Saturday, May 21, 2011
Professional Writing Services - Get Your Business to the Next Stage!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Magazine Writer- SF
AskMissA.com's founder, Andrea Rodgers has been featured in Vogue, Allure and W magazines, and the blog has been featured on FoxNews, CNN, Washington Post, USA Today and other media outlets.
We are excited to be expanding our reach to include 14 U.S. cities, and are looking for writers in-the-know to cover cultural and charity events, and highlight the San Francisco's neighborhoods -- where to shop, where to eat, what salons are a great value, best spas, how to get involved in the community and volunteer, and basically give readers a unique personal perspective on the San Francisco. This is great exposure for you, a wonderful resume builder, and a fun way to network. Often you will receive complimentary tickets to cover events, and other perks. If you currently have a blog, you will be able to link to your website to drive traffic. This is a great opportunity to showcase charities you are involved with, and your favorite spots in the city. Often you will receive complimentary tickets to cover events, and other perks. If you currently have a blog, you will be able to link to your website to drive traffic. This is a great opportunity to showcase charities you are involved with, and your favorite spots in the city.
We are looking for writers to cover one or more of the following topics:
Around the City - neighborhoods, day trips
Art and Culture - museums, symphony, opera, international cultures
Boutiques and Local Fashion - local fashion shows, local designers, local boutiques --- not chains
Charity - how to volunteer, great places to volunteer, charity events and walks etc.
Festivals, Sports and Concerts - big live music concerts, street festivals, sporting events or watching
Home and Design - home tours, decorator houses, interior decorators in the area, home furnishing boutiques
Moms and Family - things to do with the kids, things for new moms, etc.
Networking - Women's Groups, Young Professional Groups and their events
Restaurants and Nightlife - restaurant reviews, best brunch spots, etc.
Salon, Spa and Local Beauty - hair, makeup, nails, etc.
Networking - events, women and professional's organizations and clubs
Bakeries, Chocolatiers, and Specialty Foods - Farmer's Markets, Cupcake places, Cookie places, etc.
Hotels, Inns & Resorts - fabulous hotels, and nearby weekend getaways
Please check out http://www.askmissa.com, and email Andrea Rodgers if you are interested.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Fashion Correspondent & Producer, FabTV (SF)
Your responsibilities will include both on-camera hosting, interviewing, reseraching, writing and producing on-camera fashion segments. As FabTV's fashion correspondent, you will be speaking to and interacting our community of happy, sweet, friendly and always smart and savvy "girlfriends". We offer our viewers valuable how-tos, styling tips and trend reports to help our viewers feel their very best.
Qualifications:
You may be, but are not required to be, a fashion or on-camera pro, but you are interested, passionate and knowledgeable about fashion, style and shopping for our demographic. You must be a natural communicator who is comfortable on camera and can authentically embrace the breadth of the FabSugar brand as its video voice.
Posted by Magie Fong
Sunday, April 18, 2010
General Electic Fashion/Shopping Editor (NYC)
Fashion / Shopping Editor
Company
General Electric
Industry
Digital Media
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
New York, New York, US
Posted Date
29 Mar. 2010
Deadline Date
29 Apr. 2010
Category
Editing
Compensation
Relocation Expenses - None
Description
| NBC’s city websites cover essential local news, culture, entertainment and lifestyle information from the standpoint of a true insider. We are looking for an intelligent and highly motivated editor to direct the coverage of fashion and shopping across our city websites and digital platforms. The editor will manage a deputy editor as well as contributors across 10 or more markets to create fashion and shopping content (videos, articles, blogs and slideshows) for various local platforms. The edi | |
| Responsibilities: | |
| Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements: | |
| GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. | |
Posted by Kris Iringan
CBS News Entertainment Writer/Blogger (NYC)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Identify, write and produce stories for cbsnews.com entertainment section.
*Develop ideas for extended and original coverage in concert with team.
*Produce interactive elements, such as photo galleries as needed.
*Ensure timely coverage and superior story packaging with video, graphics, audio and other interactive elements for cbsnews.com
JOB FUNCTION:
Editorial/Writing
Internet/Digital Media
News
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor's degree required, journalism graduate degree preferred
*3+ years journalism reporting/writing experience
*Entertainment reporting experience a major advantage
*Web site experience a plus, not required, but must be computer savvy
*Fantastic news judgment
*Ability to write strong, clean copy with accuracy and flavor
*Ability to multitask and work effectively and fast under deadline pressure
*Willingness to work varied shifts
*Superior communications skills and understanding of management principles
*Team-oriented and a leader by example
*Demonstrate outstanding initiative
*Passion for and knowledge of entertainment, celebrity, and fashion is a big plus. Creative writing style and voice is also a major plus.
Location: NYC broadcast center
*Must successfully pass a background check
Posted by Kris Iringan
Bloomingdale's Copywriter (NYC)
Bloomingdales.com has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Copywriter to contribute to our in-house online creative team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized person to help capture the season's important fashion/cultural trends and keep our online advertising modern, innovative, and inspired.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensuring consistency and adherence to bloomingdales.com copy standards
- Writing informative, brand-right descriptions
- Effectively managing the production workflow for assigned families of business
- Attend all merchandise presentation meetings, make note of all new merchandise
- Maintaining high standards for writing and proofreading
Skills Summary:
- Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising or marketing
- Minimum 2 years copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion or publishing.
- Background in retail highly desirable.
- Ability to think strategically about interactive design and advertising.
- Strong conceptual skills with knowledge of how copy relates to art, design, graphics
- and typography.
- Ability to work independently as well as partner with others and work well within a team; ability to provide guidance and direction to junior team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Ability to write in various styles for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with the Internet, with awareness and opinions of the direction of design and advertising.
- Working knowledge of Macintosh, proficiency with Word, experience with database tools, knowledge of Internet technology
Bloomingdale's is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Posted by Kris Iringan
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Benefit Cosmetics Junior Copywriter (San Francisco, CA)
To be in consideration for the Junior Copywriter position, please include sample copy for three of our products: lemon aid, you rebel, and ooh la lift, along with your resume and cover letter
Summary:
Responsibilities include copywriting and working with Copy Team, Marketing Team, Co-Creators on creative copy direction. This position interfaces with all departments at Benefit and requires a person who possesses a collaborative work style. This position requires excellent organizational and follow-up skills, outstanding communication skills, and a self -managed person who can multi-task and embrace the Marketing Department attitude and spirit as well as Benefit’s entrepreneurial culture.
Essential duties and requirements:
- Work closely with Co-Founders, Co–Creative Directors, Copy Manager, Product Marketing Team and Marketing Team on all written communication for new and existing products
- Contribute & create highly original and fresh ideas for product names, SIDS, product copy
- Develop product copy that creates unique positioning, instructional lessons and reason for our products to sell themselves
- Collaborates with Copy Team & Co-Founder on catalog copy
- Assist in all Marketing Communications, which includes Marketing New Product presentations and supporting copy deck.
- Assist in creating and facilitating necessary actions to make deadlines
- Prioritize and manage workload. Work independently and collaboratively to anticipate problems before they arise; find solutions and follow-up on own initiative.
- Edit copy to ensure it communicates a consistent voice and style throughout all forms of communication.
- Continually ascertain workflow efficiency and accurate completion of jobs according to present timelines.
- Any and all other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Passion for fashion and beauty
- Articulate thinker with a sense of humor and an ability to take creative direction, react quickly, and interact productively during brainstorming meetings.
- 2-5 years of writing and editing experience
- Handle various jobs at once and work under tight deadlines
- Proven ability writing and editing a catalog or similar retail marketing vehicle
- Excellent editing with on the job proofreading experience
- First rate organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Highly motivated
How To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and/or any other relevant materials to:
starsearch@benefitcosmetics.com
In order to be considered for this position, please include the title of this position in the subject line of your email!
In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following questions:
1) The job for which you are applying
2) The date you are available to start
3) The reason you want to work with us
4) How you heard about us
Posted by Kris Iringan
Ebay Fashion Writing and customer service assistant (Canoga Park)
San Fernando Valley-based ( Canoga Park ) Ebay online Juniors and Women's clothing company looking for an Fashion Writing Assistant.
Ideal candidate must have the following:
Fashion Writing part of the job:
• strong knowledge of fashion jargon - duties include labeling/titling the items, providing a description, and coming up with the best keywords to get hits on eBay
• excellent skills in creative writing, grammar, and spelling - duties include providing a description of the item and its details
• attention to detail - this position will take measurements of each of the items
• accuracy - there are many points to check as you create each listing; there's a maximum amount of mistakes that this position can make
• ability to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment - there's a minimum number of items expected to be listed per day
Customer Service part of the job:
• ability/skills to answer customer messages on the following but not limited to: product availability, shipping questions, store policies, concerns and complaints, etc.
• excellent writing skills - accuracy in grammar, spelling, editing and proofreading a must
• possess excellent multitasking abilities
• demonstrate strong management and priority skills
• ability to take directions and instructions from management as well as the ability to perform with little or no supervision
Overall requirements for this position:
• excellent computer skills
• be reliable, trustworthy, friendly
• can work independently and also be a team player
• be able to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• accurate, detail-oriented, and organized
The above skills will be tested during the interview and during the probation period when job is offered.
Appreciates DIY, enthusiastic or has basic knowledge of vintage clothing, and shops at thrift stores a plus (please note that we don't sell vintage clothing).
Temp-to-Full Time position (depending on performance). Schedule is 8 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Shift is 11 am to 730 pm (schedule has room for negotiation; can start after 11 am). In emergencies or special/rare circumstances, this position may need to work on Sundays.
Pay is $10 per hour plus commission (will be based on monthly sales performance of the company).
Benefits include: every 52 hours worked, you earn an hour of vacation leave; every 52 hours worked, you earn an hour of sick leave. Approximately, that is 5 vacation days and 5 sick days per your work year.
We don't offer health insurance.
Candidate ok to work in an environment that has dogs.
Please e-mail us your resume at alfred_floro@yahoo.com and INCLUDE a brief note why you'd be ideal for this position. Generic emails and resumes or automated responses will be automatically deleted and not reviewed.
- Location: Canoga Park
- Compensation: $10 per hour plus commission
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kris Iringan