Decanter, the world’s most respected and authoritative wine magazine and website, needs a deputy web editor to help steer it through the next exciting phase of development.

This is a hugely demanding and responsible job. We are looking for a journalist with superb web content production skills. As well as being an excellent writer with a nose for a good story, you will be absolutely web literate, able to code basic HTML, to execute best practice search engine optimisation and to successfully use social media to promote Decanter. You will be able to shoot, edit and publish video and know your way around web publishing packages such as Dreamweaver.

Good spoken French and/or other European languages would be an advantage. Knowledge of wine isn’t essential, but willingness to immerse yourself in the intricacies of the wine world is.

For more information and details of how to apply, visit the Decanter magazine website. (Closing date 31 July 2009)
Decanter magazine: Deputy web editor job vacancy

Classic Boat is a monthly magazine covering beautiful classic yachts and traditionally-designed workboats in all sizes and type, from any era, and made from any material. They consider features on restorations, cruising and technical articles, events, news, opinions and reviews.

Prospective contributors are strongly advised to read a few copies of the magazine to gain an idea of its style and requirements.  Read their guidelines first too.

Length: 500-2,000 words. News items may be 100 words.

Submissions:  Will accept e-mails, but prefers to receive copy on disk, together with a hard copy.

Pay: £75-90 per page (pro rata) for words and pictures, and approx. £100 per 1,000 words for text.

Rights:  First British serial rights, and occasionally will buy second rights, too.

CLASSIC BOAT MAGAZINE, UK
http://www.classicboat.co.uk/cb/home.htm
Address: Focus House, Dingwall Avenue, Croydon CR9 2TA, UK.
Tel:  +44 (0)20 8774 0603   Fax:  +44 (0)20 8774 0943

Contact: Dan Houston, Editor   Email: cb@ipcmedia.com

Murphy-Goode wine company are looking for a wine country correspondent to be based in Sonoma County, California. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. To find out more and apply online visit:
A Really Goode Job

Closing date 17 April 2009. £21-23k pro rata – part-time, 2 days per week. Initial two-year contract.

For more information:
Contact Dionne Marland admin@commonword.org.uk

You can find out more about their requirements and apply online by visiting the jobs page on their website:
http://www.genealogytoday.com/info/jobs/index.html

We are seeking a passionate, creative web designer to join the core blogging team responsible for creating daily content on sitepoint.com.

This job will offer you the ability to work from home with autonomy, and directly influence the front page content on one of the most highly trafficked web development sites on the Internet.

Each blogger is expected to contribute a minimum of 5 posts per week. Posts may include graphics tips, tutorials on creating special effects using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks, as well as opinion and news covering other topics relevant to designers — icons, layout, illustration, HTML/CSS, photography, photo editing, interaction design, information architecture, usability, accessibility, resource lists, demonstrations, news, interviews, and product reviews.

Pay is offered at a very competitive per post rate with generous traffic bonuses.

For more information see:

http://jobs.problogger.net/view/2139

Do you have a digital camera?

Can you write good, grammatical English?

UKattraction.com is a directory of tourist attractions and places of interest throughout the UK. They’re looking for contributions to help them build up the site to the tens of thousands of entries they’re aiming for.

You supply 75-90 words describing the attraction, a photograph (blue sky essential!), keywords and (where appropriate) the address, website and contact details. They pay you £4 for each entry.

More details here:
http://www.ukattraction.com/contribute.htm

America’s premier publisher helping first class and business class frequent flyers get great deals and a better travel experience seeks a freelance professional writer/copywriter to plan and write a multi-issue per week editorial/advertorial e-newsletter going to some 200,000 educated, professional and entrepreneur frequent flyers.

Position is Managing Editor and promises steady, ongoing work and a highly competitive income. We’re looking for a freelancer with a sophisticated style and the kind of personality that loves finding a good deal or a better way to do things and then cluing others in on how to do so. Newsletter content usually derives from web research. Little firsthand reporting is required. Work schedule is flexible.

The publisher, in business 13 years, is located in scenic Monterey, California, however telecommuting is OK. Here are the particulars on the assignment:

Responsibilities:

• Generate and research at least 15-30 article ideas monthly (one for each day of publication), on air travel and related subjects, usually based on web searches, and submit for approval. (Minimal first-hand research required.)
• Write a 500–700 word “tip” article on an approved topic for each edition.
• Write ads and blurbs for company and other products to be sold alongside and through the articles, from established templates. (Ad formats include violators, “OFIEs”, product mini-reviews, paragraph-length product pitches, and product pitches integrated into the articles.)
• Provide email subject lines, keywords, and meta-descriptions for each article.
• Integrate SEO and other Internet search enablers into writing
• Review and approve formatted emails before they are transmitted to readers
• Work with staff to generate and analyze ongoing reader research as to level of acceptance and sales success of each daily email.
• Work with staff on providing ideas and copy for the publication’s website.
• Occasional assignments to write landing pages or other promo material.

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years as a published writer and/or copywriter, dual experience a big plus
• Business travel and/or airline background a major plus
* Writing for a daily publication a plus
* Direct marketing/Internet copywriting experience a big plus
• Understanding of journalistic techniques and best practices
• Strength in writing to a highly formatted content
• Proven ability to hit deadlines and deliver quality work
• Bachelor’s degree; coursework in communications, journalism, or English helpful.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe
* Informal, yet sophisticated style, reaching an educated audience, many of whom are entrepreneurs, professionals, and other $200K+ earners
* Home or other office facility, including computer, fax, etc.

Personal Traits

• Deadline-conscious and results-oriented
* Enjoys finding and reporting good deals and ways “around the system”
• Takes initiative to identify project needs and creatively solve problems
• Solid work ethic and can-do attitude; reliable and punctual
• Performs best without close supervision, but enjoys collaboration
• Flexible temperament
• Wide-ranging curiosity and sense of humor

To apply, email resume and one writing sample (preferably a newsletter-type article or sales letter) to airtravelpublisher@yahoo.com .

They are seeking articles from freelance genealogy writers who work from home. They have extensive advice and guidelines on their website about what they do and don’t want.

For more information see:
Family Chronicle: Writers’ Guidelines

Have a look and see for yourself!
Women on Writing: Freelance writing jobs