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Reports to: Los Angeles Bureau Chief

General Description:

The Mainichi Newspapers Los Angeles Bureau seeks a Researcher/Reporter Assistant. The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily Japanese newspaper printed in Japan with about 4 million readers. It is the oldest daily newspaper in Japan founded in 1872. Our corporate information can be found at http://mdn.mainichi.jp/.

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for coordinating with Japanese news correspondents in gathering news and developing articles

• Will be responsible for proofreading as well as summarizing articles and oadcast news

• Will be responsible for researching and gathering news, conducting interviews, developing and maintaining news sources, covering press conferences and other events including taking photos

• Some administrative duties, as needed

We do not basically give opportunities for writing articles

Qualified applicants must:

• Possess a keen interest in and have an understanding of U.S. current events

• Be proficient in all areas of English comprehension

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good instincts

• Be detail oriented and research minded

• Be creative, highly motivated and have journalistic integrity

• Possess an ability to analyze news stories to see what is interesting and newsworthy

• Have an ability to work with deadlines

• Be persistent in achieving goals and objectives

• Be computer and internet savvy, especially Microsoft Office Suite

• Be available to work weekends and/or irregular hours if needed

Desirable:

• Preference is given to Japanese or Spanish speaking applicants and/or those familiar with Japanese culture and media

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Reports to: Los Angeles Bureau Chief

General Description:

The Mainichi Newspapers Los Angeles Bureau seeks a Researcher/Reporter Assistant. The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily Japanese newspaper printed in Japan with about 4 million readers. It is the oldest daily newspaper in Japan founded in 1872. Our corporate information can be found at http://mdn.mainichi.jp/.

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for coordinating with Japanese news correspondents in gathering news and developing articles

• Will be responsible for proofreading as well as summarizing articles and oadcast news

• Will be responsible for researching and gathering news, conducting interviews, developing and maintaining news sources, covering press conferences and other events including taking photos

• Some administrative duties, as needed

We do not basically give opportunities for writing articles

Qualified applicants must:

• Possess a keen interest in and have an understanding of U.S. current events

• Be proficient in all areas of English comprehension

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good instincts

• Be detail oriented and research minded

• Be creative, highly motivated and have journalistic integrity

• Possess an ability to analyze news stories to see what is interesting and newsworthy

• Have an ability to work with deadlines

• Be persistent in achieving goals and objectives

• Be computer and internet savvy, especially Microsoft Office Suite

• Be available to work weekends and/or irregular hours if needed

Desirable:

• Preference is given to Japanese or Spanish speaking applicants and/or those familiar with Japanese culture and media

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Reports to: Los Angeles Bureau Chief

General Description:

The Mainichi Newspapers Los Angeles Bureau seeks a Researcher/Reporter Assistant. The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily Japanese newspaper printed in Japan with about 4 million readers. It is the oldest daily newspaper in Japan founded in 1872. Our corporate information can be found at http://mdn.mainichi.jp/.

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for coordinating with Japanese news correspondents in gathering news and developing articles

• Will be responsible for proofreading as well as summarizing articles and oadcast news

• Will be responsible for researching and gathering news, conducting interviews, developing and maintaining news sources, covering press conferences and other events including taking photos

• Some administrative duties, as needed

We do not basically give opportunities for writing articles

Qualified applicants must:

• Possess a keen interest in and have an understanding of U.S. current events

• Be proficient in all areas of English comprehension

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good instincts

• Be detail oriented and research minded

• Be creative, highly motivated and have journalistic integrity

• Possess an ability to analyze news stories to see what is interesting and newsworthy

• Have an ability to work with deadlines

• Be persistent in achieving goals and objectives

• Be computer and internet savvy, especially Microsoft Office Suite

• Be available to work weekends and/or irregular hours if needed

Desirable:

• Preference is given to Japanese or Spanish speaking applicants and/or those familiar with Japanese culture and media

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We are Angels Flight Magazine, LA’s newest boutique literary magazine. We are looking for short stories and poetry. 7000 word maximum. All submissions will be considered.

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Looking for creative, driven, team play. Must know sports. Must be willing to grind. Unbelievable opportunity and payoff for the the right person, who is willing to pay the price.
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Submit cover letter, resume and writing samples (rants).
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We’re still looking for the right candidate.

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Looking for creative, driven, team play. Must know sports. Must be willing to grind. Unbelievable opportunity and payoff for the the right person, who is willing to pay the price.
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Submit cover letter, resume and writing samples (rants).
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We’re still looking for the right candidate.

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We are a well known publication with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Currently, we are in search of a sewing savvy writer with a strong understanding of faic. Must have a diverse voice to speak to our home sewers and high fashion readers. The writer would research and produce 8 short pieces (200-300 words) every week on sewing, fashion, and quilting topics. Our focus is on a unique editorial voice that speaks to the reader, not necessarily eaking the news. <>
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• One spec article (100-300 words) that demonstrates your fashionable voice and wit. Can be about fashion/sewing/quilting or something related, must appeal to the reader, does not have to be category specific. <>

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This is a freelance position, writer must submit all 8 writings Sunday evening each week. Pay is negotiable. <>
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Freelance translators needed to work off-site on variety of translation materials from Japanese to English and from English to Japanese. Most translation is web content, educational material, sales material, and some technical items. Work is ongoing and should average about 10 hours a week. Need fast turn-around for small jobs. Japanese national preferred since material is for use in Japan. Interested parties can contact mjones@eigomatrix.com with a ief email in English.
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Deadline: Dec. 30, 2008

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An established and internationally published freelance writer is seeking a focused, motivated, and passionate intern. The student should be currently enrolled at a college in the Los Angeles area and be interested in writing for magazines and newspapers or have an interest in pursuing a career in publishing. S/he should be keen to further develop their skills as the intern will come away with invaluable experience in the field of journalism, as well as knowledge of how to run your own business. The intern will assist with research, help promote and market services, draft story pitches, pitch editors, and locate sources; in other words, the intern will have real responsibility.
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Additional responsibilities will include communicating with clients, following-up on payments due, editing stories, and other office tasks that encompass running a business. The intern will be exposed to all facets of a writing business. There will also be opportunity to have a nationally published magazine story to add to your portfolio by internship end.
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This internship will be for 10 to 12 hours per week (Mon, Wed, and Fri) and pays $10.00/hour. In addition to that, the intern will earn a small commission for any income s/he fosters.
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Looking to interview immediately. Internship begins the first week of January and will need to choose an intern before Dec. 23. Potential exists for this to become a permanent position.
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Interested candidates must be technology savvy (especially web-savvy), fluent using a Mac, and a considerably good writer with a high level of attention to detail.
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The office is located in Downtown Burbank.
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Please send a cover letter, along with a resume and two writing samples to apply.

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Editorial internship available with author and professional masthead writer for a variety of top national magazines and newspapers. Seeking mature and focused recent graduate with excellent writing skills as well as passion for working as a freelance writer and journalist, specifically. Candidate will devote part of his or her week to assisting with research, office tasks, contacts, transcription, copy-editing, and other matters that pertain to running a successful freelance writing business. But this is part-mentorship and part-assistantship. I’ll work with you on developing your portfolio, learning how to pitch editors, run your own business, and write in different forms and tones, as well as hone research, editing, revising, interviewing, and reporting skills. Basically a merger of journalism school and the vital skills you can’t learn there. Be familiar with and passionate about at least a few of the following topics: pop culture (from film to music), high culture (books and the arts), travel, technology, food, health, design. Be culturally omnivorous as well as Web-savvy and a passionate reader of various publications for which you would like to write. Please apply with a ief cover letter (detailing your subject and publication interests), resume, and writing samples (preferably published, even from college papers or blogs). Applicants comfortable with writing for publication will be considered first, and please only apply if you have a few hours a week to meet in person as well as very frequent availability via e-mail and phone. Much of the work (your writing as well as our assignments) can be done from home, but it’s important, as with a private music teacher, for us to meet at least once a week. It is, sadly, impossible to apply with a full-time job. So, if you have a low-maintenance form of work or a small cushion during these tough times, you’re ideal. Please also don’t apply if you’re currently interning somewhere else or working extra hard to finish a degree. Previous interns have earned editing jobs as well as articles at national publications. Job to start second week of January in LA; other perks beyond mentorship and introductions to editors include screenings, promo media, and other events.

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I am looking for a proficient writer to do some rewording of my novel based on editor’s notes. Fix gramatical errors and redundant and repetitive use of words and phrases. I will send manuscript with notes for you to make a quote from.
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Approximately 100,000 words

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-Motivated, college/law school student with preferably an experience in writing general interest legal articles/opinion pieces for in-house and general interest publications.
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-Assignments will be provided initially in person and thereafter via email on assignment by assignment basis.
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-Excellent writing skills and some light research required.
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-You will be writing articles on arbitration, mediation, and on alternative resolution of disputes.
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-Content will be used on a Los Angeles Firm’s website.
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-Each submission will be reviewed to make sure minimum accepted standards are met so that they are within the framework of initial instructions focused in guidelines.
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-Content must be original. Copy materials will not be accepted and will result in termination of services.

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I need a ghost writer that lives fairly close to Westchester. I am an Englishman and I would like for my book to reflect the English accent. I think the best way would be for the ghost writer to come around and meet me first. From there I will conduct interviews, and then the recorded tape will be used for writing. I have a book proposal which I will gladly share with anyone who is interested. To find out more about me, take a look at my website: www.domainofopportunity.com. There you will see I have quite a message.

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I need a ghost writer that lives fairly close to Westchester. I am an Englishman and I would like for my book to reflect the English accent. I think the best way would be for the ghost writer to come around and meet me first. From there I will conduct interviews, and then the recorded tape will be used for writing. I have a book proposal which I will gladly share with anyone who is interested. To find out more about me, take a look at my website: www.domainofopportunity.com. There you will see I have quite a message.

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I am hiring 3 bloggers for a new weblog that will be launching on January 1. I am looking for writers who can commit to 20 blogs per month. The audience for this blog will be 12-17 year olds with a strong focus on 13-15 year olds. The blogs will incorporate new teen trends, advice, reviews of teen media, and random information that teens would love.
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The weblog is for Josh Shipp (www.joshshipp.com) a teen motivational speaker. Check out his site or do a youtube search to get a feel for his style.
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We will pay $10 per blog paid monthly via Paypal. Please don’t respond if you cannot write for this genre. If you feel you are capable, email for more information on applying.
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Thanks!

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Grizzard Communications Group, Inc., one of the nation’s leading direct response marketing agencies, seeks a Proofreader for our Glendale, California office. This position is primarily responsible for proofreading and editing manuscripts, layouts and final art proofs, client proposals, sales presentations and other documents for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and style. We offer an attractive compensation package and pleasant work environment.
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Our ideal candidate will have:
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•Extensive knowledge of the English language: proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Strong written and communication skills, including legible handwriting.
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•Experience in direct response environment, a plus
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•Appreciation for the missions of non-profit and social service organizations
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•B/A or B/S in English
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Grizzard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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If you are ready to work for one of the most respected fundraisers, email your resume with salary requirements today!
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With a simple mission to keep energized citizens politically involved, Obamafirst100.com has put together a heavy hitting team that includes big Hollywood and Washington D.C. names. The founders of the site are now seeking INTERNS with journalism, political science, economics, social studies and entertainment backgrounds. Great opportunity to be a part of something special from start. Must be available through the holidays. Only intern candidates should reply to this ad.

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We are looking for well-established reporters / writers with a strong background in the Stock Market and personal finance for consumers.
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Skills: Business and financial writing, with experience in TV scriptwriting and developing story lines
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Write scripts, articles and content for different purposes (shows – not necessarily for oadcast, straight-to-video format or web content)
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Assist Executive Producer with rewrites and input
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EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years as a journalist or writer in a Business Section of a major newspaper or website
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Be on top of financial trends, stay informed on current affairs, the economy and consumer issues
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Solid understanding of the Financial Industry, the Stock Market and consumers
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Ability to write in a way that consumers can easily relate to.
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Demonstrated effectiveness working with Producer/s and on-line Editor/s
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Strong problem solving and independent decision-making; demonstrated
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thoroughness and attention to detail.
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Experience working in a TV & Video environment a plus
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not crucial but bilingual a plus (Spanish)
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* Compensation: Please submit your desired rate and samples of your work
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