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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 →