Job Opening: Copy Editor for a National Women's Magazine (NJ)

Experienced copy editor needed for national women's magazine. Ideal candidates will be proficient in InDesign and Microsoft Word; possess near-perfect knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation; be familiar with AP style; and have the ability to edit stories seamlessly, flawlessly and sensitively on tight weekly deadlines. Local candidates with extensive copy-editing experience only. Please note, this is an in-house position. Located in NJ, near GWB. Email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to tfrench@bauerpublishing.com

Job Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ USA

Via: mediabistro.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: tfrench@bauerpublishing.com

For submissions: tfrench@bauerpublishing.com

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Content Manager/ Editor Wanted at NFL-Related Website Branded for Women (DC)

This position is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a promising NFL-related website that is branded toward women but also appeals to men. Founded by a former ESPN producer with significant contacts in the sports industry, our site has already garnered awards and interest from major media outlets (ESPN, CNN, SI, Forbes) with only a skeleton staff. With the lockout finally over, we are poised to take it to the next level this year. This is a great entry-level position for anyone with interest in working in sports media.

We are currently offering a part-time PAID position for defined content management tasks, but responsibilities (and compensation) can be easily expanded upon proven performance. Pay will begin at $100/week.

Job Description: Applicants will compete a short training on our content management system and then be expected to refresh standard content each morning, M-F. Standard content includes: (a) top NFL headlines from national and local newspaper websites; (b) "tweets of the day" from players and prominent media members; (c) a daily "linkfest" of off-beat stories or videos from prominent blogs; and, if time allows, (d) editing and posting original content from contributors. The hours will be determined by the time it takes to complete the daily refresh, but the expectation is that, after a learning curve, tasks will take 2-3 hours each morning and be completed by 9am eastern. We are looking for someone to start ASAP.

The ideal candidate will be possess the following traits (listed in order of importance):

1. A deep knowledge of the NFL on a national level, including both the substantive aspects of the game and the important stories garnering media (and blog) coverage

2. Experience and/or aptitude in utilizing a content management system (e.g., back-end of a website) to update content

3. Other technical proficiencies such as Photoshop, HTML coding, and SEO

4. Familiarity with social media and ways to promote the site via the web

5. A creative thinker/writer with ideas for original content

6. An entrepenuerial spirit to be a part of growing an internet start-up

Compensation: $100/week

Telecommuting is ok.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-5ntvu-2513843158@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-5ntvu-2513843158@craigslist.org

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Copy Editor Wanted for Beautylish (preferably from LA/ SF/ NY)

Beautylish, a new and growing online beauty site, seeks a Copy Editor who is expected to be available 3 days a week to work closely with writers. Beautylish is currently producing 40-50 stories a week of about 150-400 words. The Copy Editor should be someone who is meticulous and turns jobs around promptly. They don't care where you're located as long as you have the right fashion and beauty background, though they prefer that you are from LA, SF or NY as they have team members in those cities.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.beautylish.com/

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Job Opening: Editor - Women's Health Magazine for BCDT Associates (Washington, DC)

We are seeking a talented, energetic and innovative Digital Editor to drive the digital strategy and growth for an established health magazine that caters to an expanding multi-cultural female audience. This person will be responsible for all digital extensions, including Web sites, blogs, video, e-mail newsletters, social media and other digital products, and must have an established record building large online audiences.

This person must be a proven team player with the skills to work effectively with multiple editors and guide digital expansion for the brand (s). The successful candidate will be responsible for growing reader engagement, traffic and digital offerings. The Digital Editor will report to the Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

· Works with Editor-in-Chief to repurpose or create content for Web site, blogs, e-mail, videos, newsletter, social media and other digital extensions.

· Plans and schedules regular updates todigital products and the timely delivery of e-mail newsletters. Broadens and engages audience interaction through social media.

· Creates and maintains appropriate SEO keywords.

· Maintains digital editorial calendars.

· Helps develop and test new digital products and services as needed.

· Must be culturally sensitive and have experience working with multi-cultural readers.

· Stays abreast of trends and new technology in the digital world; provide recommendations to make sure the company’s offerings are competitive, engaging and relevant.

· Prepares editorial content for content management systems.

· Makes sure Web content is timely and relevant.

· Helps develop and execute Web strategies for building brand awareness, developing new audiences, creating a database of e-mail addresses and increasing site traffic.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

· Exceptionally strong editing, writing and proofreading skills, including detailed knowledge of style and grammar.

· Strong management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Deep knowledge of technology.

· Ability to create and host interactive content such as webinars and video tutorials.

· Working knowledge of InDesign and QuarkXpress, HTML, XML, CSS, blogging platforms and Web analytics.

· Experience as a health writer and editor desired, but not required.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: BCDTAssociates@gmail.com

For submissions: BCDTAssociates@gmail.com

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Job Opening: Editor-in-Chief for a National Women's Lifestyle Magazine (Canada)

A national magazine is seeking a dynamic, driven individual who's not afraid of a challenge to take over as Editor-in-Chief of our national publication.

What does this mean?

• You will set the tone, vision, and direction of the magazine

In this highly challenging role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing our national print publication including layout, cross checking of facts, spellings, grammar, writing style, design pages, photos etc.
• Managing the online magazine. This will include reviewing for final edits on stories, articles, audio clips and videos submitted by contributors and freelancers
• Revenue growth: conduct long range and short range planning
• Collaborating with contributors and freelancers to assign stories, working closely to refine ideas
• Ensuring a big picture approach to content, coming up with innovative editorial ideas and approaches
• Brainstorming stories and building content through writing and editing, including the development of tools for both editorial and marketing purposes
• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing calendars and schedules to meet the deadlines and ensure proper communication between departments
• Working with the programmer to maintain site, fix technical errors, monitor traffic and analyze numbers to program content accordingly
• Managing and maintaining all social media platforms
• Managing a team of contributors/freelance writers as well as overseeing all staff and editorial interns

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of web content, internet & editorial experience in a journalistic setting
• A high level of magazine and/or digital journalism production competence and experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of and passion for Women's lifestyle content
• Solid background in content management systems
• Proven success running major online/print properties with a focus on women's content
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Location: Toronto

Compensation: TBD

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-ujf2h-2503845071@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-ujf2h-2503845071@craigslist.org

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Children's Book Editor Wanted

An editor of children's books is needed for editing a Christian 3,500-word piece for 5-6 years old children. When responding, please (1) submit your resume and (2) specify the cost of the project. Experience in writing and/or editing children's books is a MUST. You will have to assign the copyright. Payment by Paypal after completion of the project.

Compensation: Negotioble

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-hpxqn-2503283966@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-hpxqn-2503283966@craigslist.org

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Beauty Community Manager Wanted for Taaz.com (beauty/ fashion make-over website) - CA

If beauty and fashion are your true passion, get paid to talk about it. We are looking for enthusiastic women who want to join our beauty community and participate as Community and Activity Coordinators.

You will actively engage other fashionistas on our website, moderate and participate in discussions on topics related to makeup, hair, fashion and more. You will be providing valuable feedback to others who have questions on the topic and are looking for genuine comments.

If you are the Diva we are looking for, you are passionate about beauty and fashion and love talking about it. You must be tech savvy and own your own laptop or computer. You should know how to engage in discussion and moderate groups of women. You should have experience participating in online communities such as Facebook, Yelp and Twitter. You have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and take pride in your work. This job requires the ability to not only meet deadlines but also have a quick return on work. This is a flexible part-time gig. You can set your own schedule and work from the convenience of your home. U.S. residents only.

If you think you have what it takes, please reply with your resumé and cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit with the subject line "Beauty Community Manager".

Taaz is a fun makeover website for women who love beauty and fashion. With a global audience, millions of women have visited and shared makeovers on the website. We work hard and are a fun group to work with.

Location: UTC Area

Compensation: negotiable

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-nufuy-2494778807@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-nufuy-2494778807@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.taaz.com

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Editorial Assistant Wanted for Taaz.com (beauty/ fashion make-over website) - CA

If beauty and fashion are your true passion, this is the job for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Taaz editorial team. Taaz.com is a fun makeover website for women who love beauty and style. With a global audience, millions of women have visited the website and shared makeovers. We work hard and have fun at the same time. Taaz is also partnered with the best names in the cosmetics, media and retail industry.

If you are the person we are looking for, you are passionate about beauty and fashion and have a strong work ethic. You should have experience participating in online communities such as Facebook, Yelp and Twitter. You have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and take pride in your work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proof read and edit submissions from both external and internal sources.
• Use content management system to update and publish content
• Plan and schedule content
• Select and utilize images to enhance article text
• Catalog articles
• Website quality assurance
• Increase community engagement
• Writing original content for site
• Engaging with our fans on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.
• Constantly think of ideas on how to bring value to our audience

Requirements:

• Writing background with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to write in various styles
• Detail oriented and good command for basic rules of English including punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
• Thorough understanding on scheduling and accountability of deadlines
• Basic photo editing skills
• Passion for beauty and fashion
• Strong organizational skills with the ability own projects and carry them through from beginning to end.
• Understanding of online communities
• Effective communicator with the ability to work with multiple team members.
This is a junior level position and a great opportunity to grow your career. Coming up with ideas and helping implement them is a must. This position also requires juggling of multiple tasks. We have an outgoing, fast paced, energized, team-oriented environment.

If you think you have what it takes, please send your resumé and cover letter why you'd be a great fit with the subject line "Editorial Assistant".

This is a part time position, but can grow into full time. Position based in San Diego, CA.

Location: UTC La Jolla

Compensation: negotiable

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-jvaac-2494789636@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-jvaac-2494789636@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.taaz.com

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Acquisitions Editor (Current Events, LGBT Issues, Women's Studies) Wanted for ABC-CLIO Publishing (CA)

We are presently looking for an Acquisitions Editor. The Acquisitions Editor will conceptualize, acquire, and develop new general interest and academic nonfiction books in a broad array of fields related to current events and social issues, including crime, LGBT issues, women's studies, and education. Will contract annually 20-25 volumes in this area.

A creative, energetic professional will manage and advocate for well-established and successful lists, ensuring they make an ongoing and substantial contribution to the success of the print and online publishing programs; follow market trends and opportunities; forge print and electronic strategies; conceive book concepts; contact leading authors; evaluate suitability of proposals for publication; negotiate contracts; maintain good relations with current authors; ensure manuscripts are delivered on time and published according to schedule and budget; interact with the production and marketing departments to ensure appropriate and successful publication; and serve as a key member within the assigned database team.

Editors play a key role in branding our identity in the marketplace: outstanding communication and writing, organizational, and project management skills are required; 1-2 years book-publishing experience is required; database experience is desirable. B.A. in history or related discipline; advanced degree is desirable but not required.

Editors play a key role in forging ABC-CLIO's identity in the marketplace: outstanding communication and writing, organizational, and project management skills are required; previous publishing experience is required; database experience is desirable; advanced degree (or equivalent experience) is desirable.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.abc-clio.com/

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Outsourced Editors Needed for Chick-Lit/ Children's Literature Publisher (CreateSpace - Amazon)

CreateSpace, an online self-publishing company, is currently looking for experienced editors to join their outsourced team. Potential applicants must be detail-oriented self-starters comfortable working independently, while adhering to strict deadlines. The most qualified candidates will have at least five years book-editing experience, will be familiar with current industry standards, and have an emphasis in at least one of the following genres.

Fiction: General, science fiction, historical, fantasy, chick lit., or children's literature

Nonfiction: Business, self-help, cookbooks, social science, spirituality, or religious texts

All applicants must be comfortable with Chicago Manual of Style 15th ed., proficient in Microsoft Word's track changes feature, and comfortable with using the Internet.

Payment is based per assignment, per word count and is processed weekly with the option for direct deposit or check. A short, non-paid sample edit is required during the hiring process and qualifying applicants will need to sign a work for hire contract.

Qualified candidates should reply to this poster.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-uymgu-2491021321@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-uymgu-2491021321@craigslist.org

Website: http://asheville.craigslist.org/wri/2491021321.html

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Job Opening: Online Editor for Pynk Magazine

Pynk, Bleu Magazine’s new sister publication, is unveiling its premiere issue this month. Pynk is for trendsetting women whose love for urban music and culture inspires her choices in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. We’re looking for an online editor to manage daily posts for pynkmag.com. The ideal candidate is a writer or blogger with a journalism background, who updates her own blog or regularly contributes to an editorial site. Must be comfortable covering beauty, fashion, and entertainment for our site on a daily basis.

Candidates must have a highly developed editorial voice with a distinctly feminine perspective. Our content is colorful, diverse, edgy, sexy, and smart — just like our readers. Our tone is conversational, witty, sassy, snarky, smart, and unpredictable. (Think: Missbehave Magazine.) Our audience is multicultural or as we like to call it: Urban 2.0. She’s edgier, more independent, digitally-minded, and stylish. Applicants MUST provide writing samples and links to a blog/site you manage or contribute to.

Email resume and related work samples to pynkmagopps@gmail.com with Pynk Magazine ONLINE EDITOR in the subject line.

Via: ed2010.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: pynkmagopps@gmail.com

For submissions: pynkmagopps@gmail.com

Website: http://www.pynkmag.com/

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Literary Editor Wanted for Romance - Mystery Manuscript

Literary editor /ghost writer wanted to edit a 107,000 word manuscript. Genre: romance-suspense-mystery. Please enclose a resume or short correspondence, salary requirement, and time required to complete an in-depth edit. MFA students welcomed. Private project. Seeking someone who loves writing, reading, critiquing, and ghost writing. Serious inquiries only.

Location: NYC/Brooklyn, NY

Contact Information:

For inquiries: WordproS@yahoo.com

For submissions: WordproS@yahoo.com

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Job Opening: Lifestyle Editor for Leading National Women's Magazine (NY)

Leading women's fitness and lifestyle publication has an opening for a New York City-based editor focused on lifestyle issues. Responsibilities include writing front-of-book news items (topics range from career and home to sex and relationships), editing first-person essays and short features, and staying abreast of the latest trends and research. Excellent writing, editing, and story-packaging skills are required. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is also a must.
5 years of editorial experience required.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

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Writer/ Editor Needed at ConverSextion.com

We at ConverSextion.Com pride ourselves as being the #1 site on the net for users to anonymously post and read love, romance and sex stories. What sets us apart from our competitors is that we do everything in a tasteful manner. We need writers to add fresh content to the site as well as manually proof read the hundreds of daily submissions in order to keep everything on the site clean and tasteful. We are looking for someone with a background in English writing or editing that may or may not have worked for an on-line blog. Experience is not necessary as you will be judged on the quality of your writing abilities.

To Apply

Go to www.ConverSextion.Com and click where it says "Contact Us." In the subject line put "Vermont Blogger" and be sure to let us know why you think you are the best for the position. If possible write a review of an existing story on the site and/or write one or your own so we can get an idea of your writing abilities. Pay will be based upon the quality of your work and the amount of hours you can commit.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: click here

For submissions: click here

Website: http://www.conversextion.com

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Job Opening: Managing Editor - Books and Special Projects Team for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NY)

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia seeks a Managing Editor for the Books and Special Projects team. Under the guidance of the Editorial Director, the Managing Editor will set, oversee and enforce all deadlines related to each stage of the production of books and special issues for the edit, art, and production departments.

Responsibilities

- Set proof and closing schedules
- Manage flow of art and edit and ensure on-time delivery of all materials for press production
- Liaise with the managing and production editorial staffs at book publisher and other outside partners as needed
- Maintain and update lineups and editorial calendar
- Help manage editorial workflow in department. Has final responsibility for grammar and consistency of language
- Manage all proofreading-related activities and ensure edit changes are made as approved
- Maintain style guide
- Direct and manage the research department. Has final responsibility for accuracy of facts
- Hire freelancers as needed
- Serve as line editor/top editor as necessary

Requirements

· Candidates should have at least seven plus years of editorial experience

· Must have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign/InCopy programs are a plus.

· An interest and passion for the Martha Stewart Brand and its editorial content areas is preferred

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.marthastewart.com/

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Job Opening: Web Content Editor/ Producer for ModernMom.com (Sta. Monica)

ModernMom.com is currently looking for a full time web content editor and writer.

Summary

This position entails editing content and managing a network of bloggers and freelance writers as well as using our content management system to publish articles to our ModernMom.com website. In addition, this person will write hot topics and help create an editorial calendar, craft an editorial vision and promote content on our social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

The ideal candidate will possess an excellent command of the written English language as well as have the ability to work independently without being micro-managed. The Content Producer needs to be creative to generate content ideas, produce quality articles relatively quickly, be extremely organized and have the ability to juggle many tasks. Brooke Burke (host of Dancing with the Stars) is our CEO. :)

Responsibilities

• Promote content to social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
• Writing articles, Hot Topics and Mommywoods
• Editing and publishing articles and choosing images
• Organizing and Scheduling content
• Phone interviews with newsworthy women (moms)
• Develop an editorial calendar

Requirements/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience
• Excellent command of the written English language
• Learns quickly and works independently
• Creative -- can develop article/content ideas
• Enjoys working with a start-up mentality - small but growing company
• Ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic

Location: Santa Monica

Compensation: $15-$18 an hour - salaried position

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-mneup-2480253509@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-mneup-2480253509@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.modernmom.com/

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Freelance Calendar Editor Wanted for The Boston Parents Paper

The Boston Parents Paper, an award-winning magazine and website serving more than 150,000 parents and families across Eastern Massachusetts, seeks a freelance calendar editor to join its team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is a creative writer with experience in print and online journalism, a passion for accuracy and attention to deal, and an avid interest in family events and attractions across Massachusetts. This is a work-from-home freelance position with a once- or twice-monthly requirement to meet with the editors in the Boston Parents Paper's Braintree, MA, office.

The freelance calendar editor is considered an integral part of the Boston Parents Paper editorial staff and is responsible for the following:

• Monthly compilation of family events for the Boston Parents Paper's print calendar section and the online calendar of family events at BostonParentsPaper.com. (This involves securing information and photographs, input and posting of events online, and creating print calendar files);

• Weekly contribution to the editor of three to four teasers and online calendar links to upcoming weekend events for the Boston Parents Paper's e-newsletter;

• Daily updating of online calendar of events through approval and activation of public postings of events to BostonParentsPaper.com.

TO APPLY

All interested applicants should send a brief introduction, a resume and a couple of writing samples to the email address above. If we believe you are a strong match for the position, we will contact you.

The freelance Calendar Editor should expect to work 10-15 hours per week for this position.

Location: Eastern Massachusetts

Compensation: Monthly contract payment of $1,000

Telecommuting is ok.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-vy23e-2477849719@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-vy23e-2477849719@craigslist.org

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Fashion Editor Wanted for HER African American Magazine (Detroit)

HER is a bi-monthly publication for African American/Black women of the Detroit area. We are not the typical magazine you see around here.

We are looking for a FASHION EDITOR (we would prefer a Detroit native). MUST have detailed knowledge of FASHION and TRENDS. Must be up to date with EVENTS and SHOWS. Must have great written and verbal skills. Will be responsible for writing articles, conducting interviews, attending events, and assigning tasks to other fashion writers (among other things).

Degree and/or fashion industry work equivalent. Should be able to submit samples of SOMETHING you've done in the name of fashion.

Serious inquiries ONLY.

We are not looking for a designer looking to promote their own business. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about fashion, teaching, and writing.

Location: Metro Detroit

Compensation: based on experience, education, and volume of work.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-z6xvt-2468026970@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-z6xvt-2468026970@craigslist.org

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Freelance Hair Editor Wanted for Beauty Magazine (anywhere)

Beauty Magazine seeks Hair Editor for its publication that specializes in hair trends for minority women. Looking for someone that is familiar with high-end and celebrity hair trends with a writing background. Please send samples of work to the address provided.

Location: Anywhere

Compensation: Payment per issue via Paypal

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gigs-amst5-2435080407@craigslist.org

For submissions: gigs-amst5-2435080407@craigslist.org

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Job Opening: Assistant Online Editor for Poets & Writers, Inc. (New York)

The Assistant Online Editor is an integral part of the team responsible for developing and maintaining Poets & Writers’ website (pw.org). Under the direction of the Editorial Director, pw.org attracts over a million unique visitors per year and is the creative writer’s primary source for information and advice.

As detailed below, specific tasks include maintaining a variety of databases and select web content. In addition, the Assistant Online Editor is often the first point of contact with writers and others seeking assistance, and as such is key to maintaining the high level of service and integrity for which Poets & Writers is known.

The position offers a creative, adroit, and literate person an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of Poets & Writers’ fast-growing online service to creative writers. This full-time position reports to the Editorial Director, and includes excellent benefits and potential for growth.

Responsibilities include:

· Compiling news sources and writing headlines for P&W’s Daily News, an online
aggregate of news items relevant to writers, and promoting it via social media.
· Maintaining, enhancing, developing, and producing select online content, including Top Ten Topics for Writers.
· Administering the Directory of Poets & Writers, and maintaining the integrity of its 9,000+ listings of contemporary authors.
· Maintaining and updating other online resources and directories, including P&W’s
databases of literary magazines, small presses, grants & awards, and MFA programs.
· Communicating with writers, magazines, small presses, and other entities regarding their listings in pw.org’s databases.
· Conducting outreach and research related to the maintenance of databases.
· Supervising interns.
· Answering written, phone, and e-mail queries from writers, providing accurate
information and outstanding, courteous service.
· Serving as back up to the Administrative Coordinator, whose duties include greeting
visitors, receiving packages, checking and forwarding phone messages, among other
administrative tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
· Web savvy; strong experience with maintaining databases.
· Experience with basic HTML, CSS, and Drupal, a plus.
· Highly organized and excellent attention to detail.
· Familiarity with the literary marketplace.
· Independent, self-motivated worker.
· At least one to two years of office experience.
· Passion for contemporary poetry and fiction.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Mary Gannon, Editorial Director, Poets & Writers, 90 Broad St., Suite 2100, New York, NY 10004 or by e-mail to mgannon@pw.org. Attachments should be .doc, .rtf, or .pdf; other file types will not be opened. No calls, please.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: mgannon@pw.org

For submissions: mgannon@pw.org

Website: http://www.pw.org/

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