Associate Writer Jobs

Job Title: Associate Editor Job Company: The McGraw-Hill Companies Location: Washington, DC Description: Platts is seeking a reporter to provide coverage on the North American nuclear power industry. This person will report on subjects such as existing nuclear power plant operations, plans for new nuclear power plants, US uranium production, and US Nuclear Regulatory Commission policies. This person will provide coverage for our flagship Nucleonics Week newsletter, daily Nuclear News Flashes and biweekly publications Inside NRC and NuclearFuel. Responsibilities also include filing to Platts real-time news service. The position is DC based and will work with the DC management and a team of international staff and correspondents.If you are a reporter with four to six years of experience, particularly in covering energy or business topics, we encourage you to apply. Please include a letter of interest, news clips and salary requirements.* Four to six years of professional news reporting experience in a deadline-driven environment, especially working to daily and real-time deadlines;* Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field;* Ability to work collaboratively, take direction and be flexible* Ability to turn complex subject matter into clear, well-ordered news stories, and translate jargon into meaningful news to an informed audience

Job Title: Associate Editor Company: Business Media Publications Location: Chicago, IL Description: Chicago-based Business Media Publications (BMP) is growing and looking for talented full-time writers to profile successful companies in foodservice, construction and other fields.Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, hardworking, and comfortable meeting deadlines. They will have at least two years of reporting or editing experience, preferably in business media. For consideration:- Please email your resume, salary requirments and writing samples to Register to View .  BUSINESS MEDIA Publications is the publisher of award winning, business to business trade magazines in North America. Corporate executives have come to rely on us to help them stay competitive in their own markets. Every month, we profile dozens of North America's most successful companies and business leaders. This dynamic editorial, combined with leading-edge design, is responsible for a fast-growing readership.BMP is one of the largerst divisons of a fast-growing, Entrepreneur "Hot 500" publisher of trade magazines and Web media, covering multiple business markets in North America and elsewhere in the world.

Job Title: FASHION SITE SEEKING WRITERS & ASSOCIATE EDITORS WITH STYLE & STAMINA Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Looking for : Contributing writers, copy editors, associate editors, fact checkers, editorial assistants, and associate producers. Fashion is architecture, beauty, color, details, fabric, hemlines, necklines and above all style! Do you write with your eyes, painting pictures with written words? Do you recognize exceptional people with distinctive style? Do you love covering red carpet events? Do you have an innovative personal fashion style? Can you see how fashion affects all aspects of life? Can you handle the pressure of deadlines and late nights? Our philosophy is: Everybody wears clothes, everybody wants to look good, and therefore everybody is affected by fashion. If you are an individual with writing talent looking to get great assignments and have an opportunity to use your fashion brain to spot trends ahead of time, gab about designers, give advice on developing personal style or simply just to write about who?s wearing what, then we?ve got a job for you! An opportunity to interact with major players in the industry, interview and connect with celebrities and the key to attending prominent fashion and lifestyle related events. We?re a New York based media company with a brand new fashion magazine website. We are riding on the success of producing a full runway show during New York Fashion Week and intend to keep the momentum going! Please send a resume with writing clips. The opportunity currently is not compensated, but our intention is to get up and running so we can start to pay you to hone your craft and share your fashion passion! Please send a resume and three writing samples. Looking for : Contributing writers, copy editors, associate editors, fact checkers, editorial assistants, and associate producers.

Job Title: Associate Editor, Math Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Springer Science+Business Media is one of the most prestigious international scientific publishers of books, journals, and electronic media today, with subsidiaries and representatives all over the world. Our publications range from medicine to all fields of life sciences, and from mathematics to engineering. Wherever scientific research is carried out, highly qualified experts count themselves among Springer's authors, including a large number of Nobel prize winners. Around 5,000 people are employed by the Springer Group worldwide. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental and Vision - Life and AD&D - 401(k) - Flexible Spending Accounts - Transit Accounts - Tuition Assistance - Summer Hours Job Duties Under supervision of editorial management, the Associate Editor researches, acquires, and publishes book projects within selected disciplines. The Associate Editor supports the Editorial Director in the following functions: market/competitive research; soliciting and evaluating reviews of book proposals; evaluation of submitted manuscripts; transmitting manuscripts into production. Specific responsibilities include: ? Within the discipline(s) assigned, responsible for defining, maintaining, and furthering the company's accepted goals in terms of program growth and development. ? Meets goals set by editorial management for contracts signed, mss. transmitted to production, and titles published each year. ? Interacts within the company with other acquisitions editors, production department, product managers, sales department, counterparts in Springer offices abroad, etc. Monitors other departments' activities on behalf of the Associate Editor's projects, and coordinates the Associate Editor's program (where possible) with corresponding programs in other Springer locations. ? In support of Editors, has the following responsibilities on selected projects: (1) Works with contracted authors and contributors to explain technical aspects of ms. preparation; monitors schedule and technical quality of submitted mss. and art; resolves problems related to making material suitable for production; and transmits mss. to production. (2) Conducts market and competitive research in support of and at the direction of editorial management. Job Requirements ? Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, must have a degree in mathematics ? Minimum 4 years' experience in related editorial capacity ? Must be well-organized and attentive-to-detail ? Hands-on-knowledge of personal computers strongly preferred with experience using MS Office programs Visit our web site at www.springer.com. We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply Please apply using our online application system at the following link: https://springer-career-com.becruiter.net/jobagent/search/default.aspx?design=_std&rowguid=2e558d48-5c11-43da-bc06-8245eac6d446&lang=3

Job Title: Associate Editor, Chemical Company: American Chemical Society Location: Washington, DC Description: ORIGINAL JOB LISTING Associate Editor, Chemical & Engineering NewsTracking Code A10-02 Job DescriptionAssociate Editor, Chemical & Engineering NewsThe American Chemical Societyis the worlds largest scientific membership association and one of the top ten science publishers in the world. The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society provides to its members and the worldwide scientific community a comprehensive collection of high quality information products and services for the practice and advancement of the chemical sciences. The Division publishes a weekly magazine, Chemical & Engineering News, and 38 high-quality scholarly journals focused on chemistry and chemistry-related topics. C&ENs ACS Journal News & Community department generates news and fosters community for the entire suite of 38 scientific journals published by ACS. These journals homepages receive more than 2.4 million page views each month.Position OverviewThe Associate Editor is responsible for producing tailored news streams aimed at online readers of ACS Publications 38 journals, and works under the supervision of C&ENs Assistant Managing Editor for Science/Technology/Education. The incumbent will create these news streams by commissioning news and features from external freelance writers and by leveraging content produced by C&ENs full-time reporting staff.The incumbent will uphold the high-quality editorial content of C&EN through careful editing of freelancers stories for accuracy, accessibility, and style. He or she is responsible for the productionthrough publication onlineof several news stories of varying length each week, a process that involves meeting daily deadlines and interacting effectively with freelancers, members of the C&EN staff, and ACS Publications web production staff. The incumbent may take advantage of occasional opportunities to write articles.Required ExperienceEducation/Experience/Technological KnowledgeCollege degree or equivalent experience; may have an advanced degree or equivalent experience; 3+ years of experience. Degree in chemistry or closely related scientific field is required; Education in science journalism is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to gather and analyze complex story ideas are required. Also required are a strong grasp of grammar, an editors eye, ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and work under stress, ability to work as part of a team.Job LocationWashington, DC, US.Position TypeFull-Time/Regular

Job Title: Associate Editor (Fish & Pond Magazines) Company: BowTie Inc. Location: Irvine, CA Description: A national publishing company is looking for an Associate Editor to work closely with the editorial team to support all aspects of production for fish and pond magazines including copyediting, writing, fact-checking, and prepping content. Other main responsibilities include requesting, logging, and submitting photos for the publications. Requirements • 2-4 years magazine editing experience • Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications, or equivalent experience • Detail-oriented • Strong multi-tasking skills • PC/MAC proficient and familiar with Quark Xpress, Photoshop, and MS Office • Knowledge of Associated Press Style • Excellent copy editing and communication skills • Knowledge of a tropical fish hobby is a plus To apply, please send a resume along with a cover letter and salary history to Register to View or fax to Register to View . EOE

Job Title: Sugar Inc. ? SavvySugar Associate Editor Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Sugar Inc. is looking for a life management guru to join our SavvySugar team as an Associate Editor. If you genuinely enjoy managing your money, stay on top of finance news and how it affects women, find yourself dispensing career advice to pals, are constantly coming up with better ways to organize your life, and have a background in journalism, finance or HR then we'd love to meet you. Responsibilities *Research and write multiple posts each day for SavvySugar.com on the topics of money management, career advice, and organizing one's life *Spearhead the site's marketing and community growth efforts *Collaborate with other Sugar staffers on daily content and weekly/monthly editorial calendars *Closely follow career and finance news *Search, select and edit images to accompany stories *Respond to reader inquiries and update site as needed Required Qualifications *3-5 years of experience in writing/editing/blogging, online-publishing, or related field (required) *A background in finance, Human Resources or journalism preferred *A knowledge of online media *Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment *Ability to turn around tight, witty, accurate copy while meeting daily deadlines *HTML and Photoshop skills preferred Sugar Inc. is an online media network focused on creating the richest, most relevant online community for trendsetting, passionate and smart women. The company owns and operates ShopStyle and the Sugar Network, which includes the insanely additive flagship website, PopSugar as well as BellaSugar, BuzzSugar, YumSugar, FitSugar, GeekSugar, CasaSugar, TreSugar, PetSugar, LilSugar, SavvySugar and FabSugar, the 2007 People's Choice Webby winner for Fashion. Sugar is backed by world-class venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. Please send a resume along with an email describing why you think you'd be the perfect fit for Sugar Inc. and SavvySugar to Register to View This job is full time and on site in San Francisco. No phone calls please.

Job Title: Associate Editor Company: Blizzard Entertainment Location: Irvine, CA Description: Blizzard Entertainments public relations team seeks a seasoned editor with excellent communication and organization skills to draft and refine company messaging and carry out a variety of interdepartmental editorial projects. In addition to being able to quickly produce high-quality written content, the associate editor must have impeccable time-management skills; be able to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment; and be able to draw on previous experience to support and, where possible, improve the teams editorial procedures.In addition, this person will be expected to stay current on PR-communication strategies and techniques as well as key topics in the game industry. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated, deadline-driven, detail-oriented individual with a passion for excellence in communication and a dedication to consistently meeting team objectives. Excellent interpersonal skills and a wide-ranging knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment games are essential.ResponsibilitiesWrite, edit, proof, and polish external and internal messaging, including emails, FAQs, press releases, web content, speeches, PowerPoint presentations, and more.Develop and implement crisis-communication strategies on global business- and game-related topics.Coordinate public-communication efforts with domestic and international teams.Work with representatives from other departments to help establish and improve internal-communication procedures and public-communication standards.Interview Blizzard Entertainment developers to gather data for written assignments.Maintain the public relations style guide and help develop the PR intranet website.Implement consistent document-control procedures and help manage the PR file system.Additional projects and duties as assigned.Requirements3-5 years editorial, PR, or journalism experienceAbility to quickly compose and edit a variety of creative and business-oriented texts that meet company standards, under demanding deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and diplomatic skillsProficiency with MS Office, including PowerPoint and advanced features of WordAbility to focus and multitask in a fast-paced environment and with minimal supervisionAbility to exercise good independent judgment and discretionExtensive knowledge of games and the game industry, including Blizzard Entertainment products and company historyStrong knowledge of English grammar and usage, and solid proofreading skillsExperience using style and grammar references, including Chicago Manual of StyleExcellent written, oral, and presentation skillsPlusesTechnical and/or creative writing experienceCrisis-management experienceWeb-development experienceFamiliarity with PR and legal processes

Job Title: Sr. Associate Editor Company: Canon Communications Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Canon Communications LLC, a 29-year old award-winning publisher of Business-to-Business Trade Magazines, Internet, and Trade Shows for the medical device manufacturing industry, has an exciting career opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate Editor. This candidate will report to the Editor and successful candidates will have demonstrable expertise in journalistic writing, interviewing, story conception, copy-editing, and project administration. The company seeks out and rewards well-rounded editors with management potential. Canon offers a supportive and friendly working environment and superb opportunities for advancement. Canon also offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, flexible spending account, paid vacation ,and a generous holiday schedule! Canon boasts a friendly working environment that encourages your development and recognizes your achievement. Join our growing team and find out why Canon is such a great place to work No phone calls please. EOE Consistent with federal and state law, the Company will employ individuals currently authorized to work. However, no one should expect company sponsorship for work authorization if his or her current work authorization expires.

Job Title: Assignment Editor Company: General Dynamics IT Location: Baltimore, MD Description: This position is located in our MD, Rockville facilityTheassignment editor will communicate with freelance journalists/photographers and assign stories once the themes are selected by managing editor. The assignment editor will do the first edit of the stories. The assignment editor reports to Managing Editor and senior editor. The assignment editor also will write/report stories for the magazine covering Mexico.Bachelors Degree in English, Journalism or a related discipline. Fluent in Spanish preferred.2-5 years of related experience preparing and editing.Seeking an assignment editor to coordinate the article submission process and communications with correspondents for magazine produced in multiple languages. The position requires strong familiarity with Mexican culture and preferably working experience in the region. Submit Your Resume Online Now