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The Chicago Writers Conference is devoted to helping writers at any stage of their careers get the information and skills they need to succeed. Every year we host a two-day conference with workshops and talks that range from interacting with agents to marketing self-published work. We also run quarterly workshops on specific aspects of writing life, such as taxes or submissions, and free readings at Open Books. Event Photographer – 2 hrs on World Book Night Action Opportunity favor Chicago, IL, US Chicago Writers Conference is seeking a photographer to photograph our World Book Night… Read Article →

Open Books is in search of an exceptional Marketing Manager to help them spread the word and advance the cause. Are you the one? – Lead / assist with all traditional marketing for Open Books, including: – Paid advertising placement – Grassroots campaign planning and execution – Online outreach – Event calendar listing placement – Direct mail – Collateral development – Other initiatives as agreed upon in conjunction with executive management – Manage all social media for main Open Books accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) and coordinate with staff members handling auxiliary accounts… Read Article →

Online Editorial Assistant InterMedia Outdoors, Inc (Illinois) The Online Editorial Assistant creates, builds, publishes and markets content to our portfolio of websites, social platforms and email lists. This role is the right hand for the online editor and should advise him/her on trends and new opportunities for story promotion, curation and optimization. Responsibilities: Assist Online Editor in fulfilling brand’s online mission and voice. Create and/or upload and manage original content – photo galleries, video and audio. Reformat existing magazine content – copy, photos, graphics, etc., and upload to CMS. Help optimize content for search engine… Read Article →

Thrillist.com Seeking Foodie Freelancers  Thrillist.com is hiring a freelance writer to contribute bar, restaurant, nightlife, and event articles for its Chicago edition. Thrillist provides an opportunity to create exciting content that both local and visiting readers will find entertaining and informative, as well as share with friends on social media. The ideal candidate has an intimate knowledge of the restaurant and bar scene in Chicago, as well as experience as a food, nightlife and/or destination guide writer in digital media. Additionally, candidates with strong photography skills are preferred. An understanding of SEO and social media… Read Article →

The Sun, a nonprofit, ad-free magazine in its forty-first year of publication, needs a full-time Associate Publisher to direct business operations, finance, and personnel. This position is in our editorial office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The job requires a head for business, a heart for all that The Sun represents, and experience as a compassionate, skillful manager. They offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an appealing work environment. Click here for details.

Join our platform! Cardinal Scholars is an in-home and online tutoring company that matches exceptional tutors affiliated with top universities with elementary, middle, and high school students in need of additional academic support. We now offer our services to the Chicago area and seek tutoring candidates who meet the following hiring criteria: Are fantastic teachers and have experience teaching others Are academically curious and intelligent Love working with kids and are comfortable working in a home environment Are responsible, creative and motivated Attend or have graduated from Depaul There are many benefits to joining the… Read Article →

Rush University Medical Center presents an opportunity for an Assistant Director of Development Communications. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development Communications, the Assistant Director supports the fundraising initiatives of Rush’s Office of Philanthropy by providing editorial services. This includes conducting interviews, writing, copy editing, and proofreading. The Assistant Director works on multiple projects, including donor newsletters, alumni publications, donor and alumni websites, internal and external email communications, fundraising collateral, and news and features articles for annual reports. Further Position Highlights: Work with the Associate Director to assist with specific communication needs, generate story… Read Article →

Chicago Nonprofit Seeks Creative Writing Teachers Writers and/or teachers: Do you love kids? Are you excited by the idea of helping children learn to write short stories and plays with beginnings, middles, and (drum roll) endings? Writopia Lab, an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit that runs the country’s best creative writing workshops for kids ages 6 to 18, is looking for instructors and assistant instructors for our Chicago workshops. In the short term, we’re looking for instructors and assistants to help with some in-school workshops in February, one in Lincoln Park, the other in Wilmette. But we’re… Read Article →