Online magazine seeks freelance writers

RH Reality Check–a daily online publication focused on evidence-based news, analysis, commentary, and investigative reporting on reproductive and sexual health and justice–is seeking freelance stringers currently based in the states of Arizona, Louisiana, and New Mexico, to cover issues of reproductive and sexual justice, rights, and politics in those states for an initial three-month period.

The publication’s interests range from specific health care delivery and access issues for women, GLBT, and marginalized populations (reproductive health care including contraception, abortion, maternity care, infant and child survival; Medicare, Title X, Obamacare) to economic and social justice issues, including immigration, economic justice (living wages, labor rights, and access to childcare.

Requirements:

–Knowledge of politics, reproductive rights issues, and state legislative workings.
–Demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing.
–Ability to find good stories and work on tight deadlines to produce a high quality article.
–Ability to write cleanly, concisely, and quickly.

Compensation: They offer a competitive monthly retainer for a three-month commitment, with the possibility of extending. Retainer is calculated based on expected output of roughly three to five news pieces per month.

To apply:  Email applystringers@rhrealitycheck.org with a short description of your journalistic background and three links to previous work.

Journo Jobs: Online Magazine Associate Editor

AAA Arizona is seeking a full-time, in-house (24th St. & Camelback Rd.) Online Magazine Associate Editor responsible for writing, editing, and proofing editorial-style pieces for the online version of Highroads magazine and AAA Arizona business lines. On the magazine side, this includes all stages of the online editorial cycle (editorial calendar development, topic identification, research, writing, assigning to freelance writers, editing, fact-checking, proofing, uploading to website, tagging with SEO, reporting on website analytics, etc.). On the marketing side, this includes working with the marketing team and business line leads to create editorial-style copy and marketing collateral to support achievement of product lines, revenue, market penetration, and profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

Supports the editor-in-chief/Highroads magazine by:
• Developing an editorial calendar for Highroads Online
• Developing the production schedule for Highroads Online
• Writing or repurposing travel, automotive, and related copy for Highroads Online
• Fact-checking and proofing all articles for Highroads Online
• Working with Creative Services to obtain images
• Uploading content, images, and video to website, including the homepage, landing pages, and individual content pages
• Maintaining online and print version of the Arizona Events Calendar
• Breaking out individual stories from each issue of Highroads, tagging with appropriate SEO, and uploading and publishing on website
• Breaking out individual segments from each episode of AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis, tagging with appropriate SEO, and uploading and publishing on website
• Following AAA Style Guide and AP Stylebook

Supports marketing team by:
• Assigning and editing auto reviews for monthly e-newsletter
• Writing assigned sections and proofing various e-newsletters and print publications
• Writing and editing assigned copy for the AAA brand and individual lines of business; serving as a brand steward in written communication for digital and print formats; reviewing and editing copy for brand compliance; and detecting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Following AAA Style Guide and AP Stylebook

Performs administrative duties by:
• Preparing freelancers’ invoices for submission to accounting and maintaining records of payment
• Responding to member requests

Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communiciations, Journalism or related field
• A minimum of three years experience in magazine publishing or online publications required
• Macintosh hardware/software experience required
• Must be familiar with SEO best practices
• Content Management System experience preferred (such as Drupal)
• HTML and/or Web Coding experience preferred
• Necessary competencies include: Collaboration and Teamwork, Accountability, Initiative, Customer Focus and Communication Skills

Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• 401k plan — Employer matches up to 4% of your contribution and match is Immediately Vested!
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Paid Personal Day

Additional Benefits:
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement and Extensive Training Curriculum
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Free Basic AAA Membership
• Travel Payroll Deduction – Purchase airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and/or tours through AAA Arizona’s Travel Agency by payroll deduction (eligible after one year of continuous employment).
• Eligible employees are eligible for an annual incentive award based on measurements of corporate goals.

Pre-employment background check and drug test are required. To respond to this query, go to: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/wri/4094699622.html