Job Sources on The Net

by Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon        

In today's digital world, more than ever before, information is power. The Internet makes it possible to gain access and exchange information across continents in no time and often at little or no cost. In this New World Order, speed is essential to success. That is, speed in locating, retrieving and delivering the right information.

This means that wherever you, the writer, editor, and reporter are geographically located, you need every advantage you can get to quickly find freelance, working from-home or permanent assignments. To help you achieve your writing goals, we have selected a list of websites that provide reliable information on job openings in all areas of the industry, both nationwide and around the world.   

How, where, and what do you search?  It would seem that the more job sources you visit the more you multiply your chances to find the right job opportunity. Yes, but and then, like I did when I first started using job source sites, you may soon find yourself trapped in an endless, but exhilarating, search. You might end up like me when I started exploring the web for jobs --  with a fat list of writing possibilities and not even a comma jotted down on a sheet of paper. To save you from turning into a surf addict, I'd like to share a few tips:  
 -First, carefully screen sites listing job opportunities and eliminate those that do not correspond to your needs.

-Second, choose sites 4 (5 maximum) and subscribe to them or visit them regularly.  Many sites are free. Some require a subscription charge.

-Third, select writing newsletters (3-4), which also feature market updates.

-Fourth, set a day during the week or a couple of hours at the end of each day (don't start in the morning because you will end up spending all day exploring the Net) that you will devote to your job search (retrieve information, narrow down your choices, reply to ads, send query letters, prepare articles, etc). One of the rules to make it as a writer is to seize the opportunity as soon as it presents itself.  What are you waiting for?

Job Sources for Freelancers

Creative Freelancer
http://www.freelancers.com/
Freelance writers, editors, copyeditors, etc. can search for jobs and post their resume.

Freelance Online

http://www.FreelanceOnline.com
Online service for freelancers in the publishing and advertising fields. Paid membership gives you access to job listing and other services. You can also post your profile. Resource area lists helpful links and information on freelancing.  Open Forum is a plus.

FreelanceWriters.com

http://freelancewriters.com is a searchable database of writers from all around the world and all categories. Writers can register to be listed in the database. 

Freelance Writing

http://www.FreelanceWriting.com
For writers, journalists, public relations pros and researchers. It provides a broad selection of job opportunities. Great site to use to network. Paying newsletter Writing4money can be delivered into your e-mail box every Monday morning. Offers information on new paying markets.  Submission guidelines listed by market category.  Links with publications working with freelance writers.

Freelancejobnews.com

http://freelancejobsnews.com/
Lists jobs available by category: writing, editor web design, graphic design, illustration, etc. Freelance and working-at-home opportunities listed separately. Links with magazines in need of writers. 

Worldwide Freelance

http://www.worldwidefreelance.com
Extensive lists of paying markets, including specialty markets. Listing by country. Guidelines database available. Attractive site, easy to browse.

Allfreelancework

http://www.allfreelancework.com
A huge resource for freelancers, with over a thousand projects posted every day. It is free to apply for jobs and post jobs.  You can also display your portfolio/career profile so that employers can find you.

Job Sources for Writers/Editors/Copyeditors/Publishers

Absolute Write Newsletter

http://www.absolutewrite.com
Comprehensive website for professional writers. Free newsletter delivered weekly into your inbox. Provides market updates and lots of information related to writing and freelancing.  Great resource for freelance writers including technical writers, screenwriters and other specialty writing. New section provides updates on worldwide markets. Most markets are paying. For full benefits, it is necessary to subscribe. Worth doing it.

Authorlink Jobs Available

http://www.authorlink.com/jobavail.html
Is a marketplace for the writer and editor. Provides writers with access to publishing professionals. Database of submission guidelines is available. Offers variety of services such as helping writers find editors and agents, helping self-published authors market their titles.  Features top industry news.

Craigslist

http://www.craigslist.com/wri/
Focuses primarily on writing and editing jobs in the San Francisco/Peninsula area.

Editor and Publisher

http://www.editorandpublisher.com
Online version of classified ads from the newspaper industry's trade journal. Considers itself the authoritative weekly magazine covering the newspaper industry in North America. You have to be a member to enjoy benefits. However, job openings are made available for free one week after they have been posted. Also lots of valuable and free information.

Filbertpublishing.com

http://www.filbertpublishing.com
Free e-zine magazine for writers. Free delivery of newsletter in your e-mail box.

FundsforWriters

http://www.fundsforwriters.com
For $9/year, you receive listing of paying opportunities in the US and some abroad. FrundsforWriters offers plenty of valuable information you don't find on most sites such as fellowships, writing partnerships with nonprofit, corporate sponsors and others.  Newsletter is free.

Inscriptions

http://www.inscriptionsmagazine.com
This weekly e-mail newsletter offers extensive job openings in several categories: writer/editor, copyeditor, publisher, web designer, etc. Regular update of industry news. Lots of solid information on writing-related events. 

Jobs for Copy Editors

http://www.copyeditorjobs.com
Is a free service provided to the publishing community. Openings listed for different job categories: editorial manager, editor, copyeditor, proofreader, medical writer, etc.  To apply, you need to provide resume, salary history and work samples. Current openings can be viewed on the job board.

National Association of Women Writers - NAWW

http://www.naww.org/
For women writers only. Newsletter is free. Provides market updates, resources for writers and much more. Very supportive environment. To enjoy full benefits, you need to become a member. Has chapters nationwide.

Writerfind Jobs 

http://www.writerfind.com
Freelance and Telecommuting Jobs for professional writers and writerfinders - anywhere in the world. Jobs classified by category (editing, journalism, technical writing, corporate communications and instructional writing.) You can also post your profile. When you sign up, you receive regular updates in your e-mail box. The Network of International Journalists site is a great feature. Journalists from around the world volunteer to share their journalism experience and give you insight about working abroad.

Writer's Digest  

http://www.writersdigest.com/
The site includes daily market updates, a searchable database for writer's guidelines and an online-exclusive ranking of places to get published

Writer Gazette

http://www.writergazette.com
Nice site with reliable markets and jobs posting. Writers can get a webpage hosted at Writer Gazette for as low as $1.25/month with free promotion!

WritersMarket.com. 

http://www.writersmarket.com
Is part of Writer's Digest Group. For writers only. Membership required. But you can get their free weekly update delivered to your inbox, writersdigest.com. Provides comprehensive market update by category.  Offers several services and benefits such as a Submission Tracker to help you manage manuscripts, submissions and the status of queries and assignments. Complete contact information for hundreds of literary agents and agencies.  Provides submission guidelines for magazines, newspapers of all genres and links to research resources and writing sites.

Writersweekly.com

http://www.writersweekly.com
The highest-circulation Freelance writing ezine in the world, says its banner. Weekly update features freelance jobs and paying markets for writers, editors, copyeditors, reporters etc. All job listings are less than one week old. Offers articles, tips and resources useful to writers.

Writing for DOLLARS!

http://www.WritingForDollars.com
Free Ezine for writers featuring market update and tricks and ideas to sell what your write.

The Write Jobs

http://writerswrite.com/jobs
Job board maintains listings of current employment opportunities. Positions listed in various categories: journalism, editor positions, freelance, technical and staff writing positions. It also provides links to other writing-related job resources, direct links to company job pages and newsgroup job searches. You can also add your skills. Jobs listed by category.

Writing-Word.com

http://www.writing-world.com/
Free bi-weekly newsletter with tons of good information. Offers market updates nationwide and worldwide, including niche markets, contest lists, feature articles and more. Hundreds of links on all types of writing.

Writer's Resource Center

http://www.poewar.com/jobs.htm
This clean, user-friendly site has been in existence since 1993.  Lists jobs openings and freelance opportunities. Good links.

WriteThinking 

http://www.writethinking.net
Loads of tech-writing jobs from around the country, listed by state.

Job Sources for Journalists

Career-Kri.com
http://www.Career-Kri.com
Site of Knights-Ridder, a communication company engaged in newspapers and Internet publishing. Features listing of jobs available in all its publications.  Other links let you post your resume.  

Gannett Newspapers

http://www.gannett.com/job
Listings of job openings in various divisions of Gannett and all Gannett newspapers.

IRE Job Center

http://www.ire.org/jobs/look.html
 IRE stands for investigative reporters and editors. The Job Center features jobs in journalism, especially news reporting, editing, producing and researching. You can search it at no charge, but membership required enjoying full benefits.

JournalismJobs.com

http://www.journalismjob.com. Operated in partnership with Columbia Journalism Review, this site provides detailed job lists in all branches of the industry. Listings are first-rate with openings from such media as the New York Times and CNN. Filter the list by using the drop-down menus in boxes near the top of the page. Site offers links to information about conventions, conferences, job fairs, etc. 

JournalismNext.com

http://www.JournalismNext.com.
Leading job and community web site for minority journalists. You can search job listings for free. You can also participate in the discussion forum.

McClatchy Newspapers, Inc. Jobs

http://www.Mcclatchy.com
The McClatchy Company is a leading newspaper and Internet publisher. Provides job listings in several categories available within the company.

National Diversity Journalism Job Bank.

http://www.newsjobs.com
Job openings in all aspects of the newspaper and media industries from advertising and public relations to management and editorial. You'll need to sign up for a password to have access to resources. In addition to viewing lists of jobs, the site allows you to post your resume. Provides job-hunting tips and links with other job banks.

NewsJobs Network

http://www.newsjobs.net
Editing and writing jobs for the U.S., Canada and the UK.  Free newsletter and discussions. Will give you tips on how to search the web, prepare a resume, etc&Links to guideline database.

Newslink JobLink for Journalists

http://www.newslink.org
Listing of journalistic jobs on line and in print, etc. Links to major newspapers, magazines as well as radio and TV networks nation-wide. You can also post your own job search ad. Access is free and very user-friendly.

SportsEditor.com

http://www.sportseditor.com
The Web's home for online sports editors, producers and writers.  Lists job openings in the US and links to general sport sites nationwide.

U.C. Berkeley J-Jobs

http://www.journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/
Provided by UC Berkley's Graduate School of Journalism. This site focuses primarily on journalism jobs with magazines, TVs and radios both regular and freelance. Also lists internships available. This site allows you to select from any 10 categories in a drop-down menu. 

General Job Sites

Search these sites with keywords such as writer, writing, editor, editing, copyeditor, etc.

Careerpath
http://www.careerpath.com

Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com. 

Headhunter.net
http://www.Headhunter.net/

HotJobs.com
http://www.hotjobs.com

+Jobs America
http://www.plusjobs.org

Media Bistro
http://www.mediabistro.com/epn/joblistings

Monster.com
http://www.monster.com

Sunoasis.com
http://sunoasis.com

International Job Sites

Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job and Employment Board

http://www.jeffgaulin.com
Writing and editing jobs in Canada and international (including the US) in print, radio, TV, web sites and for public and private organizations. Lists job openings for professional writers and students, freelance and fulltime. You directly apply to the employer listed. You can also be listed in the Journalists-for-Hire directory pages.

Jobs in Japan

http://www.jobsinjapan.com
Not focused specifically on writing/editing jobs, but worth searching by keyword.

Journalism.co.uk

http://www.journalism.co.uk
Resources for international journalists, including extensive job listings for editors, writers, and other media-related professionals (primarily in the UK).

The Media Network

http://www.tmn.co.uk/
Whether you're a journalist (or writer) looking for a job, or a job looking for a journalist, this site is for you. It offers a wide selection of writing and editing jobs within Britain. Journalists can also post their resumes and "jobs wanted" ads.

Monster.com (international)

http://international.monster.com
The international section of Monster.com offers specialized "job boards" for several different countries, as well as more regional areas. Relocation tips and message boards for job seekers are a plus.

Overseas Jobs Express

http://www.overseasjobs.com
Described as "the fastest way of finding a job abroad," this site often lists jobs for writers and editors.

Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon is a freelance writer specialized in women's issues and children non-fiction. She is responsible for a monthly weekly column at Washington Women, Looking your Best. Her articles have appeared in numerous sites and publications including (Medscape.com, Aribella.com, Nervy Girl, Washington Parents and New Moon for Girls.)
Brigitteaflalo@aol.com