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The new Travel Editor over at Thrillist is looking to add more writers to their freelancer network. They’re focused on producing more content, and are looking for smart, funny people to get paid to be both, “smart and funny”. The editor would also like to assure readers that Thrillist pays, “real $$$” for the work produced. Thrillist is into all sorts of stuff–mostly, they’re looking for writers to flaunt their local expertise. Their audience is  a younger, male demographic, but the new editor has ideas in the works about that, too. You may be familiar with Thrillist’s work… Read Article →

TITLE: Editorial Assistant, McKinsey Publishing Open-ended, full-time contract position (35 hrs/wk+) JOB SCOPE: For content published in the printed McKinsey Quarterly and/or on the Insights & Publications section of mckinsey.com, the following activities may apply:   Fact-check and proofread articles, exhibits, multimedia products, videos, and social-media assets Manage critical, time-sensitive process of securing internal approval of all client mentions before publication Secure final author sign-off of all content, working with editors to ensure final revisions are appropriately incorporated Provide support in tracking and communicating the status of articles and accompanying assets, liaising with designers, editors,… Read Article →

The Group Project is dedicated to giving amateur writers an audience and coordinating fabulous performances. Martin’s Corner Bar in Pilsen hosts 7 Stories the last Friday of every month, and it is far from a conventional reading series. During the weeks before the show, our experienced team works with authors to fine tune their stories and prepare them for performance. Throughout the process, we mix in theater, music, and audience participation to heighten the spectacle. We are looking for student interns to help us with future performances. We work communally and are always looking for artists with… Read Article →

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.