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Sizzling celeb-gossip mag heat seeks a News Reporter - Maternity Cover only
Do you have more front than Jordan, never fail to get into a party (whether your name is on the door or not) and have a bulging contacts book? Heat is seeking a News Reporter who can deliver exclusives every week. A sense of style is as crucial as a sparkling way with words, and almost as necessary as a keen instinct for blagging.
Askamum seeks an internet-savvy, parenting genius to produce content for their website
Askamum is the website of UK parenting magazines Mother & Baby and Pregnancy & birth, published by Bauer Media. They are looking for a Web Content Producer. The successful candidate will be an experienced web journalist with creative flair, technical aptitude and a good knowledge of the parenting market.
Can journalists make it as entrepreneurs?
As we enter a new decade that’s likely to hold greater challenges for freelance journalists than ever, Tom Hill asks whether we can combine our creativity with business sense to become part of the new breed of journalist entrepreneurs. He advises us to “get up to speed with business and create a new opportunity.”
Imitation Fruit Lit Journal seeks submissions of creative work to fill their fruit basket
Imitation Fruit Literary Journal is seeking submissions of sparkling and thought-provoking short stories, creative nonfiction and poetry for the next issue of the online publication. Though the journal does not presently pay for writing used in the journal, they encourage writers to use the site as a way of promoting their work.
Virginmedia presents a job opportunity for freelance writers who specialise in nutrition
If you’re an experienced nutrition writer with the ability to produce authoritatively written features on food, Virginmedia want to hear from you. The successful applicant will be expected to provide ad hoc expert features for Virginmedia’s home and family channel, covering all the latest developments in nutrition and health.
Adfero offers opportunities for writers eager to get into online news and content provision
Adfero is looking for talented and enthusiastic content writers to join its DirectNews division in their offices in Manchester and Leeds. These entry-level roles offer the chance to publish a lot of copy; gain exposure to a wide range of commercial sectors; and learn about the basic principles of writing for SEO.
WordWide contract publishers seek a Freelance Editor
WordWide is inviting job applications from freelance editors with experience of working in contract publishing. The role entails providing editorial and fashion direction for a shopping centre magazine. The work available is likely to be a maximum of seven full days work per issue spread over 10 weeks, so flexibility is key.
Distant Worlds anthology calls for submissions of novella-length Sci-Fi
Library of Science Fiction & Fantasy Press is inviting submissions of novella-length Science Fiction for their brand new anthology entitled Distant Worlds. The anthology will have room for only four or five novellas, so make sure you submit your finest writing for the best possible chance of inclusion.

