Foreign affairs publication seeks contributing writers

RETORT, a bimonthly publication of foreign affairs, is always seeking gifted writers. Applicants must demonstrate dedication to the principles of the magazine. Undergraduates, graduate students and professionals welcome to apply. Pay ranges from $10 to $75 per article.

RETORT seeks to reexamine the role of militarism in American foreign policy. While a libertarian publication, writers and readers alike from the left, right and center who agree with our goals are encouraged to participate. Peace and diplomacy are in desperate need of advocates in this day and age of perpetual war. Help us RETORT the tripe that dominates the media, public discourse, think tanks and the upper echelons of government.

For more info, email retortmag@gmail.com

The Connecticut Review seeks submissions

The Connecticut Review, published under the auspices of the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University, invites submissions of poetry, literary plays, short fiction, translations, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, academic articles of general interest, artwork, and photography. Contact Jian-Zhong Lin at linjz[at]easternct.edu. For more info, visit http://www.ct.edu/ctreview/submissions

Freelance reporter wanted @ The Bethelehem Press in PA

The Bethlehem Press, a 10,000-circulation weekly newspaper near Allentown, Pa., seeks a freelance reporter to cover municipal meetings. Must have a journalism background (course work or experience) and a working knowledge of local governing bodies. Digital camera and photo skills a plus. Must live in immediate Bethlehem area. Send letter of interest and resume to George Taylor, The Bethlehem Press, 308 East Third Street, Bethlehem PA 18015 or to gtaylor@tnonline.com.

Huffington Post hiring citizen journalists to cover presidential election

Huffington Post, one of the most visited news sites in the U.S., is hiring citizen journalists to cover the Republican and Democratic conventions.

Editors will pay 24 citizen journalists from the U.S. and Canada to cover the Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida in August and the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina in September. The winners will get official credentials, airfare, hotel accommodation for five nights and a basic per diem.

By March 8, submit an embeddable video explaining why they should choose you, what you would cover and which medium (or mix of them) you would use. Send the video to offthebus[AT]huffingtonpost.com.

Freelance reporters wanted for motocrycle magazine

Next Moto Champion, a nationally-distributed magazine that covers both motocross and road racing, seeks freelance reporters. Ability to create layouts with In design software a plus. Get your work in print and write what you want to write about. $20 - $40 per piece depending on the content. Motocross article ideas can be pitched to Andrea Barnett at abarnett@nextmotochampion.com. Road racing story ideas can be pitched to Jon Boucher at boucher@nextmotochampion.com.

Dating and pop culture website seeks freelance writers

Nerve, a Manhattan-based online magazine dedicated to sex, relationships, pop culture and edgy news, is looking for paid freelance writers. Specifically, here's what they're looking for:

"We're constantly on the hunt for smart, readable content in the form of smart five-item lists and longer personal essays. Occasionally, we do break the mold and throw in an infographic or two, but chiefly, those two items are what we're looking for. Typically, we like pitches pegged to some kind of new or upcoming book, film, or movie release, but they don't always need to be -- we're also interested in pitches addressing the 2012 presidential race or other U.S. events. We do eschew international coverage, and we're trying to steer clear of anything too gratuitous or "porn-y." Also, what makes Nerve unique is that we look at love & sex just as much as pop culture -- we're not a straight romance site, and we're not a straight pop culture site: we look at where and how those two areas intersect."

Send pitches to submissions[at]nerve.com. For more info, visit http://www.nerve.com/submissions

Freelance writers wanted for dating magazine

One2One Magazine is seeking edgy, versatile freelance writers with a great sense of humor and ability to create fresh, interesting and relevant dating and relationship articles. We are seeking writers with ability to create lots of content, preferably SEO content monthly. Pay is $25 per article and work may be done via telecommuting.

How To Apply:
Browse www.One2OneDates.com first, and then send samples of your work that reflect our style and tone. We will contact you ONLY IF we have questions or possible interest. Due to the volume of inquiries, we are unable to answer everyone personally, just know that we appreciate your time and understanding.

Restaurant writer jobs in NYC, DC, Philly and NJ

Get paid to write about restaurants! i-SPY hospitality provides mystery shopping services for restaurants in various cities, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, NJ.

We are looking for restaurant "mystery shoppers" in the D.C. and surrounding areas, with superior WRITING and MEMORY skills and the ability to follow succinct instructions, and an interest in DINING OUT.

The following is what makes a successful mystery shopper:

1. Superior retention and writing skills.
2. Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
3. Follows instructions.
4. Enjoys personal interaction in a social setting.
5. Reliable to follow through on committed assignments within 24 hours.

To be considered, you MUST:

* have NO diet restrictions (food or alcohol; NO vegetarians).
* be flexible dining in your region.
* commit to at least ONE meal per month.
* be comfortable writing, in a professional, grammatically correct manner, and have superior retention skills. Our standards are high. These two characteristics are essential for candidates.

Our shoppers are reimbursed for dinner for two, plus paid $15.

Following the meal they are required to write about 3 to 4 pages of narrative, which takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, and due within 24 hours. Shoppers are paid within 3 days of the completed report via electronic payment.

Potential shoppers are required to fill out an application on our website http://ispy4u.net/shoppers.htm AND an Independent Contractor's Agreement, which you will be forwarded after we receive your online application. Candidates will not be invited to a training meal unless both are completed.

Journalism internships @ Salt Lake City Weekly

Salt Lake City Weekly, a 60,000-circulation alternative weekly newspaper in Utah, is currently accepting applications for its internship program. While these internships are intended for school credit, it is the student's responsibility to determine if a City Weekly internship will qualify for academic credit.

Student applicants/candidates should have interest and ambitions in journalism. However, the internship is not strictly for journalism students. The internship's main objective is to teach students what goes on behind the scenes in an alternative news organization. They will learn what's involved in producing a weekly paper, from pitching a story idea, reporting and story development to editing, layout and proofing by working with and observing our reporters and editors. Interns play an active role and will be expected to assist with ongoing weekly duties.

Interns will work at City Weekly's Main Street office in downtown Salt Lake City. Office hours will vary. The estimated time commitment will range between 12 and 30 hours/week, with a standard schedule to be established. A half-hour editorial meeting is held Mondays at 1 p.m.

Dates of Internships:
* Winter: Nov. 21, 2011 - Feb. 17, 2012 (13 weeks)
* Spring: Feb. 20, 2012 - May 25, 2012 (13 weeks)
* Summer: May 28, 2012 - Aug. 24, 2012 (13 weeks)
Interns are expected to attend weekly editorial meetings and develop/pitch story ideas along with the rest of the edit staff.

In addition to writing, each intern will be assigned ongoing weekly duties that may include:
* Collecting and verifying letters to the editor
* Researching nightclub calendars and Web pages and updating music listings
* Assisting Listings Editor with research and inputting A&E listings
* Other special projects
While internships are unpaid, interns will be compensated at standard freelancer rates for any published story. This ranges from $50 to $75 for most stories. In addition, at the completion of the internship, each intern will receive a $100 stipend.

Interested students should mail or e-mail a cover letter, resume and references to City Weekly at least one month prior to desired internship. Prospective candidates will be contacted for an interview. Contact: editor@cityweekly.net.

Pop culture website seeks writers around world

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the following departments:
* Fashion and Beauty
* Arts and culture
* Music
* Travel
* Food

For the art & culture, music and fashion categories, we are looking for individuals able to talk about daily news, but also who will look for new artists in their area. Interviews and photos always needed.

We need people passionate about what they do. This is a great opportunity for a skilled journalist or blogger who would like to have experience, or for people who simply love any of these topics and want to talk about it days and nights.

We only ask one contribution per week. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Stipend: opportunity to access to shows, festivals and many other opportunities for free.

To apply: Please, send a writing sample to giftwriters @ madlyjuicy.com and tell us about you

Freelance concert reviewers wanted for music website

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the music department. The writer will be asked to participate to shows our partners invite us too. He / She will write reviews of shows and do interviews with artists.

We only ask a few collaborations, which involve going to shows. However this is a very good opportunity since we are working with major record labels. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Compensation: free shows thanks to the largest group of record labels in the recording industry.

To apply send an email to giftwriters@madlyjuicy.com

German travel writer job

A new travel website is seeking a non-European writer to travel around Germany for 2 weeks and get paid to write about it. Here are the details:

Are you an experienced writer? A travel enthusiast? Addicted to fun Twitter and Facebook updates? Free to travel for a minimum of two weeks between August and October?

To create exciting content for our new website, www.germanrailpasses.com, Eurail.Com is looking for an enthusiastic and talented reporter with fluent English writing skills!

Your assignment: Travel through Germany and write about your experiences. Tourism highlights, rail journeys, how-to’s, travel tips; everything that travelers with a German Rail Pass will find useful.

Your content should be inspiring, complete but not exhaustive. The challenge is not to keep a personal blog, but to write professional articles that are ready to be put on our website.

Our offer: We will provide you with a complimentary first class German Rail Pass, which you can use to travel for 10 days in a period of 1 month. With this classic German Rail Pass, you can take all trains in Germany at no cost.

But that’s not all: Eurail.Com will also sponsor you with a €500 accommodation budget, and will provide you with an Internet connection to send Facebook and Twitter updates about your trip.

Oktoberfest? Castle route? Wine or beer tour? You are free to determine your own route through Germany’s highlights.

Does this sound like the job for you? Let us know why we should pick you! Write a motivational letter, preferably with some example articles, and send it to us at germanrailpasses@eurail.com on or before July 29. You can also post it to our Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/germanrailpasses. We will select our reporter on July 30. An interview with the winner will be published on our websites after that date.

Note: Travel expenses to arrive in Germany are the responsibility of the writer, but the €500 budget can be used to cover these costs.

Freelance reporter @ Allentown area newspaper

The Bethlehem Press, a weekly newspaper near Allentown, Pa., seeks a freelance reporter with experience covering municipal government meetings (council, zoning, planning).

The candidate should have a strong journalism background with both coursework and practical experience covering government bodies. In addition to covering meetings, the candidate would be encouraged to develop story ideas based on the meeting coverage. Digital photography skills and equipment a plus. Must live in immediate Bethlehem area and be a responsible individual able to meet weekly production deadlines. Must have computer and access to Internet.

Send letter of interest and resume. Include daytime, evening and weekend availability. No phone calls. Contact: George Taylor at the Bethlehem Press at gtaylor@tnonline.com

Journalism jobs @ Hudson Valley newspaper

The Shawangunk Journal, a 3,000-circulation weekly newspaper based in Southern Ulster County, N.Y, is looking for freelance writers, reporters and editors.

Come join our talented team of staff and freelance reporters and help us create some of the best and most innovative journalism in the Hudson Valley. If you are open, flexible, work hard and want to be an integral part of something new, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Interested? Then please let us know something about yourself, what you can do, and include a few writing samples with your response. E-mail publisher@gunkjournal.com.

Paid blogger job for Major League Baseball

What could be better than getting paid to watch the entire 2011 baseball season?

Major League Baseball is looking for the ultimate baseball fan for the ultimate dream job. Watch every single game and blog your thoughts and opinions on all the hottest topics of the season.

Major League Baseball is looking for someone with the following qualifications:
• Baseball expert
• Excellent written and verbal communciation skills
• Ability to utilize digital social media
• Comfortable on camera
• Larger than life and witty personality

To apply, submit the following information on http://mlb.mlb.com/dreamjob/index.jsp :
1. A paragraph about who you are and why you love baseball
2. A paragraph answering one of the two following questions:
     • Who will win the American and National League MVP awards in 2011?
     • What will be the biggest MLB storyline in 2011? Explain why.
3. Links to relevant writing samples, i.e. articles, blogs or twitter feeds
4. Photo of yourself
5. Two-minute video showcasing your personality
6. Resume or relevant experience

Freelance journalism jobs in Boston suburbs

Local Town Pages, a chain of free, monthly suburban Boston community newspapers, is seeking stringer writers/reporters for our Norwood and Wellesley editions.

Ideal candidates are people who are local or a resident of either town, has a thirst for news and strong writing skills. This is a part-time position, working out of your home or wherever you choose to access the Internet, but for the right person, this role could grow into more as the need arises (i.e. compiling stories, articles, and press releases as well as proofing each edition).

To apply, e-mail editor@franklintownnews.com or editor@norwoodtownnews.com.

Paid health journalism writing opportunity

Student Health 101 is looking for male college student journalists and authors to write features and shorts on health issues that are of concern to college students. We have recently heard from many female student writers who are helping us with assignments, so we're reaching out now to more male writers to get their perspectives and voices in our publication. Student Health 101 is an e-newsletter distributed to about 1 million students at more than 300 colleges and universities nationwide. Topics include alcohol and drug abuse, contraception, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and more. Feature stories are 1,250 to 1,500 words; short features are 500-600 words; and health briefs are 300 words. The fees paid per article vary by length and the difficulty of the subject matter. We are looking for writers with excellent reporting skills. Be sure to attach a resume and at least two writing samples. Contact: Don Rauf, don@studenthealth101.com

Freelance journalism jobs @ Stuart (FL) News

The Stuart News, a 40,000 circulation daily newspaper near Port St. Lucie, Florida, has part-time freelance opportunities in the following areas:

• News reporting -- Reporters with journalism experience in the areas of local government reporting, environmental reporting and court/legal news reporting. Include samples of your published work.
• Business reporting -- Reporters with journalism experience to cover a variety of business topics. Include samples of your published work.
• News feature reporting -- Experienced writers with journalism experience to produce in-depth stories on assigned regional topics. Include samples of your published work.
• News photographers -- You must have professional camera equipment with varying lenses, a laptop with wireless capabilities for sending pictures from the field and a background in photojournalism. Include samples of your work.
• Barefoot Bay -- News correspondent to cover the Barefoot Bay/Micco community area of south Brevard County. Ideal candidate is a resident of that area. Include samples of your writing.
• Jupiter area -- News correspondent to cover the Jupiter area. Ideal candidate is a resident of that area. Include samples of your writing.

Apply to Managing Editor Dennis Durkee at dennis.durkee@scripps.com or 1939 S. Federal Hwy., Stuart, FL 34994. No phone calls.

Freelance crime reporters in California

United Reporting, a California-based online news service producing local and statewide crime news, seeks freelance crime reporters to cover local police departments and compile arrest records.

Candidates would be expected to write one crime story a week about the area their agency or agencies cover, as well as retrieve arrest records information up to twice a week.

Rates are $25-50 per story and $25 per agency visit resulting in the collection and timely delivery of fresh arrest records. Daily deadline for assignments is 12 p.m. (noon).

This is the perfect gig for a recent journalism grad or seasoned veteran looking to supplement their income.

All interested candidates are required to meet the following criteria:
• Journalism experience / degree *
• 21 and over
• Clear criminal history background check
• Current driver’s license
• Morning until noon availability
• Provide proof of vehicle insurance
• Computer / Internet / Smartphone / Fax savvy
• Complete CA State W-9 form
• Must be reliable, professional and exhibit the willingness to succeed!
* PREFERRED: College journalism majors, college newspaper experience, daily or weekly newspaper or online publication experience, two or four-year journalism/English degree.

For more info, visit Web site at www.unitedreporting.com.

Reporter jobs @ newspapers near Boston

A local newspaper chain located North of Boston is seeking reporters and freelance journalists.

GateHouse Media New England is looking for individuals with a variety of experience, ranging from recent college graduates and individuals looking to re-enter the workforce to experienced community journalists seeking positions of significant responsibility. Both full-time and flexible part-time candidates will be considered. These positions will be based in chain's centrally located Danvers office.

Opportunities currently exist for the following newspapers and their associated websites:
Beverly Citizen
Cape Ann Beacon
Danvers Herald
Marblehead Reporter
Tri-Town Transcript

The ideal candidates will be passionate about local news, excited about the opportunity to publish both in print and online and to be part of a dynamic, innovative news organization with opportunities for long-term career development.

In addition, Gatehouse Media has opportunities throughout the North of Boston region for freelance writers, columnists and interns to work locally in their own communities. Following is a complete listing of our North newspapers:
Amesbury News
Beverly Citizen
Cape Ann Beacon (Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester)
Danvers Herald
Georgetown Record
Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle
Ipswich Chronicle
Malden Observer
Marblehead Reporter
Medford Transcript
Melrose Free Press
Newburyport Current
North Andover Citizen
North Shore Sunday
Salem Gazette
Saugus Advertiser
Stoneham Sun
Swampscott Reporter
Tri-Town Transcript (Boxford, Topsfield, Middleton)
Wakefield Observer

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and at least two writing samples and salary requirements to:
GateHouse Media New England
Human Resources
254 Second Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
E-mail to: ghmnejobs@ghmne.com
Fax to: 781-433-6947