January 2010
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JR MEDIA SERVICES, INC. is currently looking for experienced steno-based real-time caption writers to create English closed captions for live TV broadcast programming. Both full and part-time positions are available.
Requirements (from ad):
Must have experience with live captioning.
Must possess a high degree of proficiency in machine shorthand skills.
Must have excellent English grammar, comprehension, and spelling skills.
Must be able to listen and concentrate for extended periods of time.
Qualified candidates interested in this position, please send your resume and salary history to: hr@jrmediaservices.com.

OdeMagazine.com is seeking freelance writers. From the ad: “We provide a flat base pay per post in addition to traffic bonuses. This is a freelance opportunity and we seek a minimum of two posts per week.”
To apply, please provide a few writing samples, preferably links to published material, and describe your level of experience with online media and why you feel that you are an “intelligent optimist.” Please send this, along with a resume, to Katie@odemagazine.com with the subject line “Freelance Online Writer.” For more information about Ode, visit www.odemagazine.com.

A national online eyeglasses retailer is seeking a customer-service representative to help customers order their prescription eyeglasses online. This is a work from home job. Hours are part-time, with a possible full-time opportunity. The ideal candidate is a former optical store employee or someone with a strong optical background.
You will be responsible for answering phones and emails from home, so you must have a high speed Internet connection. Beginning wages start at $10 per hour. Only those with experience need apply. Please reply to the following email, and attach your resume with references - job-v9sj6-1561581648@craigslist.org

The US version of the popular Web magazine Digital Spy is seeking part-time freelance writers to become part of their US team. From the ad:
(From the ad)Requirements:
* A good knowledge of the entertainment industry, particularly in the areas of celebrity news and television, as well as an interest in music and movies
* The ability to both source and produce news articles in the Digital Spy house style, with high frequency and working to fast turnaround times
* The ability to use the in-house content management system to upload content to the site
* High attention to detail and a good grasp of spelling and grammar
* Good organizational skills and strong concentration
* A reliable and fast home internet connection
Compensation is $12 per hour. Shifts are:
- 9am-12pm ET / 6am-9am PT (Monday - Friday)
- 9pm-12am ET / 6pm-9pm PT (Monday - Friday)
Applications should include the following four items:
1. A covering letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role
2. A CV or list of relevant experience
3. Three news articles written by you specifically for Digital Spy in the house style on suitable (real) subjects for today. Selections of previous clips will not be accepted.
4. Three or four other headlines that you think might also warrant coverage on digitalspy.com
Applications should be sent via email to Mr Dan Saney, Deputy Editor of Digital Spy, at usrep0109@digitalspy.co.uk
Applicants successful with the first stage will be invited to participate in a phone interview at a later date.

Someone is seeking a freelance copy writer for an eCommerce gardening site.
(From the ad)You will be:
1. Writing and editing product descriptions for an eCommerce site that is direct to Gardening consumers. 400- 500 word product descriptions with key word density. Requires content that is optimized with good SEO practices
2. Simple multiple photo formatting and posting with each product.
3. 12 blog articles posting every two weeks beginning February 15 thru August 1. Blogs will include images (supplied) and links to web site. Articles must include key word optimization
Qualifications
1. Excellent copy writing and blogging skills with ability to write in conversational tone
2. X-Cart eCommerce software knowledge a plus
3. experience with social media tools such as message boards, social networks, micro blogging, social bookmarking and/or social sharing a plus
4. Basic HTML skills and knowledge of SEO best practices
This is a telecommute job opportunity. Compensation will be based upon experience. Contact email: job-kqjzq-1548513855@craigslist.org.
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