EXPERIENCED EDITOR WANTED for preparation of periodicals, books and other publications. In addition to a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or related field, qualified candidates must possess: excellent writing and editing skills,a minimum of three (3) years related experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word, knowledge of employee benefits and compensation fields, and interviewing and speech writing experience. Please send resumes with salary expectations to Human Resources at P.O. Box 69, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53008-0069 or fax to 262-786-2129 or email to hrdept@ifebp.org.

COPY EDITORS WANTED. The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., is soliciting applications for openings on its news copy desk. We want editors who can look beyond the commas to engage stories at every level. If you have a high level of accuracy, ability to write elegant headlines, have prior experience with wire or assignment editing, new media or design, we want to talk to you. Please contact Steve Merelman at 919-820-8950 or email at steve.merelman@newsobserver.com.

SEEKING FREELANCER WRITER who knows how to write about women's health for a consumer audience (not to association members). Women's health writer a plus, but we're open to those with experience in other health writing. Contact Melanie Padgett at mpadgett@acog.org. for more information.

FREELANCE WRITER.  Looking for a freelance writer to do three to five technology-oriented columns a year for our monthly magazine. The topics would be geared toward Internet marketing, email, and general web trends such as social networking sites, blogs, and other tools that our audience (operators and managers of amusement parks and attractions) can use to market and promote themselves to their customers. Experienced technology writers please contact Amanda Charney, with a couple clips and ideas at acharney@iaapa.org.

SEEKING EXPERIENCED COPY EDITOR to work in-house on membership magazine and other publications. As deputy copy editor, you will ensure that all magazine copy is clear, accurate, and consistent in style, voice, and tone. In addition, you will be copyediting all editorial pages in each issue, and work with the senior copy editor to copyedit a variety of print and online publications. Candidates must possess at least three years of copyediting experience, preferably magazine, thorough knowledge of AP style and familiarity with Chicago style,proficiency in Microsoft Word (Windows) and an understanding of Quark (Mac), as well as a bachelor's degree in journalism or English. Please send resumes to http://careers.rotary.org.

MANAGING EDITOR WANTED to oversee the editorial and production process for online math, language arts, and reading content from beginning to end. Candidate will be responsible for assigning mini-tutorials, tests and other instruction-related content to free-lancers; editing and formatting submissions from free-lancers; coordinating graphics and other design elements with in-house production team, and ensuring that finished content is published on a timely basis. Qualified candidates should possess three years experience managing the editorial, design, and production process--as it relates to Web-based instructional content. Please send resumes to Deirdre Moore at dmoore@comfit.com.

SEEKING EDITOR. The role entails editing English academic research papers and assorted documents written by non-native speakers of English. The editor should have impeccable spelling and grammar, and the ability to write clear, concise, and extremely polite notes to the author clarifying any ambiguities in the text. Experience in editing/writing is a plus. If you have access to the Chicago Manual of Style and/or other academic style manuals or are aware of the differences between British and American English (in terms of spelling and punctuation), please be sure to mention it in your application. Please contact us at freelancer@cactusglobal.com.

POSITIONS SOUGHT

CREATIVE, VERSATILE WRITER & EDITOR. Can cover virtually anything, write about more and edit even more. Desiring a chance to jump back into the water after taking my wares into media relations. Have experience with virtually any type of reporting and looking for a great newspaper which needs creativity, experience, versatility and a dynamic, results-oriented professional. Bachelor's and Master's educated. Contact David Woodburn at 520-247-08486 or email at desertstove@journalist.com.

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT/WRITER/EDITOR looking for employment in the field of educational writing and or editing. I am currently ABD in instructional design and development with a concentration in the field of Reading. I would like to find work that I can do from my home in Mobile, AL. I have classroom experience ranging from the elementary to post seconday level and additional experience as a sales consultant. Contact Kathy Jordan at 251-402-4566 or email at Kjordan90@comcast.net.

SEEKING POSITION TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS. I provide fast, accurate, reliable and confidential writing and editing services to ensure that your documents meet style requirements, are grammatical, and read well. Please email me today; I will be happy to assist you with your publication. Contact Kathleen A. O'Connor at 301-524-4973 or email at katheoc@earthlink.net.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MAGAZINE DESIGN SPECIALISTS. For redesigns, start-ups, ongoing art direction, cover design, design consulting. For consumer, trade, association, or specialty publications in traditional, tabloid, or digest formats. Two offices serving clients nationwide and abroad. Contact: John Johanek, Ayers/Johanek Publication Design, Inc., 8230 Rolling Hills Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715, 406-585-8826, email: johanek@publicationdesign.com; or, Robert Ayers, 2003 31st Street SW, Allentown, PA 18103, 610-797-8253. ayers@publicationdesign.com. See numerous samples, client list, and client comments on our website: http://www.publicationdesign.com/.

COPYRIGHT AND PUBLISHING LAWYER: Attorney Ellen M. Kozak, PO Box 380, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0380, telephone 414-963-0380. Copyrights, trademarks, manuscript vetting, publishing and entertainment contracts, permissions, media law. Author of Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, and From Pen to Print: The Secrets of Getting Published Successfully. Call for current rates.

EDITOR: CLONE YOURSELF. Fed up with freelancers who miss deadlines miss your focus and need too much editing? Call me. As creator and editor of many business publications, I've been in your shoes and know what you need - another you! For features, departments and copy editing, call me at John Florian Media, 203-459-8834; johnflorian@sbcglobal.net.

ADVERTISING SALES for print and online publications For details, visit the Advertising Sales Associates website: www.publishinghelp.com/adsales.

NEWSSTAND SINGLE COPY SALES CONSULTANTS. Services include magazine distribution, retail marketing, promotional strategies, and much more. Visit: http://www.singlecopysales.com/ for more information.

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FREELANCERS

FREELANCE EDITOR OFFERS MORE THAN 20 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. Tap more than 20 years of financial services, technology and project management expertise. Experienced in journalism and marketing communications. Newsletters, magazines, articles, case studies, white papers and reports, brochure copy, press releases and web content. For more information, please contact Sherree DeCovny at 215-493-5394 or email at sdecovny@decovny.com.

RUSSIAN FREELANCER based in Moscow. Can provide timely reportorial articles, analysis, or commentary on Russian business, economy, politics, culture, science, media, and other fields. Former editor-in-chief of national business newspaper and former publisher of monthly business journal. Can provide articles in English, Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish. Fast service, reasonable rates. Email me at poker2000@mtu-net.ru. Sergey Panasenko.

EXPERIENCED, TALENTED, VERSITILE, business editor, author & journalist with fifteen years of experience. Experience editing & writing stories for finance magazines, white papers, online business news sites, case studies, e-blasts, academic sites, & political/social commentary websites, in addition to feature magazines, newspapers & business/academic journals. Also an accomplished generalist, handling creative nonfiction, environmental, local news, personality profiles, public policy & social/political stories. Contact Myra Thomas at 908-889-5908 or email at GreatWriting@MyraThomas.com.

SEEKING FREELANCE EDITING OPPORTUNITIES. I specialize in writing about how companies of all sizes use technology to compete. I've covered everything from games to mainframes and the chips that run them, as well as a multitude of industries. As a result, I have a minimal learning curve and offer quick turnaround for case studies, white papers, and Web collateral. Please contact Howard Baldwin at howardbaldwin@pacbell.net.

LOOK NO MORE. I am a prolific writer, editor, copywriter with extensive experience in luxury, travel, new media, relationships, gen trends, and much more. Please contact Elina Furman at 917-892-7869 or email at elinafrmn@aol.com.

TRAVEL, SPORTS, RECREATION AND HUMOR-RELATED FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS No writer respects a deadline more than one who's also a former editor. After working as a magazine staff writer and editor for ten years, I'm now on my own, making a career of freelancing. My most recent projects have been writing humor for MensHealth.com, product reviews for Wired magazine, profiles for Racquet Sports Industry, and features for Country Club Quarterly. Please contact Chris Nicholson at 917-892-7869 or email at writing@cnicholson.com .

ALEXEI PANKIN,  Russian political and media analyst and journalist. Visit: www.AlexeiPankin.com.

NOTICES

MAGAZINE LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Read details of the latest magazine launches on MagazineLaunch Dot Com.

OPINIONS OF EDITORS WANTED. Editors Only has launched a new feature on this website. It features commentary by editors just like you on a variety of professional topics. To start, we are asking editors what are their top interests. Thus, our question to you is: "Is there something you encounter in your job as editor that you'd like to know how other editors are handling at their publications?" I'd appreciate hearing from you on this. Thanks. Editors Only website, webeditor@publishinghelp.com.

FREE LISTINGS for magazines, newsletters, and e-zines that need freelance writers. The Write Markets Report is a monthly, print magazine featuring new and updated markets for freelance writers and journalists. On request (forwriters@hotmail.com)  we'll forward our questionnaire via e-mail. We will use your answers to create your listing, and will forward it to you for approval prior to publication. There is absolutely no charge for your listing, and we'll be happy to mail a complimentary issue to your office when your listing appears. Angela Adair, Publisher.

INFORMATION

BOOKS FOR EDITORS, PUBLISHERS, AND FREELANCERS. Features selections by Editors Only. Best prices shown. Click here for latest list..

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PRESS EDITORS. Web site includes articles, contest details, membership info. http://www.asbpe.org/.

DIRECTORY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.  All the professional services needed to launch a new magazine. Visit: Magazine Launch Resources.

NEW EXCLUSIVE REPORT:  The Russian Media Market. A focus on the print segment. How to enter ... profit ... survive. Visit: http://www.RussianMediaMarket.com.

FREE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER.  "Heard on the Web" is a daily industry e-newsletter. It is a collection of relevant and useful information about the publishing industry that is gathered daily from Internet sources. Click here to visit.

PAPER PURCHASING SOURCE for anyone involved with the purchasing or specifying of web paper for offset lithography or rotogravure printing in the North American market. Visit The Paper Expert site at http://www.thepaperexpert.com/ for valuable help and information.

REPORT ON EDITORIAL SALARIES. How much should you be paying the editors that work for you? Indeed, how much should you be making, yourself? This exclusive report will give you authoritative answers to these questions. It also will outline for you the nuts and bolts for developing and administering an editorial compensation policy. For details, click here.

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IMPROVE EDITORIAL PRODUCTIVITY. Ever wonder how your editorial productivity compares to that of other magazines? Read: The Secret for Increasing Editorial Productivity at Your Publication. This Special Report will tell you, and will provide tips for increasing your productivity. Click here to check it out.