REPORTER/BLOGGER — The pioneering news organization voiceofsandiego.org is hunting for a dynamic writer and researcher to cultivate a vibrant online community around a key quality of life issue in San Diego.

This person will build a blog around expert reporting, lively writing, conversation-provoking content and the work of outside contributors.

The ideal candidate will display a mix of strong enterprise reporting, a flair for storytelling, a touch of entrepreneurialism and the knowledge of what makes the best blogs successful. Candidates should also be familiar with and passionate about all of the technology and tools available to journalists now.

The beat is arts (focused specifically around theater, visual arts and performing arts), but previous arts experience is NOT a prerequisite. This is not an arts critic job. We’re looking for someone to bring solid beat and enterprise reporting to the arts players, leaders and institutions in San Diego.

The winning candidate will engage us with:

* A dynamite cover letter that sets them apart.

* Ambitious clips.

* A one-page plan for how to cultivate this community and establish this new effort in San Diego.

How To Apply

Send all of that plus a resume to andrew.donohue@voiceofsandiego.org. No calls please. 

Do you love watching and writing about films?

Solid Studios is a film company in Texas. They have a website/blog which features the latest up to date information on all things film and movies (including news, trailers, pictures, reviews, insights). They’re currently looking for 2-3 contributors who can update frequently with the latest film news or reviews.

Right now they won’t be able to compensate you for your work, but they promise that their business is growing and this would be a great opportunity to get your name out there.

Still interested? Email solidstudios [at] ymail.com for more information.

When I got the email I thought , oooh cool, a contest! When I read it further though I realized that it’s just a nice euphemism for “job application with incentives for those who get hired”. Anyway.

The Poppington Post is holding a blogger “contest” to find sharp, witty bloggers to regularly contribute content to their info-tainment magazine. Their major topics include  the latest urban trends, celebrity gossip, events, music, fashion, and local hot spots.

To qualify, you must be a good writer, dependable, creative, and good with deadlines. You must  also be on top of general pop, hip hop and R&B cultures.

To apply, all you have to do is email your resume and a sample of your work (blog, editorial, etc.) to jobs@poppingtonpost.com.

More information about the contest after the jump!

Preliminary Round:
•    Preliminary Round begins on 12 November 2009 and all sample work must be received by 20 November 2009.
•    The top 10 contestants will be chosen and awarded a $25 VISA gift card.
•    The top 10 contestants (“Semi-Finalists”) will be contacted by 25 November 2009.
•    Samples work must include a picture or photo corresponding to the subject of your sample work.
•    There’s no word limit but around 300 words is preferred.
•    One (1) submission per contestant.
•    Submissions will be retained by The Poppington Post.

Final Round:
•    The Final Round begins on 25 November 2009 and will end 24 December 2009.
•    The 10 Semi-Finalists will be given an opportunity to really showcase their skills and post blogs on The Poppington Post’s website subject to approval by our editors.
•    Semi-Finalists must submit a minimum of ten (10) blogs during the Final Round but there is no maximum limit.
•    Our online polls will track the blogs and bloggers getting the most attention, and at the end of the Final Round, The Poppington Post will select the top 3 bloggers (“Finalists”) to receive CASH PRIZEs:  (1st – $250; 2nd – $175; 3rd – $100) and a job offer to blog for The Poppington Post.

Note: Although Big Brother will be watching, there are no rules against gaming the system. So tell all your family, classmates, co-workers, neighbors, Facebook friends, etc. to go to the site and vote for your blogs.  All’s fair in love, war & blogging! GOOD LUCK!

Spiteful Critic is a rapidly growing entertainment web magazine. It publishes humorous and interesting guides, round-ups, reviews, interviews and commentary. Currently, they have a writing staff of 25 and they need a good writer to join them in order to improve their content.

Adsense revenue is split between writers. Right now, they’re paying:

• $1-$2 per article
• $5 for the 3 best articles of the quarter
• $10 for the 3 most viewed articles of the quarter
• $100 for the next article to break 50,000 views.

If you’ve got any questions or just already burning to apply,  email brandonroot at gmail dot com. Good luck!

PremiumThemes releases out of the box WordPress themes that helps small businesses and bloggers achieve their quick online presence easily and affordably.

They’re looking for a reliable and experienced writer/blogger, preferably with some knowledge of WordPress and of web design. Some blogging experience and knowledge of light HTML is preferred. Language and communication skills must be first rate.

Job responsibilities include writing the:

-theme release post
-theme installation guide with screenshot.
-theme description, features etc. with screenshot.
-small tutorials on wordpress and tips and tricks on how to customize our themes(samples and links will be provided)

Please contact us with
- a cover letter (please explain why you are best fit for the job)
- details and samples of your previous writing experience
- a short resume
- salary expected

Contact rbhavesh at gmail dot com for inquiries and application.

MagMe.com is an online service which provides a free distribution channel for print publications in a digital platform. In addition to their portal, they are also connected to a number of prominent social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, YouTube, (and reader interface).

They are looking for people who enjoy writing, have a unique voice and perspective, and keep up to date on current issues for an Intern Blogging Position. This job will last for 6 months.

Blogger responsibilities
-Write daily blog postings
-Work to publicize the blog in your local or national community, and urge people to read and comment on the entries

Blog topics
Lifestyle, Technology, Gossip, Hot News, Music

Skills & Requirements
- A unique and memorable writing voice

Application
Please email Miyo at magme dot com with 2-3 previous writing samples of your choice (preferably with online links), and any additional information (resume) that highlights your previous experience as a blogger (blog site, followers, etc, if any).

If you’re a writer with web content management and program management experience this could be a good job for you.

A top e-mentoring online network in the field of education and career planning that gives young people the capabilities to achieve their professional goals through mentoring partnerships with the top professionals in the industry and governments worldwide. This non profit organization is currently looking for a website manager and content writer. This is a part-time position that has the options for being a more long-term engagement.

The job entails creating and editing content on the organization’s website, doing website administration, coordination (through phone and email) with various parties, involvement with other projects as directed by the CEO and participation in various meetings and work groups.

Telecommuting for this position is okay and the compensation is $20 an hour. If you’re interested send an email with a short summary of your competencies and interests. Don’t forget to include your CV.

Lighting by Lux is looking for a writer who is interested in providing content about the various lighting products they design and make especially with those that are for home lighting products. The job entails 300 to 400 word articles along with 50 words or so for their specific products for their use. The requirements are quite strict and the company reserves the right to refuse any non-compliance work. Pay is equal to most writing jobs and writers should be able to meet deadlines and organized with regarding to their work. Applicants can content them through luxlightingltd@gmail.com along with 2 relevant sample articles/blog posts along with some sample of your previous work.
Again from the networks, PsPrint is looking for writers who can provide content on graphics design and direct-marketing ideas for marketing materials such as business cards, fliers, catalogs, letterheads, brochures and stickers. Writers are required to respond to all comments within 24 business working hours and will be posting on a 12 to 15 monthly posting frequency. The target audience for the articles are business professionals in the marketing industry and knowledge of the industry is a plus but not really mandatory along with SEO knowledge. Resumes for applicants can be sent in to sonia@psprint.com along with some samples of your work for our approval, pay will be discussed after the screening process.
Our Thanks to Mr. Rowse who runs Jobs.Problogger.com for these enlightening jobs and many more that we have featured on our various posts along with the many other blog job boards. For Bloggers and writers who landed jobs, We Aim to Serve and aid you in this recession wrecked world.

LimeLife Inc., is looking for bloggers who are willing to write about relationships, love and dating who can produce articles with a friendly, smart, engaging and sharp voice. Target audience are women aged between 18 to 34 and will be entasked to provide several weekly stories. Experience with blogging and the many nuances of the media is a must and professionalism is of utmost importance, the company being one of the largest combined digital women’s media companies online insists on quality and performance. The company also produces content for a ever widening mobile audience so experience in the same area is also good. Image editing is also needed so overall, expertise in new media is a very important requirement and articles will span the whole woman experience, from shopping, lifestyle, entertainment, beauty and everything in between offering the whole experience. Applicants can send in their resume along with 2 sample blog posts to edcontent@limelife.com.
From the Splashpress Network Job Boards, a need for bloggers who can write engaging articles on tech, about the iPhone, internet and programming (specifically coding in the many languages) on AIM.com. As always, proper formats and editing should be observed for your sake for you will be editing thus doing more work. Your ability to write on many more topics would be a plus and would mean more pay which is based on your abilities and overall work quality. Interested parties can send in their application, questions and any other concerns to bigmcq@aim.com for more details.

From the Job Boards, RememberItNow.com is looking for health care related bloggers who preferably have experience in the health care industry, preferably in the avenue of care giving. Posting frequency is at 3 times a week with one for feature in a newsletter that comes out once a week. Targeted audience are baby-boomers and aging parents who need help with difficult patients, as well as relatives who are caring for difficult cases caring for loved ones. Cases such as chemo, terminal care and other illnesses and the care for such patients are focus of your posts as well as the overall status of the health care industry. Upon acceptance, an initial project of 10 posts of which two will be 500 words (which can be used for the newsletter) will be assigned, with all work checked for copyright and plagiarism. Posts are to be both informative and compassionate to get people help in their plight as care is a very demanding industry/task. Interested parties may contact Abettencourt3@gmail.com and PSwingley@gmail.com for more details.
On another area, Financial bloggers from Australia are needed by Inovayte, a mortgage brokering firm who must be able to produce 6 articles for their bi-monthly newsletters. Topics would include but are not limited to the housing market(in Melbourne), Australian Economy, Budgeting, Restaurant reviews and current events in the area. Upon completion of the said required articles, a fee of $150 will be paid also after all posts have been checked for validity and accuracy. Interested parties can contact Inovayte through the following email, bazbyrne@gmail.com for more details.
A blogger who can write about anything under the sun is needed by bigmcq@aim.com where applicants can send in their applications and general questions about the position. Applicants must be able to produce at least 1 article on any of the said topics which spans the blogosphere, need more information, contact through the email above for more details.