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[part-time] Contributing Writer/ Davis at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer with a thorough knowledge of the Davis area of Sacramento to review restaurants, bars, and music venues and clubs, as well as profile businesses and civic issues for the current Sacramento GuideSite, http://sacramento.about.com/. The successful applicant is an excellent web writer with personal and professional connections to the Davis area of Sacramento, who is able to work well in a collaborative environment with an editor and About.com\‘s lead Sacramento writer. Candidates should also have previously published writing-either online or in print-related to the topic.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

Local residents and those relocating to Sacramento

TOPICS TO COVER:

Individual profiles of restaurants, bars, clubs and music venues, shops and businesses in Davis

‘Top Picks\’ lists like Best Live Music Venues, Best Happy Hours, Best Mexican Restaurants, Best Vintage Shops, etc.

**Profiles of specific Davis scenes, such as art, fashion, music, food, etc.

**A detailed live calendar with actionable contact information for each event

**Scene coverage and photo galleries of local events, both big and small

**Profiles of recurring annual parties (New Year\‘s Eve bashes, St. Patty\‘s Day Beer Busts, etc.)

**Articles on important civic issues such as local elections, crime, etc.

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Hyde Park at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer with a thorough knowledge of the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago to review restaurants, bars, and music venues and clubs, as well as profile businesses and civic issues for the current Chicago GuideSite, http://chicago.about.com/. The successful applicant is an excellent web writer with personal and professional connections to the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, who is able to work well in a collaborative environment with an editor and About.com\‘s lead Chicago writer. Candidates should also have previously published writing-either online or in print-related to the topic.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

Local residents and those relocating to Chicago

TOPICS TO COVER:

Individual profiles of restaurants, bars, clubs and music venues, shops and businesses in Hyde Park

‘Top Picks\’ lists like Best Live Music Venues, Best Happy Hours, Best Mexican Restaurants, Best Vintage Shops, etc.

**Profiles of specific Hyde Park scenes, such as art, fashion, music, food, etc.

**A detailed live calendar with actionable contact information for each event

**Scene coverage and photo galleries of local events, both big and small

**Profiles of recurring annual parties (New Year\‘s Eve bashes, St. Patty\‘s Day Beer Busts, etc.)

**Articles on important civic issues such as local elections, crime, etc.

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Italian Cities at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com seeks a passionate, qualified writer to help cover Italy’s most-visited cities for the current About.com GuideSite, Italy Travel (http://goitaly.about.com).

While working alongside our Guide to Italy Travel, you will be providing first-time and repeat visitors a top-to bottom look at all these popular tourist destinations have to offer, without overlapping or duplicating existing content. The ideal candidate is a published writer (with clips) who either lives or has lived in Italy, or who visits regularly enough to be considered an expert… experience writing for the Web is a plus. We encourage all applicants to browse About Travel (http://www.about.com/travel) to gain a general sense of our voice, format, and presentation.

The successful candidate should be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and the current Italy Travel Guide.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

You should write with first-time tourists in mind, but also need to provide the kind of compelling content that veteran visitors would also read and enjoy.

TOPICS TO COVER:

Topics include in-depth city coverage of tourist information that hasn’t yet been covered on Italy Travel, including reviews, profiles, and recommendations for accommodations, dining, things to do, attractions, nightlife, shopping, etc. Photo galleries should mostly focus on specific attractions (museums, piazzas, etc.) or themes (Naples After Dark, Foothills of Florence), as opposed to general city galleries such as ‘Venice Photos.’

The main destinations to cover are: Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice. There’s also room for additional coverage of less-visited cities located within daytrip distance from these five cities.

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Men's Shoes at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer with a thorough knowledge of men’s shoes to write for our Shoes site: http://shoes.about.com. The successful candidate should be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and the Shoes Guide.

Candidates should have previously published writing-either online or in print-and will ideally have a background in men’s shoes or men’s apparel generally.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

The primary audience for this site is men who want to dress well and look great without spending a lot of money. The writer will need to be able to cover current trends in men’s shoes, give shopping advice to budget-conscious consumers, and offer tips and tricks on caring for shoes and coordinating looks. The writer will be especially adept at finding stylish budget options and will have an engaging and welcoming voice.

TOPICS TO COVER:

The men’s shoes writer should cover trends and classic looks, shopping advice, profiles of brands and designers, and so on. A sample of article titles follows:

— The Men’s Best Dress Shoes for Suits

— Men’s Shoe Colors (the best shoe colors for blue pants, etc.)

— Dress Shoes for Men

— Comfortable Men’s Dress Shoes

— Comfortable Men’s Shoe Brands

— Men’s Boots (How to Wear Men’s Dress Boots, etc., What to Look for in Winter Boots for Men)

— The Best Men’s Shoes for Shorts

— Men’s Shoe Styles

— The History of Men’s Shoes (showcasing styles from different eras … men’s platforms from the 70s, etc.)

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Mexico Beach Resorts at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com seeks a passionate, qualified writer to cover Mexican beach destinations, including but not limited to Acapulco, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta, for the current About.com GuideSite, Mexico Travel (http://gomexico.about.com).

While working alongside our Guide to Mexico Travel, you will be providing first-time and repeat visitors a comprehensive look at all these popular tourist destinations have to offer, without overlapping or duplicating existing content. The ideal candidate is a published writer (with clips) who either lives or has lived in Mexico, or who visits regularly enough to be considered an expert… experience writing for the Web is a plus. We encourage all applicants to browse About Travel (http://www.about.com/travel) to gain a general sense of our voice, format, and presentation.

The successful candidate should be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and the current Mexico Travel Guide.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

You should write with first-time tourists in mind, but also need to provide the kind of compelling content that veteran visitors would also read and enjoy.

TOPICS TO COVER:

Topics include in-depth coverage of the basic trip-planning essentials for travel to Mexico’s beach destinations (how to get there, when and where to go, what to expect, etc.) as well as reviews, profiles, and recommendations for accommodations

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Model Horses at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer to cover the topic of model horses for the current Miniatures Guide Site http://miniatures.about.com. The writer will be active in model horse showing. He or she should also have experience remodeling and painting model horses.

To be considered for this position you must be knowledgeable about model horses, specifically the following topics:

**Model horse showing (photo and live shows)

**NAMHSA (National American Model Horse Show Association)

**IPABRA (International Pedigree Assignment and Bloodline Research Association)

**Points judging system for regional and national show classes (preferably internationally, as well)

**reshaping model horses for poses, painting and adding manes and tails to model horses

The contributor will be an experienced web writer and communicator with a friendly voice that model horse enthusiasts can connect with. The writer must be open and flexible to ideas and edits… be consistently able to produce concise, accurate copy… and possess a solid understanding of Internet use. The successful candidate should be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and the current Miniatures Guide. Staying up to date on the latest news and events related to model horses is essential. Good photography skills an asset.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

The primary audience for content related to this topic is the model horse beginner. This person is new to the topic, and requires a basic introduction to model horses.

TOPICS TO COVER:

The contributor will work with the Miniatures Guide to outline general story ideas and will work independently to publish 12 pieces of content each month. Some possible topics to be covered:

collectible types of model horses (plastic, resin, china and porcelain)
main points which are needed in order to show in particular categories
reshaping model horses for poses, painting and adding manes and tails to model horses
pedigree assignment (keeping records and stud books for model horses)
creating props, tack and costumes
taking photos for online and live shows
examples of popular breeds on the model show circuit
painting particular breeds coats/markings
setting the scene for a live show display

—best props for particular show classes

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Motorcycle Repair at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer with a thorough knowledge of motorcycle repair for our motorcycle site (http://motorcycles.about.com). The successful candidate should be able to write and photograph how-to projects, describe maintenance processes, and cover common mechanical and aesthetic modifications to motorcycles. Candidates should have previously published writing — either online or in print — and be proven experts on motorcycle maintenance.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

You will be writing for the owner/rider, not a mechanic. So you need to make sure when using any jargon that you explain it very clearly.

Most folks won’t have any experience doing maintenance/repair, so while ambitious projects are great to see, make sure you’ve covered the stuff most people will need to know.

TOPICS TO COVER:

Step-by-step explanations of motorcycle maintenance: how to change spark plugs, install a drive chain, adjust engine valves, etc.

How-to guides to modification: how to lower a motorcycle suspension, install a fairing, change fork oil, etc.

Explanations of how to know when a motorcycle requires maintenance… riding habits, service intervals, warning signs, etc.

Visual representations of maintenance and modification techniques will be a key component to the how-tos, so photography skills will be essential.

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Network Media Players at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for an experienced writer to cover network media players, as part of the Home Theater GuideSite (http://hometheater.about.com/). The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about this fast-evolving market… able to translate technical information into succinct, unbiased reviews and advice… and capable of submitting clean, clear copy without direct supervision. The candidate should also be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and About.com\‘s lead Home Theater writer. Candidates must have industry contacts and a proven track record of obtaining review units of electronics.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

The Home Theater GuideSite provides useful, detailed information for people who are looking to create or add to home theaters. The writer will cover the fast-growing category of network media players or media extenders, which allow readers to watch streaming or downloaded video on their televisions, as well as turn their home theaters into hubs for their digital photographs and digital music collections.

TOPICS TO COVER:

Once hired, the writer will work with the Guide to Home Theater to outline general story ideas, and then work independently to create content that includes:

Reviews, tutorials and buying advice about network media players and media extenders, such as the Verismo VuNow, Roku Digital Media Player, and Apple TV.
Tutorials only about media player/extender capabilities built into other products, such as Blu-ray Disc players and Televisions

** Other topics as identified by you, the editor, and the site\‘s lead writer

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Online Game Cheats at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for an experienced writer and gamer to cover cheats and strategies for online games for the Video Game Cheats GuideSite (http://vgstrategies.about.com/). The ideal candidate will be passionate about staying on top of the strategies for playing online games, enthusiastic about building community and user-generated content, and capable of producing a lot of clean, clear copy without direct supervision. The candidate must also be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and About.com\‘s lead Video Game Cheats writer. The candidate should already be familiar with and active part of online gaming communities such as World or Warcraft and any of the Zynga games popularized by Facebook and MySpace.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

The Video Game Cheats GuideSite provides friendly, informed, actionable information for gamers who want to maximize their game playing abilities. The lead writer for the site focuses primarily on console games (Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, as well as handheld units and PC games). The online games writer will delve into cheats and strategies for online games, including everything from World of Warcraft to the latest Facebook craze. The site has an active community and a strong component of user-generated content, which the contributing writer will be expected to support and encourage.

TOPICS TO COVER:

Once hired, the writer will work with the Guide to Video Game Cheats to outline general story ideas, and then work independently to create playing advice for games that include:

World of Warcraft
Lord of the Rings Online
Aion
Final Fantasy XI
Warhammer Online
Mafia Wars
Dragon Wars
FarmVille

** Other games identified by you and the site\‘s lead writer

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[part-time] Contributing Writer/Pre-Columbian History in the Americas at About.com

2010-03-05 00:00:00

Location: Nationwide - USA
URL: http://beaguide.about.com/cwapplynow.htm

Description:

About.com is looking for a professional writer with a background and experience in history to cover the topic of Pre-Columbian history in the Americas for the current Archaeology GuideSite (http://archaeology.about.com).

An ideal candidate would be a history professor/teacher, archaeologist, or historian who can write knowledgeably for a broad audience on topics related to the pre-Columbian history.

The contributing writer will need to be capable of expressing complicated concepts and history in simple, practical language, and write for a non-academic audience. Candidates should be able to convey what makes this time period interesting, and should have a lively and engaging writing style.Candidates should have previously published writing-either online or in print — and should be able to secure, with rights to publish, high quality photos of historic sites.

Finally, the successful candidate should be willing and able to work in a collaborative environment with an editor and the current Archaeology Guide.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:

The primary audience for this topic is students and teachers. Historians and archaeology buffs and also a major audience. Finally, people who are planning trips to historical sites and want background information are also an audience.

TOPICS TO COVER:

The contributing writer will work with the editor and archaeology Guide to outline general story ideas, and will create content independently. More coverage is needed of North American civilizations than South American, because of the pre-existing coverage in place on the Archaeology site.

Indigenous Civilizations:

Create profiles of pre-Columbian civilizations such as:

-Hopewell

~~Toltec~~

Zapotec

- Anasazi

- Mississippian

-etc.

Add to existing profiles of

-Olmec

-Aztec

-Maya

-Inca

-Moche

-See a full list of pre-Columbian cultures to cover: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pre-Columbian_civilizations

Also helpful would be timelines of the history of these civilizations, information on their major accomplishments (advancements in math, architecture, etc), and background information on rituals, religion, and culture. Give readers a sense of how people in pre-Columbian America lived: How did they eat? What kinds of houses did they inhabit? Did they have money? Were they nomadic or settled? What gods/goddesses did they believe in? etc.

Information on Cities & Important Sites / Walking Tours:

Create image galleries, step-by-step tours, and other resources on famous sites from pre-Columbian history such as:

- Poverty Point

- Cahokia

-Tenochtitlan

-Teotihucan

-etc

An example of a walking tour is: http://archaeology.about.com/od/incaarchaeology/ss/machu_picchu_gc.htm

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