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Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Freelance Sr. Web Designer, media company, Washington DC.

 Mid-to-senior-level Web designer for editorial and advertising work. Full-time contract position, 40 hours a week. Qualified candidates asked to contact talent@careerprofiles.com or call 202.363.4100

 

MSN Men’s Lifestyle

MSN Lifestyle: Men is looking for journalists who can write engaging, funny and informative articles on a variety of topics that appeal to men. From the single life to relationships with women to fatherhood and steps beyond, our audience wants articles that are entertaining, helpful and have a sharp point of view. Our site also regularly delves into such issues as barbecuing, playing golf, trends in home improvement and men’s fashion—or lack thereof—and outdoor activities, as well as the occasional personal essay . Got a knack for quizzes? We need quiz writers who can be funny and, even more important, illuminating.

Please spend some time looking at our site and then send us a query letter clearly outlining your idea. We want specific pitches or articles. We won’t respond to general offers to cover a topic. Also send us links to your best work. Writers should have published at least three articles in the past year.

Send pitches and clips to: freesub@microsoft.com

Sorry, but we can't reply to all submissions. If we're interested in talking to you further about your idea, we'll contact you.

MSN Boomers

MSN  Lifestyle: Boomers is looking for journalists who can write in an engaging, inclusive and smart voice. From retirement  to book clubs, our audience wants articles that are both entertaining and helpful. Our site also regularly delves into such topics as family, nostalgia, entertaining, dating, what to do in retirement, as well as the occasional personal essay. Got a knack for quizzes? We need quiz writers who can be fun and, even more important, illuminating.

Please spend some time looking at our site and then send us a query letter clearly outlining your idea. We want specific pitches or articles. We won’t respond to general offers to cover a topic. Also send us links to your best work. Writers should have published at least three articles in the past year.

Send pitches and clips to: freesub@microsoft.com

Sorry, but we can't reply to all submissions. If we're interested in talking to you further about your idea, we'll contact you.

The editor said the rate of pay is up to $1 per word for "very clean copy."

 

Published Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:17 AM by KerriFivecoatCampbell

Comments

# re: Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:49 AM by Kay Day
Kerri, You do so much for us independents. I really appreciate the time you put into it. Just wanted to tell you that.--best, Kay

# re: Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:29 AM by Meg
In a "full-time contract position," you're probably an employee without benefits or employer-paid FICA. In other words, the IRS is not likely to approve.

Am I wrong?

Meg

# re: Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:03 AM by Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
Meg-

It depends on if the job is on site or not, and we don't know if it is. If you're interested, check with the publication and then make your decision based on the info they provide (and let us know if you like).

# re: Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 5:00 PM by Dawn Reiss
Way to go Kerri! Keep those jobs coming. Thanks for everything.

# re: Freelance Job Opportunities This Week

Monday, April 02, 2007 10:17 AM by Meg
Kerri: There are other considerations too. I'm not looking at that particular job, but I would be cautious if I were.

Meg
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