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<![CDATA[HOUSTON magazine is looking for ambitious interns to help out in its Galleria office. This is a great opportunity to learn how a sleek, refined and popular glossy mag is published. Interns will not make coffee or pick up bagels for staff. A lot of work is involved here. Duties include fact checking, tracking down hi-res photos, pitching ideas for various sections, writing copy and picking up the slack wherever and whenever needed. HOUSTON mag covers local (and national) fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, food, charity events and a whole lot more. We’re looking for our next star intern who wants a career in the magazine editorial biz. If this is you, send your resume and a few writing samples (previously published clips not required) to Senior Editor Mitchell Alan Parker, mparker[at]modernluxury[dot]com.]]>

<![CDATA[Join Vacations To Go, one of the Nation's largest and fastest growing Internet travel companies, as an Online Editorial Assistant. Duties will include: - Email correspondence with customers - Upkeep and maintenance of company websites (no web skills necessary) - Loading vacation itineraries and trip information into company websites - Researching various vacation packages and providers - Various other projects, as necessary Great for recent college graduates. Degree required, English/Liberal Arts majors preferred. Attention to detail, great writing skills and friendly, positive attitude a must. Please send resume and cover letter and reference position title in emails. Non-smokers only please.]]>

<![CDATA[Company Description: Collegedegrees.com, based in Houston Texas, is a publisher of best-of-breed websites in the education niche. We specialize in providing creative content and marketing solutions for our audience, which exceeds over two million readers per month. Job Description: We are seeking a bright and energetic individual to fill a full-time staff writer opening. The staff writer will contribute content to our network of websites and will be responsible for independently researching, writing, and editing content as part of our small staff of writers. This position is ideal for a hard-working, recent college graduate who wants to join our small but fast growing company. All work is to be completed independently during regular hours in our Downtown Houston office. Primary Duties Include: -Researching and preparing 30 short articles to be published on our blogs each week -Editing and providing regular feedback for our other staff writers -Working on writing projects on the side related to the development of our websites. Job Qualifications: -Solid writing background, as evidenced through past writing experience -Familiarity with internet writing and styles -Ability to meet demanding deadlines and work independently -Willingness to learn new topics and writing strategies -Familiarity with social media and basic html a plus but not required -College degree required Compensation: -$32,000 - This is a full time position and does include health insurance. To Apply: -Please send your resume and two writing samples to amerusi@collegedegrees.com -No phone calls please or walk-ins please. You will not be considered.]]>

<![CDATA[Have you finished college and are on your way to graduate school...... and want a full-time job for at least six months or longer? If so - this might be the perfect position for you. Work in a Class A office building in Sugar Land, TX. Work with smart people managing various developmental projects. Pay is $10 to $15 per hour. Are you meticulous when it comes to grammar and editing? Are you insistence on perfect layout and symmetry when laying out pages? Are you extremely knowledgeable with Microsoft Ofice? Editing positions are also available. Please email us your resume. Please make sure to include college GPA and any standardized test scores.]]>

<![CDATA[Exciting opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic, creative, self-starters that want to WORK! Our dynamic one-of-a-kind company has rebuilt their website and needs hard-working team members to write product descriptions, news stories, blogs and more to help make our new website number one! If you are creative, a stickler for detail and a self-starter, I want to talk to you immediately! If you have web design and maintenance experience, I want to talk with you too! Please reply with your resume and salary history with a one paragraph sample of your writing. Interviews will begin immediately. If you are a recent graduate with a degree in this area or related experience, reply as well. There are several positions open for individuals who really want to work!]]>

<![CDATA[Universe Technical Translation is actively seeking for its headquarters in Houston, Texas an English into Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal) Project Manager/Editor. Profile required: □ Native in the Target language only please! □ Candidates living in the Houston, TX metro area preferred. Relocation covered for the right candidate. □ Speak and write English at a close-to-native level. □ Prior translation and editing experience, at least 5 to 8 years, is a plus. □ Experience of Trados, MSOffice, Desktop Publishing Software and PC is highly desirable. □ Ability to multi-task and maintain a well organized schedule to meet recurring tight deadlines. □ Bachelors Degree in an oil & gas related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and technical training. Responsibilities: □ Work alongside the Recruitment Dept. to find, test, and select prospective translators/proofreaders/interpreters □ Provide service to Sales Dept. for scheduling translation assignments □ Work alongside the DTP Dept. to address formatting and layout issues □ Edit and ensure that translations meet quality standards and deadlines □ Oversee development of Translation Memories and Glossaries □ Supervise the activities of translators/proofreaders/interpreters □ Process incoming projects to streamline translation projects with proprietary productivity software □ Represent the company in business meetings, expos and other events as needed The Company offers: □ A multicultural office working environment □ Optional Health insurance coverage □ Year-End Performance Based Bonus □ Paid Vacations Please send your resume to Rebeca@universe.us]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for a writer for our test prep program for teachers. Ideal person would be available immediately for a special project writing content for one of our books, be a current or retired teacher with a lot of time available, have a Master's Degree (a must), and also be available to teach tutoring sessions and seminars on the subject. Please submit your resume and a writing sample of an education nature by replying to this ad. We are an educational publisher and publish books for certification test preparation. ]]>

<![CDATA[You would be: Looking for a challenge, and fun, rather than a paycheck. Willing to work when things need to get done, rather than 9 to 5. Capable of building a website that is sleek, hip, functional, and with the ability for others easily to post content on it daily. Capable of basic graphic design and layout. Able to take a still or video camera and shoot events or people, and then edit that on the site. Willing to take on other roles as they need to be done, like looking at publishing costs and potential to mail our magazine monthly. A person who enjoys news, politics, nightlife, culture. It's a plus if you can also write. If you read Houston Press, Vanity Fair, Texas Monthly and Esquire, among others, and wish you could create a Houston version of that, for which you would design the site and helped publish it daily, then this is your job. This is not 9 to 5, be very clear. It requires passion and commitment. It's not a job, it's a lifestyle. You gotta love it. Owner/publisher is right of center, but you're not required to be. NOTE: Also looking for people who want to do freelance writing, photography, videography, and sales. ]]>

<![CDATA[We are searching for experienced military spec procedure writers. Candidates must be degreed, have superior customer service and presentation skills, high ethical standards, and the ability to write succinctly in a timely fashion. Detail-oriented verification experience is required. NOTE: Work must be performed onsite at Sealy (no travel allowance); only those with military spec experience need apply. Please submit your resume and rate.]]>

<![CDATA[Position Reports to: Language Department Manager Scope and Position Objective: To write an accurate translation of documents provided. The main message or idea of the original document should be conveyed without distortion that will affect the meaning of the message, maintaining all grammar rules of the target language. The final result should be that the translated piece reads as if it had been originally written in the source language. To adapt to different writing styles already set for each account when translating. Keep up with deadlines. Principal Responsibilities & Duties: Translate and proofread documents assigned by the Language Department Manager, making sure deadlines are met. Specific Functions: Must be a team player and be willing to work as long as it takes to meet translating and proofreading deadlines. Have high standards. Strive to have zero tolerance for errors. Background/Experience/Education/Skills: <li>Spanish native speaker if translating from English into Spanish</li> <li>English native speaker if translating from Spanish into English</li> <li>English and Spanish, both verbal and written skills</li> <li>Strong grammar skills</li> <li>Degree/education</li> <li>2 + years of experience in translation and/or proofreading. (Provide description of experience) </li> <li>Experience in Finance/Marketing translation and/or proofreading. (Provide description of experience)</li> <li>Proficiency in Trados and software availability (For translators at least Trados 2007/ For vendors Trados 2007 and up, preferably Trados Studio 2009)</li> <li>Proficiency in Word 2007</li> <li>Experience translating websites</li> <li>Analytical skills, keeping up with current trends, etc.</li> <li>Personality traits, such as team player, interpersonal skills, etc.</li> <li>Preferably, certification from an association, such as ATA (American Translators Association)</li> <li>Willingness to adapt to existing agency processes</li> </li>]]>

<![CDATA[Directory One, Inc is looking for a writer who wants to get trained in SEO writing. The current applicant should have good writing experience. We write web content, press releases, and articles. We publish hundreds of pages of content each month. We teach writers how to include text links in their writing and train them how to get their writing read. If you have experience writing articles, press releases or web content please contact us. We can offer P/T and F/T to the right appicant or we can pay by the article, press release, or web page. Two of the main reasons a webpage ranks well on the search engines, like google, are content, and page linking strategies. If you can write compelling content, with a strong call to action then we have a great spot for you. Must be open to learning DreamWeaver Software. Hope to hear from you soon. Call Philip 713-073-7899 or better email me some of your wrtiting at pso@directoryone.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Good luck in your job search.]]>