Research/ Publishing Assistant for Digital Food Publishing Platform

1000 Cookbooks, a digital culinary publishing platform - think of it as Spotify for cookbooks, is looking for a NYC-based assistant. A start-up company with the support of country's culinary cognoscenti from Harold McGee, Ruth Reichl, Amanda Hesser, Lidia Bastianich to Daniel Boulud and Wolfgang Puck among many, many other extraordinary food influencers, 1000 Cookbooks is looking for an enthusiastic cookbook lover and unabashedly keen foodie to help launch a first-of-its kind subscription site providing access to the very best cookbook content.

Duties would include researching and communicating with publishers, research into book rights, social media outreach, creating editorial content such as writing author bios and profiles, writing food inspired seasonal articles, communicating with cookbook authors and food writers, fact-checking and general research tasks.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week (flexible)

In return, the assistant will gain intimate knowledge of how a digital platform is formed and the nuts and bolts of launching a start-up. This is an ideal role for anyone looking to get into food writing or digital food publishing.

Links:
http://www.1000cookbooks.com
http://app.1000cookbooks.com

Researcher & Communications Writer

The Researcher & Communications Writer will conduct research, and write press releases and pitch media outlets. Writers will be given topics and can also initiate their own story ideas, pitches and articles.

Must commit to a project or 5 hours of work minimum, not in office.
Must read and understand some background information before interview.

Topics vary but largest client is in health area. Understanding and interest in health, wellness, nutrition and staying current with latest medical studies, and developments in science good but not necessary. Hard workers and top students a plus!

Food Blog Contributor

Our website is currently seeking contributors. We are looking for weekly or bi-weekly food blog style posts. Meals are covered by a stipend.

Contributing to Midtown Lunch is an excellent opportunity to get exposure, showcase you writing, and build your portfolio while having fun.

Contributors

The Pavlovic Today, a media hub for fragmented society will be launching in March 2016.

We are looking for contributors who see themselves as an unaffiliated social force. Our media platform strives to promote intellectual substance and the spirit of authentic storytelling. We are bringing stories into the public forum where they won’t go unnoticed. The voices of The Pavlovic Today are in search of a deeper perspective on our lives and times.

Journalists will work under direct supervision of the Editor-in-Chief and will be given an opportunity to write OpEd, features, and develop in-depth stories and interviews.

We are looking for strong voices who are passionate about what they write. We are currently developing a prototype for our site.

Duties: Reporting and writing profiles,pitching stories, writing and developing Q&As, features, OpEds, investigative pieces, conducting interviews.

Writer

We are looking for smart witty writers with a unique perspective and approach to personal finance, such as but not limited to:
1. Saving & Budgeting: How to Save, Online Tools
Debt & Lines of Credit: Student Loans, Credit/Debit Cards, Car Loans, Mortgages
2. Retirement: Fundamentals, What you need to know / ask
Investing/ Entrepreneurship: How to Earn Money, Fundamentals
3. Financial Considerations Across 2 Countries: Remesas, Owning Property
4. Finance Articles related to Holidays / Events: ex) Valentine’s Day, SuperBowl

Contributing Writer

We are looking for an intern to join our editorial team. The role will involve all aspects of content creation, from writing, publishing, making videos to sourcing great ones!

What you'll do as part of the team:
• WRITE! There’s no such thing as boring news. You will shape the news by determining what matters to you and your peers.
• Find new ways to engage our audience, source talent, distribute content, and pitch ideas.
• Help plan and attend events
• Work in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Have a clear path for professional growth and gain experience in the world of startups.

Contributor

Thanks to a grant from the City of New York and the MINY Media Center by IFP, we're expanding our freelance network--and we'd love to work with j-school grads.

Contributor

Tabelog is seeking a contributor to write restaurant and food related blog articles. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Create 1500-2000 word blog articles on restaurant topics following instructions provided by senior editors and your own research.
- Curate photos for the above mentioned topic areas.
- Attend weekly editorial team meetings and pitch story ideas.
- Submit 5 articles weekly
This position is open immediately and pays $40/article.

Bloggers, Reporters, Photographers and Videographers

We need writers to write blog posts about the films and filmmakers that have been selected for our film festival, which takes place Feb. 18-27. Topics range from profiles to service pieces, such as how to fund your indie features. You might want to write just one post, or contribute several per week —either way works for us.

Additionally, we will need photographers, reporters, and videographers during the festival.

This is a great opportunity to get professional experience and have fun, too.

Contributor

Paid Journalism Contributor Position for American Entrepreneurship Today
We seek student writers for an immediate paid contributor opportunities on our writing team. Students will work remotely on assignments and submit articles online to our New Jersey office, where our business editor will review them.

Our contributor program provides aspiring writers with a unique opportunity to hone their research, analytical and writing skills and benefit from a defined editorial review process.

Responsibilities

• Write short news and insight/ advice articles aimed at the entrepreneurial readership base
• Fact check, transcribe and conduct interviews
• Participate in developing content for our social media platforms
• Some on-site reporting

Qualifications/ Requirements
• Excellent written and verbal skills including strong fundamentals on grammar, spelling and syntax
• Coursework in writing
• Experience and/or interest in digital media helpful, but not required
• Self-starter and proven experience showing commitment to work and deadlines
• 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
• Interest in entrepreneurism and startups a plus