable, funny), meet deadlines, and provide clean, consistent copy. Passion for at least one of the following is key: film, theater, food, music, comedy, sports, or city life. Writers must be able to come up with creative ideas for covering what’s happening in the Twin Cities. (Note: ‛I like this band and want to write about them“ is not an idea.)

The Onion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send pitches and writing samples (NO COMEDY PLEASE) to lthomas@theonion.com, or:

The Onion Inc.
Attn: Lindsey Thomas
City Editor
The Onion A.V. Club
612-333-0444 fax

PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR OFFICE VISITS.


•Location: Minneapolis
•Compensation: Project Based
•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.

FREELANCE STUDIO ARTIST
Works with the Creative Support Supervisor and assigned Designers or Directors to create approved design work and complete internal production requirements, by paste-up or computer software.

Responsibilities
•Scans low-res images for comping.
•Builds digital mechanicals for print production.
•Takes comp digital files from art directors and converts them into print production-ready files.
•Plans and manages all digital files during all phases of production and archiving.
•Prints, trims and mounts comps for presentation.
•Maintains regular and punctual attendance at all job functions.

Qualifications

•Basic working knowledge of print advertising.
•Strong computer layout skills.
•Skill in traditional paste-up production activities.
•Strong working knowledge of layout/illustration/pre-press software, including Quark, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Freehand and plug-ins and powertools (example: Kai).
•Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with Toth personnel.
•Required: Comprehensive experience in applicable software; experience in building digital mechanicals for print advertising and collaterals.
•Preferred: Creative design experience on fashions accounts.

Please send resumes to humanresources@toth.com with Studio Artist in the subject line.

FREELANCE STUDIO ARTIST
There's a sign at Toth Brand Imaging that sums up our work, our mission, and our office lifestyle in two simple words: Be Yourself. For over 20 years Toth has helped some of America's most popular brands do just that, from Coach to Tommy Hilfiger to Indian Motorcycle, and for over 20 years our staff has employed that same philosophy. Be yourself. We are an eclectic crew of 40 people working in Cambridge, MA. Many of us have been here since the doors first opened. We work hard; we play hard. Every day is different.

Job Title: Studio Artist

Department: Creative Services

Reports To: Studio Manager


Summary

Works with the Creative Support Supervisor and assigned Designers or Directors to create approved design work and complete internal production requirements, by paste-up or computer software.


Responsibilities

•Scans low-res images for comping.
•Builds digital mechanicals for print production.
•Takes comp digital files from art directors and converts them into print production-ready files.
•Plans and manages all digital files during all phases of production and archiving.
•Prints, trims and mounts comps for presentation.
•Maintains regular and punctual attendance at all job functions.

Qualifications

•Basic working knowledge of print advertising.
•Strong computer layout skills.
•Skill in traditional paste-up production activities.
•Strong working knowledge of layout/illustration/pre-press software, including Quark, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; proficiency in Freehand and plug-ins and powertools (example: Kai).
•Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with Toth personnel.
•Required: Comprehensive experience in applicable software; experience in building digital mechanicals for print advertising and collaterals.
•Preferred: Creative design experience on fashions accounts

TALENTED WRITERS NEEDED FOR TOP ENVIRONMENTAL WEBSIT
Imagine having your work seen by up to ten million people every month, writing for one of the internet’s most trafficked environmental websites - and getting paid for it. We’d like to offer that to you, by applying to write for Environmental Graffiti.

We’re obsessed with the weird and wonderful, from freaky nature to mythical creatures, incredible green technologies to environmental art. Whether it is ecology, art, design or offbeat news that floats your boat, we are looking for people who are able to write a number of articles on various topics, on a regular basis. There are over 60 topics to choose from!

What’s more… we’ll teach you all the tricks to generating traffic and exposure for your work and you can do it all from home.

Benefits:
- Freedom to write about virtually anything you like, when you want and wherever you are in the world
- Lifetime royalties with added incentives
- Exposure to 10m monthly readers
- Detailed feedback from editors to help you increase your writing
Please put "Problogger posting" as subject when sending email

FREELANCE WRITER
Ultimate Athlete Magazine is looking for freelance writers to write stories about high school athletes, coaches, and teams in the Southern New Jersey area for our new Southern New Jersey magazine.

Candidates must have the ability to produce strong written content; tell a good, compelling story; communicate well with sources and editors; and accurately obtain information.

Stories will consist of profiles, features, and covering games among other stories.

Previous experience is preferred but college students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have reliable transportation and the ability to meet deadline.

Ultimate Athlete Magazine believes in the potential of our youth, encouraging and empowering them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and clips to editordan@ultimateathletemagazine.com. Web links to portfolios tailored to this position will be accepted.


•Location: Southern New Jersey
•Compensation: Will be discussed with candidates.
•This is a part-time 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.

REPORTER/EDITOR – FIERCEHEALTHFINANCE
FierceMarkets, a growing online media company based in Washington, D.C., seeks a freelance journalist with specific experience writing about hospital finance issues.

As chief editor/reporter of FierceHealthFinance, you'll own this publication by filing a minimum of one editorial and five 300-word stories weekly. You'll also attend critical industry trade shows and harness social media to connect with and grow your audience.

Because we're entirely online, we're seeking a reporter who is web-savvy; understands the ins-and-outs of SEO and web-based audience development; has blogging experience; has used social media to build their audience and who has product development experience. It's a tall order, but we know you're out there.

Here's an idea of what this dynamic position requires:

• Report and write weekly issues of FierceHealthFinance, including one op-ed Editors Corner every week

• Develop and execute at least two webinars throughout the year

• Cover 1 – 2 industry trade shows each year

Qualifications:

• Specific, proven experience writing a B2B publication aimed at the payer audience and a clear understanding of who they are;

• Proven ability to write op-ed columns within this vertical;

• Documented ability to distill complex financial and regulatory information into plain-English;

• Web 2.0 journalism savvy and experience;

• Solid professional references.

FREELANCE SR. INFORMATION ARCHITECTS
We're a Digital Advertising Agency near downtown San Francisco and we are looking for a freelance web design team to redesign a corporate website. Entertainment experience would be a huge plus. This will be a CMS driven website with heavy social media integration and Video and Flash/JS driven rich interfaces.

Sr. Information Architect- The candidate must be well-versed in all aspects of user-centered design, including developing user personas, authoring and iterating UI wireframes and workflows, running usability tests, and helping integrate all visual designs into a final, seamless user experience. Experience with designing social networks, and with CMS is a plus.

Interactive art director- The art director is responsible for creating and/or refining creative concepts for assigned projects. Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash is required as are typography, motion graphics, and usability skills. Must also have advertising and agency experience.

Sr. Tech Consultant- The Tech Consultant is instrumental in the design, implementation
and deployment of web, mobile, and social applications using the latest established
technologies. .NET, LAMP, Java (J2EE), iPhone SDK, Android SDK, Flash/Actionscript or
similar technology experience required. Experience implementing front-end technologies (eg
HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery) seamlessly across all major browsers (including mobile)

WEBSITE REQUIRES NEWS-ORIENTED WRITER
The Congregational Resource Guide, a ten-year-old online project funded by the Lilly Endowment and hosted by the Alban Institute, is launching a newly conceived and designed site this fall. The site currently serves a wide range of religious traditions, from evangelical to mainline Protestant and from Catholic to Jewish.

The new site will deliver resource information to congregational leaders and laity through custom-written packages built around themes and issues of immediate interest to readers--topics include, but are not limited to: leadership, church management, self-care, continuing education, technology, social media, marketing, and pastoral transition.

Though packages must be written to tightly defined word counts, there is considerable room for writers to be innovative in their approach to each.

Writers should have demonstrated ability to write creatively and quickly under tight deadlines. Experience with congregations, as well as experience writing about faith communities, desired.

HEALTH BLOGGER
Vast Interactive is a company at the forefront of social media, owning several websites that offer a very interactive user experience and expert advice. To help us continue to grow our content, we’re looking for two expert health bloggers that can help us better serve our users by creating interesting, helpful and substantial blog posts related to fitness, nutrition and overall healthy living.

Bloggers will be considered health experts, so we would prefer people that are health professionals and enjoy writing about the industry. They must be able to contribute two blog posts per week, for a minimum of six months. As writers will be considered experts, they must be able to come up with unique, interesting article topics, and provide posts that are knowledgeable about the subject, as well as include any images that may be related to the category for use with the article. Writers must also be willing to provide a headshot for use on the website.

Bloggers will be compensated $200 per month through PayPal.

FREELANCE JOURNALISM OPPORTUNITY

«old link», a quickly expanding online source for local community news and features is seeking freelance writers, photographers and videographers to be part of Bridgewater Patch, the newest site that is expected to launch at the end of July. Patch, owned under the AOL umbrella, already has websites in more than 15 towns in New Jersey, and is now expanding its wings to cover the local scene in Bridgewater, in the heart of Somerset County.

Patch has already previously ventured into the county with its Basking Ridge Patch, which can be viewed at «old link».

Bridgewater Patch is looking for freelancers interested in getting involved in the community to cover local government, sports, entertainment, schools and to just get immersed in the town itself. The site is slated to become a one-stop source for everything happening in the community, and we want you to be there to help us find the news and report it!

Please send a cover letter, resume and three clips to Local Editor Audrey Levine at audreyl@patch.com. For more information about Patch, visit the website at «old link».


•Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
•Compensation: $50+ per article, depending on length and topic
•This is a part-time job.
•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.

LEAD EDITOR/REPORTER - FIERCEHEALTHPAYER
An exciting opportunity is available to join the B2B healthcare reporting team at FierceMarkets.

We’re seeking a remote, contract journalist with specific experience writing for the healthcare payer market. The right person will take the reins of our weekly payer-focused online publication, FierceHealthPayer, and turn it into THE go-to news source for health plan executives. [Note: This is a part-time, contract-based position.]

As chief editor/reporter, you'll own this publication by establishing the editorial calendar; designing and executing special reports; attending critical industry trade shows; harnessing social media to connect with and grow your audience; and setting the tone to ensure that your coverage delivers only the most critical, need-to-know news and information to busy health plan executives.

Because we're entirely online, we're seeking a reporter who is web-savvy; understands the ins-and-outs of SEO and web-based audience development; has experience as a blogger; has used social media to build their audience and who has product development experience. It's a tall order, but we know you're out there.

Here's an idea of what this dynamic position requires: • Report and write weekly issues of FierceHealthPayer, including one op-ed Editors Corner every week • Plan and execute special reports and features • Develop and execute at least two webinars throughout the year • Develop proposals for eBooks and other custom editorial projects in partnership with the Senior Editor and Publisher • Cover 1 – 2 industry trade shows each year, as well as any shows held locally in your area • Occasionally moderate speaker panels and recruit speakers for live events.

Qualifications: • Specific, proven experience writing a B2B publication aimed at the payer audience and a clear understanding of who they are; • Proven ability to write op-ed columns within this vertical; • Documented ability to distill complex financial and regulatory information into plain-English; • Web 2.0 journalism savvy and experience; • Solid professional references.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCED INFORMATION ARCHITECT
You:

•Are a creative thinker who is looking for something new.
•Have extensive agency experience working with large and complex client organizations.
•Have a portfolio of successful interactive engagements.
•Want to be involved in your projects from start to finish.
•Absolute detail freak!
•Have learned to control your fits of Visio-rage!
•Believe in the power of usability testing but find gurus tiresome.
•Like to challenge your clients (just not with your fists).
•Probably cannot pronounce our company name.
Us:

•Successful interactive firm.
•Big enough but small enough.
•Great relationships with high profile clients.
•Work hard (but no weekends).
•Have an opportunity for a creative professional who wants to make a difference.
** This is an Information Architect / Interaction Designer Position and NOT a Graphic Designer Position. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing information architecture for web, product, and all online interactions.**

Applications without wireframe samples will not be reviewed.

No phone calls or faxes, please.

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries please.

Magnani Caruso Dutton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.