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Editors Wanted

2009-10-27T13:20:21-07:00

We receive a high volume of academic and business papers 24/7. EditorLive editors are required to provide corrections and suggestions in reference to grammar, spelling, document flow, punctuation, and usage within strict deadlines ranging from 3 to 72 hours, depending upon the client's request. He/She also must be skilled in Chicago, APA, AP, MLA, CSE, and other style manuals. All work is performed in four-hour shifts; you may select as many shifts as you would like to accommodate your schedule. The amount of money that you earn depends on the number of shifts that you select, the time of day of the shifts, how many other editors share your shift, and the number of documents which are uploaded to us, which depends, to a certain extent, on the academic/business year. You receive between 40 to 50% of the client's payment for each document that you edit. Editors typically earn anywhere from $300 to $3,000 every two weeks, depending upon the above factors. You can expect to be engaged in editing throughout your four-hour shifts. You may need to work outside of your four-hour shifts to complete the documents that were assigned to you during those times.

Available Shifts (Eastern Standard Time)
Shift One: 12 A.M. - 4 A.M.	Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Shift Two: 4 A.M. - 8 A.M.	Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday
Shift Three: 8 A.M. - 12 P.M.	Saturday, Sunday
Shift Five: 4 P.M. - 8 P.M.	Friday

We are currently looking for qualified editors in all fields of study. Potential candidates must complete a comprehensive two-part examination and meet one of the following two qualifications:

Be currently employed by or enrolled in an accredited university in the United States and have a minimum GPA of 3.6.
Have a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years professional editing experience.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Ability to work independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional time management skills
Experience writing academic papers on various subjects
Meet one of the two requirements listed above
Web savvy
Work a minimum of 12 hours a week (3 shifts per week)
Required software and hardware:
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Adobe Standard (or higher)
- PC with either Windows XP or Windows Vista OS

If your qualifications match the above job description, please submit an application to the EditorLive Web site or call us at (866) 693-3348 ext. 705.

Best of luck with your career,

EditorLive
Human Resources Department

Freelance Crime Reporter (San Luis Obispo)

2009-10-23T13:22:09-07:00

Earn extra cash as a Freelance Crime Reporter by covering the San Luis Obispo Police Department and sending their arrest records directly to us.

The selected candidate would be expected to write one crime story a week about the area SLO PD covers, as well as pick up or jot down arrest records information one to two times a week. Rates are $25 per story and $25 per agency visit resulting in the collection and timely delivery of fresh arrest records. Daily deadline for assignments is 12 p.m. (noon).

This is the perfect gig for a journalism student or seasoned veteran looking to make extra money. Additional assignments are possible.

United Reporting � Crime Beat News is an online news service producing local and statewide crime news. Visit our Web site at www.unitedreporting.com.

All interested candidates are required to meet the following criteria:

� Journalism experience / degree *
� 21 and over
� Clear Criminal History Background Check
� Current Driver�s License
� Position requires morning until noon availability
� Provide proof of vehicle insurance
� Computer / Internet / Fax Savvy
� Complete CA State W-9 form
� Must be reliable, professional and exhibit the willingness to succeed!

* PREFERRED: College journalism majors, college newspaper experience, daily or weekly newspaper or online publication experience, two or four-year journalism/English degree.

CONTACT:
United Reporting - Crime Beat News
EML: jobs@unitedreporting.com
WEB: www.unitedreporting.com

Freelance Crime Reporter (Lompoc)

2009-10-15T13:47:05-07:00

Earn extra cash as a Freelance Crime Reporter by covering the Lompoc Police Department and sending their arrest records directly to us.

The selected candidate would be expected to write one crime story a week about the area Lompoc PD covers, as well as pick up or jot down arrest records information one to two times a week. Rates are $25 per story and $25 per agency visit resulting in the collection and timely delivery of fresh arrest records. Daily deadline for assignments is 12 p.m. (noon).

This is the perfect gig for a recent journalism grad or seasoned veteran looking to make extra money. Additional assignments are possible.

United Reporting � Crime Beat News is an online news service producing local and statewide crime news. Visit our Web site at www.unitedreporting.com.

All interested candidates are required to meet the following criteria:

� Journalism experience / degree *
� 21 and over
� Clear Criminal History Background Check
� Current Driver�s License
� Position requires morning until noon availability
� Provide proof of vehicle insurance
� Computer / Internet / Fax Savvy
� Complete CA State W-9 form
� Must be reliable, professional and exhibit the willingness to succeed!

* PREFERRED: College journalism majors, college newspaper experience, daily or weekly newspaper or online publication experience, two or four-year journalism/English degree.

CONTACT:
United Reporting - Crime Beat News
EML: rhosseini@unitedreporting.com
WEB: www.unitedreporting.com