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CURRENT JOBS 5/11/02
If you recently submitted a job listing or a call for submissions with me, please resubmit. I lost all of my email a few weeks back due to a error. Thanks-- Kat
Soap Opera Writers Wanted ASAP
Must have a good grasp of what it's like to be single today. Need ongoing
story lines for new daily ezine.
Seven characters open:
1 Female 18-22 yrs. old
1 Female 22-25 yrs. old
1 Male 22-30 yrs. old
1 Female 25-30 yrs. old
1 Female 30-40 yrs. old
1 Male 30-40 yrs. old
1 Female 40-50 yrs. old
One story per week needed that details the life of your character as they date,
work, live etc. All story lines must revolve around the experiences singles
would have while looking for or experiencing heterosexual relationships. "R"
rated material encouraged -- absolutely NO X-rated stuff. Weely story should
be approximately 400-500 words. Pays 3.5¢/word. We buy the right to publish
each story once. Then you retain all subsequent rights. This would be a great
way to work on a novel!
Reply to tjccreations@yahoo.com with questions or interest.
Copywrite, Ink. announced it is now accepting submissions for Winter
2002
edition of GroundZero Literary Project. The GroundZero Literary Project
features a quarterly poetry and short story writing competition for $500.00
in cash prizes. Winning submissions are considered for inclusion in a
hardbound collection that will be published after 100 winning submissions are
selected for inclusion. Writers included in the hardbound edition will
receive royalties. The deadline for Winter 2002 submissions is November 15.
The Fall 2001 winners are online at www.copywriteink.com/groundzero.html.
Submission guidelines, entry forms, and project name explanation (which is
unrelated to GroundZero in New York) are also posted at the site. The modest
entry fees are used to pay for cash prizes and to offset the cost of
publishing. Last quarter was an exception, when all entry fees were donated
to the American Red Cross.
Funds for Writers (email list group)
fundsforwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Work for Writers (email list group)
workforwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Blithe House Quarterly
http://www.blithe.com/
HIGH TECHNOLOGY CAREERS MAGAZINE
http://www.hightechcareers.com
Amateurs and professionals are invited to submit selections of their work. Contact Terry
Fisher tfisher@globalhealth.org
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Prize - Freedom of the Press
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-2200.html
Annual prize of US$ 25,000 to honor a person, organisation or institution that
has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press
freedom anywhere in the world, especially if some risk was involved. Contact
s.coudray@unesco.org
Global 500 Award - Youth Journalism on the Environment
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-2599.html
News reports written by young people sought by the Environment News Service.Articles must
be
in by the first of each month. Contact ENS/Horizon Youth Environmental News Desk
news@ens-news.com
THE GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN
1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, California 94109
U.S.A.
Telephone: 1 (415) 202-7640
Fax: 1 (415) 202-8604
E-mail: grants@globalfundforwomen.org
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The Gates Award for Global Health
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-2596.html
1st Annual Media for Development Celebration & Awards Event
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-2972.html
Recognising humanitarian media, celebrating and supporting the awareness and
contributions of filmmakers, TV and radio producers, journalists, internet
publishers and designers and traditional publishers working across the
Humanitarian sector. Contact Robert Winter MediaforDevelopment@excite.co.uk
International Youth In Action Award - Youth
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-1492.html
Open to young people (under 25) who have started a project anywhere in the world
that has positively impacted their community. Cash prize of $1,000 has been
offered for the award by UNESCO's InfoYOUTH Network and Prodigy Internet, which
aim to provide greater recognition for young people's positive contributions.
Contact info@takingitglobal.org
International Women's Media Foundation's Courage in Journalism Award -
Journalism http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-1489.html
Award honors women journalists with a US$ 2,000 cash prize for demonstrating
extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their craft under difficult or
dangerous circumstances - physical danger, official secrecy or oppression,
political pressure, or any other professionally intimidating obstacles. Contact
Amy Johnson ajohnson@iwmf.org
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THE INDEPENDENT PRESS ASSOCIATION
http://www.indypress.org
Independent Press Association
(415) 643-4401 x107
diversity@indypress.org
http://www.indypress.org/programs/gwwfellow.html
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Starr Fellowships for Mid-Career Journalists - Journalism
http://www.comminit.com/Fellowships/sld-3121.html
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REPORTER
Recruiting, Bigfoot Media, Inc
2076 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
fax 510-841-5695
newshr@smdailyjournal.com
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Mid-career journalists, and other professional, from developing countries in
Eastern Europe, Russia, the former Soviet Republics, South Asia, Latin America
and Africa can apply for 3 fellowships, awarded by George Washington
University's Elliott School of International Affairs, to pursue the Master of
International Policy and Practice. Supported by a grant from the Starr
Foundation, the fellowships cover tuition, fees, and a living stipend for total
value of approximately US$ 35,000. Contact Office of Graduate Admissions, George
Washington University mipp@gwu.edu
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WALLACE STEGNER FELLOWSHIPS
Creative Writing Program, Department of English
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-2087
(650) 725-1208
Application: (650) 723-2637
Director: Tobias Wolff
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/english/cw/
~NEW LETTERS LITERARY AWARDS
UMKC, University House, 5101 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
http://iml.umkc.edu/newletters/awards00.htm
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Scotland on Sunday
Ms Margot Wilson, Editor
Scotsman Publications
108 Holyrood Road
Edinburgh, EH8 8AS
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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award - Rights
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-3138.html
Annual prize of US$ 30,000 awarded to individuals who, at great personal risk,
stand up to oppression in the nonviolent pursuit of respect for human rights.
Contact Margaret Huang hrcenter@rfkmemorial.org
ODYSSEY: ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
Cobblestone Publishing
http://odysseymagazine.com
Elizabeth Mindstrom - Editor
Science magazine for ages 10-16. Need fiction and nonfiction.
Fiction up to 1000 words - 20-25 cents/word. Nonfiction
720-950 words at 20-25 cents/word. Poetry accepted up to
1000 words - 20-25 cents/word. Please query first. Each issue
has a theme, so check website. Prefer electronic submission.
Annual Global Health Photography Contest - Health
http://www.comminit.com/awards/sld-2597.html
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE
Timothy Clark, Editor and Publisher
1501 M Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-739-8511
E-mail: govexec@govexec.com
http://www.govexec.com
http://www.govexec.com/fyi/guidelines.htm
We prefer to receive queries about possible assignments in the
form of a one- or two-page letter that lays out the subject you
want to write about, the angle you will take and the sources you
will interview. The letter should also detail any relevant
experience you have. If you do send us a completed manuscript,
be warned that deadline pressure often prevents us from
considering or returning unsolicited manuscripts in a timely
manner. We do not object if you submit a piece to other
publications simultaneously. We do not return unsolicited
manuscripts.
STORY SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Storie should submitted via e-mail or on floppy disk. Along with
your manuscript, please include:
Art memo. Your written list of ideas for graphics may include
portraits of your major sources, other photographs, cartoons and
illustrations. We especially like to run charts, tables and
graphs, so keep any eye out for information relevant to your
story that could be presented that way. Please provide us with
the contacts we need to arrange to shoot or obtain photographs.
Author bio. At the end of the story, include a one to two
sentence description of your professional background.
The first time you write for us, you must sign a
contract stating that you will pay income taxes on your fees. If
you have never signed such a contract, please request one when
you submit your story.
Payment is $500 and up.
SUE DANIEL ELKIND POETRY CONTEST
Kalliope
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
3939 Roosevelt Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32205
Telephone: 904 - 381 - 3511
http://www.fccj.org/kalliope/k-contst.htm
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SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY
SSU HR Office
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
Radio-television instructor in Dept. Of Speech
Communications to teach Basic Television Practice, Radio
Production and Performance, Broadcast Newswriting, Mass
Media and Society, Electronic News Gathering, Broadcast
Law and Regulation, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
Supervise the campus radio and television stations. M.A.
in related field required. Should have the academic or
professional training needed to maintain the courses and
activities. Resume/vitae, official transcripts, and the
names, phone numbers and addresses of 3 references.
Fresno Bee
News Designer
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Newspaper posting
Kris Eldred, News Editor, The
Fresno
Bee, 1626 E St., Fresno, CA 93786-0001. If you have questions, please
feel
free to call Kris Tuesdays through Saturdays at (559) 441-6463 or e-
mail her
at keldred@fresnobee.com. Salary will be based on experience. EOE.
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Fresno Bee
Sports Reporter, Sports Copy Editor
The Fresno Bee, Central California's leading newspaper, has an
immediate
opening on its award-winning Sports staff for a reporter to cover high
school sports and motorsports. Will work closely with the high school
editor
to cover the prep scene by writing features and games stories and
compiling
statistics. Will also cover 4-5 major racing events annually in
California.
Must have at least two years daily newspaper experience. Send resume
cover
letter and 3-5 samples of your best writing to Bill McEwen, Sports
Editor,
bmcewen@fresnobee.com or The Fresno Bee, 1626 E Street, Fresno, CA
93786 EOE
Sports Copy Editor
The Fresno Bee, Central California's leading newspaper, has an
immediate
opening for a copy editor to join our sports team. We need a
wordsmith who
can help us be the clear concise information and entertainment leader
in our
circulation area. Will design and layout of all sports pages. The
successful
applicant should have at least two years daily metro experience.
Bilingual
skills (Spanish/English) a plus. Send your resume and cover letter
to Bill
McEwen, Sports Editor, bmcewen@fresnobee.com or The Fresno Bee, 1626
E
Street, Fresno, CA 93786 EOE
GreatSchools.net
Executive Editor
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Executive Editor, GreatSchools.net
The executive editor is responsible for developing and maintaining the
GreatSchools.net Web site and other products.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of key education policies and trends
and how these trends may impact parents and children
* Experience writing about education issues for multiple
audiences, especially parents
* Ability to explain complex ideas in simple, parent friendly
language
* Strong knowledge of how Web sites work; experience
developing content, features and tools for an online media property
is a
major plus
* At least 3 years of managing teams and individuals, leading
projects, and hiring staff
* Excellent writing and editing skills, including copy editing
* Team leadership and development skills, including ability to
recruit, motivate and retain staff.
Personal Characteristics
* Demonstrated commitment to supporting and improving public
schools and passion about helping parents understand education
* Leadership skills
* Highly organized, responsible and attentive to timelines and
details
* Independent self-starter and productive team member
* Flexible and able to work in a fast changing environment
Competitive salary. Medical and dental benefits plus retirement plan.
Diversity welcomed.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to
jobs@greatschools.net, with "executive editor" in the subject line.
Applications without cover letters or writing samples will not be
considered.
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Monterey County Herald
Sports Editor
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Newspaper posting
The Monterey County Herald is looking for a new Sports Editor to lead
its strong team of writers who specialize in covering local teams and
the golf kingdom. We have a strong balance between local, Bay Area and
national sports. We're a small paper, but our proximity to the pro and
college sports in the Bay Area makes this area feel cosmopolitan. The
ideal candidate is an experienced editor and leader who writes with
flair, possesses a wide-ranging knowledge of sports and is tech savvy.
If you're interested, move quickly. Send a resume and work samples to
Executive Editor Laurel Shackelford, Monterey County Herald, 8 Upper
Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940. Fax: 831.648.1153
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TechRepublic
Various positions
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001
New Media posting
Employer CNET Networks Inc, TechRepublic, Louisville KY
CONTACT Sean Lally
Director, Corporate Recruiting
seanl@cnet.com
Community Editor, Enterprise Development, TechRepublic (Louisville or
San Francisco)
The Community Editor will be responsible for the following:
Manage all content for TechRepublic's Enterprise Developer republic
Controls editorial calendar for Republic
Generates article assignments for contributors and web editor, as
well as for self
Participate in interactive discussions with community members, via e-
mail, forums and threaded messaging
Produce republic-specific downloads
Participate as required in product marketing
Keep informed of technical and business issues of interest to
Enterprise Developers
Limited overnight travel required (4-6 trips annually)
Other duties, as specified by the EIC of IT communities
Qualifications:
Must have understanding of issues facing Enterprise Developers
Enterprise management experience preferred, online editorial
experience a definite plus
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and take responsibility for
large portions of the product
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to devise innovative solutions and ideas
Problem solving skills
Ability to conduct interviews
Understanding of issues facing Enterprise Developers
Performs under pressure
Willingness to work long hours
Can manage multiple projects
Resourceful
Attention to detail
Education: B.S. or B.A. degree preferred, but can substitute
equivalent experience.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to
seanl@cnet.com. To ensure the fastest possible review, your resume
should be sent in plain or ASCII text in the body of the email with
your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top.
Please do not send attachments.
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BRAIN, CHILD ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.brainchildmag.com/essaycontest.htm
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Community Editor, IT Manager, TechRepublic (Louisville, KY)
The Community Editor, IT Manager manages all content for TechRepublic
IT Manager republic, controls editorial calendar for the republic,
and generates article assignments for contributors and web editor, as
well as for self. This person will participate in interactive
discussions with community members, via e-mail, forums and threaded
discussions. Her or she will also produce republic-specific downloads
and keep informed of technical and business issues of interest to IT
executives.
Qualifications:
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and take responsibility for
large portions of the product
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to devise innovative solutions and ideas
Problem solving skills
Good writing and editing skills
Ability to conduct interviews
Understanding of issues facing IT executives
Education: College degree in journalism or related field.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to
seanl@cnet.com. To ensure the fastest possible review, your resume
should be sent in plain or ASCII text in the body of the email with
your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top.
Please do not send attachments.
Web Editor/Contributor Specialist, TechRepublic (Louisville)
The Web Editor/Contributor Specialist is first and foremost a writer,
and as such will be required to write 3-4 pieces per week for the
TechRepublic web site. The other main duty is to evaluate the work of
potential contributors to TechRepublic: looking at sample
submissions, editing and analyzing for weaknesses, and corresponding
with freelancers.
Qualifications: Editorial experience required, online editorial
experience a definite plus.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to
seanl@cnet.com. To ensure the fastest possible review, your resume
should be sent in plain or ASCII text in the body of the email with
your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top.
Please do not send attachments.
Web Editor, Enterprise Development, TechRepublic (Louisville or San
Francisco)
The Web Editor will:
Write a minimum of three articles per week for posting on the
TechRepublic site.
Generate own article assignments as needed.
Contact sources for quotes, and maintains extensive contact list.
Work with the Community Editor to fill out the community's calendar
each week.
Attache metadata to article, puts the article in the TechRepublic
template, and forwards article to managing editor for review.
Work with managing editor and community editor to refine article as
needed.
Attend editorial meetings and contributes ideas for TechRepublic
style and content changes.
Work with reprocessed content to generate articles that introduce
reprocessed content.
Write/create/assemble downloads for community editor.
Compile morning news report.
Send links of TechRepublic articles to Gartner for Garnter's CNET
news posting.
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of professional writing/editing experience in a
deadline-sensitive environment required.
Familiarity with both print and Web-based documents preferred.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Familiarity with Windows 95/98 or NT, and Microsoft Office preferred.
Ability to write well in a concise and logical manner.
Ability to generate article concepts.
Ability to conduct interviews, and to quote sources accurately.
Team player detail-oriented and organized.
Able to take constructive criticism.
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field,
or equivalent work experience required.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to
seanl@cnet.com. To ensure the fastest possible review, your resume
should be sent in plain or ASCII text in the body of the email with
your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top.
Please do not send attachments.
TechMails Review Editor, TechRepublic, (Louisville)
The TechMails Review Editor is responsible for the following:
Edits and rewrites TechMails' content for accuracy, readability, and
value to the target audience.
Researches and tests technical information to verify validity of
content.
Has absolute responsibility for the acceptance or rejection of
content.
Communicates with freelance contributors on accuracy and
appropriateness of content.
Tracks past content to make sure that tips and columns are not
redundant.
Researches and selects articles on the site for use as TechMails'
related content.
Qualifications:
Minimum one year of experience as a writer in a deadline-oriented
environment required.
Writing experience for a technical publication preferred.
Intermediate- to advanced-level skills with Word and other programs
preferred.
Experience with Windows 95/98 or NT, and Microsoft Office preferred.
Strong writing skills.
High-level of productivity.
Deadline focused.
Team player, detail-oriented, organized and ability to work
independently.
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or communications
preferred.
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to
seanl@cnet.com. To ensure the fastest possible review, your resume
should be sent in plain or ASCII text in the body of the email with
your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top.
Please do not send attachments.
The Harpweaver
Department of English Language and Literature
Brock University, 500 Glenridge Ave
St. Catharines, Ontario,
Canada, L2S 3A1
http://www.brocku.ca/english/harpweaver/generalcall.html
harpweav@spartan.ac.BrockU.ca
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Publishes emerging and established writers and artists. The
journal is now requesting submissions for the Autumn issue.
Deadline: January 31st, 2002. We accept poetry, short fiction,
short dramas, personal essays, photography and visual arts.
Material sent for consideration must be unpublished work.
Electronic Submissions can be sent as RTF attachments to
harpweav@spartan.ac.BrockU.ca.
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We are seeking articles for our website. Articles should be about book
promotion, publicity strategies, self promotion, self-publishing or the
e-book market. We purchase one month electronic rights and then the article
will be part of an archive list on our site. Pay is $20.00. We will accept
reprints. Articles should be between 700 and 900 words.
Elaine Allen
elaine@writerswebdesigns.com
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Rexdale Publishing Company of Hackensack, NJ invites all poets,
published and unpublished to enter The 2001 Lady MacDuff Poetry
Contest. The winner will receive $500 and 12 copies of his/her published poetry book.
Deadline for entry is November 30, 2001. Details
may be found at http://www.RexdalePublishing.com.
RexdalePublishCo@cs.com
Easter Short Story Contest
http://www.writersgraphicimage.com/contest.html
Email to mailto:WGI@writersgraphicimage.com with subject line
"Easter Contest".
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More Contest Links
http://thewritingparent.com/contests.html
JOURNALISM INTERNSHIPS:
Industrial Reporting Inc.
Internship
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001
Internship posting
IRI Reporting and Editing
Paid Internship
Build Your Resume
Real World Experience
Earn Competitive Pay $$7 per hour
Qualify for $500/month scholarship
Industrial Reporting Inc., a VA-based trade magazine and newsletter
publishing company, is looking for a bright, creative junior or
senior. Currently, IRI has one open position for a student who has
the desire to learn about reporting and editing. You can pay the
bills and build up your journalism portfolio at the same time.
For over 24 years, IRI has served advertisers and readers all across
North America. IRI publishes magazines and Web sites for the forest
products and materials handling industries. IRI's internship may be
the springboard you need to jumpstart your journalism career.
Internship: Full-time, 10-week internship starting in May 2002.
Deadline: Friday, Feb 1, 2002.
Send resume and three clips to IRI Internship, 10244 Timber Ridge
Dr., Ashland, VA 23005 or fax to (804) 550-2181. For more
information, call (804) 550-0323.
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3. FREELANCE:
Sorry, no postings this week.
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4. JOURNALISM EDUCATION:
Seattle University
Assistant Professor - Broadcast Journalism or Web/Graphic Journalism
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Journalism Education posting
Communication Department
Seattle University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor or tenured senior faculty member beginning Fall, 2002. The
successful applicant will have substantial journalism experience in
either broadcast or graphic/web-based media. We seek someone who is
not only familiar with the appropriate hardware/software issues and
production skills, but who also knows how to tell an effective
journalistic or documentary story through a digital visual medium
(graphics, broadcast, or web). A successful candidate in broadcast
journalism would teach courses such as broadcast news reporting and
writing, video composition, non-linear editing, documentary
production, or other courses in their area of expertise. A faculty
member in web/graphic journalism would teach courses such as web page
design, document layout, information graphic design, visual
communication, on-line reporting, or other courses in their area of
expertise. A faculty member in either position would be expected to
be able to teach a basic course in mass communication. Advising and
mentoring students and directing internships will also ultimately be
included in this position's duties.
Seattle University, founded in 1891, continues a 450 year tradition
of Jesuit higher education within its Catholic heritage. The
University's Jesuit ideals underscore its commitment to the
centrality of teaching, learning and scholarship, of values-based
education grounded in the Catholic/Jesuit tradition, of service and
social justice, of lifelong learning, and of educating the whole
person. Located in the heart of dynamic Seattle, the University
enrolls approximately 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students in
seven colleges and schools. Students enjoy a university ethos
characterized by small classes, individualized faculty attention, a
strong sense of community, a commitment to diversity, and an
outstanding faculty.
The Communication Department is a vibrant and growing program
offering professionally oriented majors in Journalism and Public
Relations and a liberal arts major in Communication Studies/Rhetoric
and, as part of the Jesuit mission, is dedicated to preparing
students for service and promoting social justice. Towards those
ends, we seek applicants who are capable of preparing students for
thoughtful and competent professional service, are committed to
teaching students to understand the mass media as important and
influential means of communication, and are eager to prepare students
to make a difference with the messages they produce.
Qualifications: Significant professional journalism experience plus
either an MA or PhD in journalism or mass communication. Prior
teaching experience and evidence of excellence in teaching is also
highly desired, as is evidence of an interest in and potential for
carrying out a program of creative/scholarly work.
Please send a letter of application, vita, letters of recommendation,
evidence of teaching effectiveness, and representative
professional/scholarly work to: Journalism Search Committee,
Communication Department, Seattle University, 900 Broadway, Seattle,
WA 98122. Review of files will begin Dec. 15, 2001 and continue
until the position is filled. Female and minority candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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Troy State University
Positions - Print Journalism
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Journalism Education posting
The Hall School of Journalism at Troy State University is searching
for two
positions. The first is to fill an immediate need for someone to
teach in
our print journalism program. This position is a one-term (Spring 2002
Semester) appointment with the possibility of teaching during the
Summer
2002 semester.
The second position is a tenure-track appointment teaching print
journalism
at Troy State University.
A copy of our tenure track job announcement is enclosed below. While
this
ad is focused on the position that starts next fall, it describes the
type of
person that we are looking for to help us next term.
Troy State University invites applications from media professionals to
teach print journalism courses in a quality professionally oriented
program. We
are seeking an individual who can work with us to strengthen a strong
print
journalism program. Our goal is to become the premier journalism
program in
the Southeast and to develop a national reputation for the
preparation of
and support for leaders in the field of journalism.
Applicants must be qualified to teach writing for the mass media,
reporting
and editing. New media and on-line reporting skills are a plus.
Additional
responsibilities may include university committee assignments,
advising
students, advising student media and advising journalism professional
organizations. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence
in
teaching and a strong concern for students.
All Troy State University journalism majors receive extensive hands-on
experience in each class. In addition to being able to teach the
tools and
skills of journalism, applicants must also be able to enhance a broad
spectrum of skills in students, including writing, problem-solving,
critical thinking, organization, teamwork, and language skills.
Minimum requirements: M.A. degree in journalism, mass communication or
related major plus professional experience (Candidates with a B.A.
degree
plus significant professional experience may apply). Salary
dependent on
qualifications and experience.
This is a tenure-track appointment for a fall 2002 appointment.
Review of
applications will begin November 1, 2001, and will continue until the
position is filled.
Troy State University is a public institution with an enrollment of
more
than 5,000 students on the Troy campus. An additional 7,500 students
are
enrolled on branch campuses, including more than 60 military sites in
12
states and six foreign countries. The Troy campus reflects a small
college atmosphere, yet it consists of more than 460 acres and 35
major buildings.
The Hall School of Journalism is a dynamic unit within the
university. We
value both scholarship and strong professional experience in our
approach
to journalism education. There are currently more than 225 journalism
undergraduate majors in the program working toward degrees in print
journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, and
sports
information.
More information about Troy State University, the Hall School of
Journalism, TSU faculty and students may be found at the following
World Wide Web
sites: www.troyst.edu, jschool.troyst.edu, spectrum.troyst.edu,
prism.troyst.edu, trop.troyst.edu, wtsu.troyst.edu.
Send letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least
three
references to: Director of Human Resources, Troy State University,
Troy, AL
36082. Troy State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity
Employer and encourages applications from individuals with
disabilities,
females, African Americans, and other minorities.
The following is an article/report reprinted with permission from http://www.getpub.com that I thought my readers would find both helpful and informative:
How to Get Your Manuscript Accepted by a Publisher
by Greg Spence
(c) 2000 Greg Spence
I thought it would be a good idea to describe the steps I took to get my first book accepted by one of the worlds largest publishers of computer books.
I am not guaranteeing that you will also achieve published status for your own book by following these steps, but you will certainly improve your chances!
MY FIRST FALTERING STEPS
Let me first give you some background. I am a specialist in computer engineering and I have worked in the computer industry for over 15 years, the last 6 years I have spent online with the Internet. I have worked in many different positions which have exposed me to all sorts of key business computer technologies and software. Most of my jobs have also involved writing technical papers and presentations to give to my peers at computer conferences around the world.
Until last year I had not had any of my papers published other than in the proceedings of the conferences I presented at. I was also not known as a published author and I had not written or published any books!
What I am trying to say is that I am very experienced in computer technology, with a few technical papers under my belt. This is my starting position in becoming a published author.
Last year I discovered a gap in the market for a book that covered a very specific software product called SAP R/3. For most, if not all of you, this will mean absolutely nothing to you (unless you also work in the computer industry). SAP R/3 happens to be a very expensive piece of business software that thousands of companies around the world are using in their businesses everyday.
What I discovered was that there are a large number of books about this software but they all talk about how to install it and set it up, but none of them talked in any detail about how to backup the data it handles in case of a failure! I also felt that with my many years of experience I should be able to research and write about this very topic.
So I found an opportunity I felt I could exploit.
The next question was how to go about marketing this opportunity to a publisher that could sell and distribute it to a sufficiently large market. I had not considered self-publishing as I felt that I could not dedicate the time to it as well as writing.
So what did I do?
Well....I did the following:-
1. I planned the contents of the book using my knowledge of the SAP software and by reading other publications covering similar subjects. At the end of this stage I had a contents list of what the book would cover.
2. I wrote two example chapters using Microsoft Word v6.0 on my home PC. This took me about two months, working on the book part-time. I also had a real job to do don't forget!
3. I then looked for a potential publisher. I did this by looking at my bookshelf full of computer publications and made a note of the publishers of these books.
4. I then went to amazon.com and did a search on "SAP" to find books already in print on this subject and noted the publishers of those.
5. During this process I discovered that one publisher, Addison Wesley (who recently bought Simon and Schuster in the US), kept appearing as a publisher of computer books. They also appeared on Amazon to be a publisher who were producing a series of books specifically on SAP. I decided to target this publisher. Remember at this stage I am an unpublished, unknown author, with two chapters of a book.
HOW I APPROACHED ADDISON WESLEY
The first thing I did was to buy a copy of a book on SAP as published by Addison Wesley. I did this for two reasons.
First I wanted to look at the writing style of the book and secondly I wanted to look at the style of the page layout. This was my $40 investment on my project (that's how much the book cost).
I then went to the two chapters I had written and formatted them to look like the same style. I also re-wrote sections to get closer to the writing style without compromising my own style.
Then I visited Addison Wesley's website and discovered that they accepted book proposals from their site. So I submitted a brief outline of what the book would cover (using the contents list I had previously created), why I thought the book was necessary (I found a gap in the market), and an overview of my experience in computing, and as an author to date (of technical papers).
Amazing....I got a positive response!
The SAME DAY I received an email from Addison Wesley in the US stating that they had forwarded my idea to the UK office. After about two weeks I then received an email from the UK to ask me to fill in a full proposal so that they could consider it.
My full proposal contained the following sections:- 1. The authors vision of the market
This section contained a description of the target readership of the proposed book and the anticipated size of the market
2. The authors vision of the book
Why would someone be interested in this book, which other books in the market would closely compete, why is this book different?
3. The Nuts and Bolts
How long will the manuscript be (in pages and words), roughly how many illustrations, pictures, diagrams, when will the manuscript be completed?
4. Supplementing the book
What special offers would be appropriate for the book, is there any special tie-ins that could be made with other authors/companies?
5. About the author
This is the sell section selling YOU!
I detailed here my qualifications and experience relevant to the book. How I acquired my expertise. This section is not a full CV, rather it focuses on aspects of your career that are directly relevant to the book you are proposing.
6. Additions to the proposal
I included the proposed Table of Contents (a story outline would be relevant here for a fiction book). I also included two sample chapters and a summary of the rest of the book. This gives the publisher a chance to review your writing.
To cut a long story short, one month later I had a contract in my hands together with $4,000 in advance royalties!
I now had to write the rest of the book (or pay back the royalties!). Of course, I wrote the book.
SO WHAT DID I DO THAT WORKED?
Basically I did several things that virtually guaranteed my acceptance.
1. I researched the market in my area of expertise and identified a gap in the market.
2. I found a publisher already producing books for that market.
3. I came up with a contents list (after some research of the subject both on- and offline) and wrote two sample chapters.
4. I purchased a book published by my target publisher to look at the writing style and book layout they use.
5. I modified the chapters to suit the writing style and layout they prefer for the type of book I was writing.
6. I contacted the publisher via their website with my initial proposal and followed that up with a more detailed proposal.
7. The rest, as they say, is history!
Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe I hit the publisher at just the right time! Either way this logical approach helped my case enormously. If you are considering approaching a publisher, I suggest following a similar path. You never know, my experience may just work for you!
Greg Spence
Get Published! Online Website
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News Jobs- this is a great database!
http://www.newsjobs.net/usa/default.asp
Klocke Presents Markets Page
http://klockepresents.com/index2.html
Women in the Arts Network: Market Database (Listing of writing markets WORLDWIDE!)
http://www.women-in-the-arts-network.bigstep.com./generic.jhtml?pid=121
Writers Manual Jobs Page (HUGE LISTING)
http://www.writersmanual.com/page1003.html
Work for Writers -email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workforwriters/
Writers Wanted
http://writerexchange.about.com/library/jobs/bl0302-8.htm
Freelance Writers Markets Page
http://freelancewrite.about.com/bljobpage3.htm
The Write Jobs
http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs/
Poet's & Writers Classifieds
http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm
Writers Write
Help Wanted at Freelancers.com
http://www.freelancers.com/helpC.html
Writers Markets - Writers Exchange
http://writerexchange.about.com/library/blmkts.htm
Working from a Distance: Freelance Jobs on the Internet
http://internet.about.com/library/weekly/1999/aa120899a.htm
Freelancing 101
Wooden Horse Publishing
http://www.woodenhorsepub.com/links.html
Get Published!
http://www.getpub.com/pubopps.htm
Cyber Ink Press
http://www.cyberinkpress.com/link1.htm
Writers Resource Center
http://www.poewar.com/wrc/submissions.htm
Writers Weekly
More Great Sites for Writers, us CrEaTiVe souls:
How to Spot Writing Scams
Freelance Writers from Kimberly Hill on About.com
http://freelancewrite.about.com/careers/freelancewrite/bljobpage.htm
Women in the Arts Network
http://www.women-in-the-arts-network.bigstep.com
Online Publications (A great listing of E-Zines)
http://freelancewrite.about.com/careers/freelancewrite/cs/onlinepubs/index.htm
Write Brain
http://www.write-brain.com/writinglinks.html
POETRY CONTESTS:
Poetry Today Online
http://www.poetrytodayonline.com/A_pc.html
More Current Contests
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ab297/poetrycon.html
The Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry
http://www.sarabandebooks.org/contest/SBkam.html
Writers Exchange with Beverly Durfee
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By Katherine West
Are you looking for freelance writing jobs or writing contests? Well then you've clicked on the right article. Below you will find links to some of the best job lists, call lists, and contests for writers. Finding the right e-zine or print periodical for your work can be trying at times. I always have my eyes open for job opportunities for writers and so should you. Below there is a comprehensive list of job lists-10 places and 13 links. Yes, lists and lists of what all writers want- jobs. Kat has done all the leg work (or web work) for you- happy hunting!
Things to Remember before Submitting:
Classified Ads for Writers from Content-Exchange
http://www.content-exchange.com/cx/app/classifieds/
Get Your E-book Published Here:
http://www.dynamicpatterns.com/ebooks/
Elance- A Place for Writers to Post Credentials and Make Job Contacts
Xlibris- Publish Yourself
World Journalist- Sell Directly to Publishers
Hot Read- Buy or Sell Articles Here!
Enter Hot Read's WRITING CONTEST here:
http://www.hotread.com/hotwritcon.html
The Write Jobs- One of the Best Places to Find Freelancing Jobs
http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs/
Jobs Online- Search for Writing Jobs (Free Sign-up)
Poet's and Writer's Classifieds:
http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm
Poet and Writer's Job Listings:
http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm#jobs
Poet and Writer's Contest Listings:
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If you like what you see here, you
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I hope that these links will help you to find that freelance job that you've always
dreamed about. What are you waiting for? You have a load of work to do! -Kat
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