Good Thursday morning freelancer writers! It may be close to the end of the week, but that doesn’t mean you should pass up this opportunity to check out some new paying markets for writers. I have so many jobs to tell you about this week. Check them out, and as always, good luck!

MISSISSIPPI MAGAZINE, USA
Mississippi Magazine
Attention: Editor
5 Lakeland Circle
Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
Email: editor@mismag.com
A bimonthly publication covering the state - from interesting people and places to homes, gardens, food, history, culture, special events, and more. Many articles are written by freelancers. Does not accept fiction; poetry; articles relating to politics, business news, or controversial topics; or previously published articles.
Submissions: query first, by mail, with SASE. Emailed queries are acceptable if you follow the guidelines for email.
Pay: $250 to $350 for features; $150 to $250 for departments (500 to 1200 words).
Response: within 8 weeks.
Guidelines

EXPLORE, CANADA
54 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V1, Canada.
Contact: James Little, Editor.
Email: explore@explore-mag.com
Canada’s outdoor magazine. A magazine for active outdoor enthusiasts. Covers a wide range of topics–hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, winter sports and more. Content is largely Canadian. “OUR READERS DEMAND THE BEST, so we expect our writers to be authorities on their subjects.”
Submissions: While it is OK to send stories on spec you are advised to query first, preferably by email.
Pay: $1,500 and up for in-depth features of 2,500 to 5,000 words.
Guidelines

CONSUMER ECONOMIST, USA
The Editor
The Consumer Economist
P.O.Box 1770,
New London, CT 06320, USA.
Email: pimathew@myeastern.com or editor@consumereconomist.com
The mission is to empower its readers with information, insights, and inspiration to make better economic decisions, and achieve better quality of life. Length: 900 to 2500 words.
Submissions: query first by mail or email. No unsolicited manuscripts. If by mail, include SASE. A submission to the Consumer Economist must be accompanied by a hard copy of the Freelance Writer’s Agreement, available from guidelines web page. Pay: $50 to $400.
Guidelines

POSITIVE TEENS, USA
Positive Teens
c/o SATCH Publishing
P.O. Box 301126
Boston, MA 02130-0010, USA.
Fax: 617-522-2961.
Contact: Susan Manning, Editor-in-Chief.
Email: smanning@positiveteensmag.com
Encourages those aged 12 to 21 to take an interest in issues directly or indirectly affecting their schools and community, their future and the world. Length: up to 1000 words (magazine) or 500 words (web site).
Submissions: send articles. Pay: “Published authors…will be paid a stipend or may receive an equivalent gift for their submission. Authors…whose work is reproduced, will be compensated for their work according to their signed form on file with SATCH Publishing.”
Guidelines

JOB OPENING: THE JUNIOR HERALD, KOREA
Herald Media Inc., publisher of The Korea Herald, is looking for an experienced full-time copy editor for The Junior Herald, an English-language weekly that targets students between the ages of 10 and 16. “The applicant should be a native English speaker with a four-year university degree and have experience working for an English-language newspaper or magazine.” Deadline for resumes: 10 April, 2006
Details

Freelance Copywriter
Company seeks an imaginative copywriter with web experience to assist in developing several health related micro-sites for clients.

Freelance Writer/Reviewer
Company seeks a freelance writer/reviewer to work on Peterson’s College Guide for Visual Arts Majors print product.

Freelance News Writer
Writer will prepare, write and copy edit assigned stories into scripts and edit audio and video to be presented on the air. Will work with reporters, producers, assignment desk and produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand.

Freelance Writer
Fast-growing, multi-service real estate company seeks freelance writer for ongoing project-based assignments.

Researcher/Writer
Company hiring additional researchers to compile quality reports on a freelance basis for the financial services industry.

Work From Home Freelancer
Seeking freelance reporters/writers to work as needed reporting and writing profiles of influential journalists for online biographical service.

Freelance Writer
The Daily Record, a Gannett newspaper in Morris County New Jersey, is looking for local freelance writers to contribute to our special publications.

Researcher/Freelance Writer
Seeking an experienced researcher/freelance writer for nonfiction history book project based in Wichita.

Freelance Writer
Best Friends Animal Society, a thriving nonprofit that operates the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States, is seeking experienced freelance writers for its 200,000-circulation member magazine.

Writers
Experienced freelance writers are needed for a 3-week project writing album descriptions for the music editorial department.

Fiction Editor
Seeking an experienced freelance fiction editor in the Manhattan area.

Call for Submissions
Seeking essays for an anthology with the theme of empowering women.

Writer for SAT Questions
Company seeks writers to create sample passages and questions for the writing seciton of the SAT.

Greeting Card Writer
Company seeks humor writers who know what it takes to make a great birthday card.

Web Content Writer
Looking for a writer to create Internet and intranet content that helps visitors navigate Web sites and delivers a clear, consistent message.

Journalists/Photographers
The Statesman Journal is seeking skilled writers and photographers living in the Portland/Salem/Eugene region to contribute to its many non-daily products.

Author Seeks Freelancers
Independent author seeks freelancers to assist in production of the Penny Pinchers series of travel guides for the cost-conscious traveler. Each freelancer will receive $1000 upon completion of the assignment.

Travel Writers
Looking for freelance travel writers in various regions of the U.S. to write 60-70 word hotel reviews based on surveyed comments.

Freelance Writers
Company seeks freelance writers willing to take on monthly projects.

Web Content Producer
PBS
PBS’ “Nightly Business Report,” has a challenging opportunity. Individual will write and edit text taken from scripts and wires, cutting and posting streamed video optimizing imagery, creating slideshows and adapting other TV material for the Web. Must have strong copy editing skills, must be able to recognize and post breaking news quickly and correctly. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years experience producing and/or reporting business and financial news for print, broadcast or online. Proficiency in Photoshop, Dream weaver and Krang strongly desired. Solid knowledge of HTML, java script, and current web standards required.
Send resume to: HR, WPBT2, P.O. Box 610002, Miami, FL 33261-0002 or Email: humanresources@wpbt.org.
EOE, M/F/D/V.

Tech Writers/Analysts
A US-based international publisher (www.BCCResearch.com) is seeking seasoned WRITERS/MARKET RESEARCHERS who are capable of preparing technical/economic market research reports discussing components of any one of these industries: biotechnology/healthcare, chemicals, technical ceramics/ glasses and most other niche high-tech industries. In addition to having a broad knowledge of their chosen industry and good economic/market research skills, applicants must be able to meet publisher deadlines and adhere to format requirements which are supplied by the publisher (template and sample full-length report are downloadable from http://BCCResearch.com/guide). A Bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement. Compensation includes a guaranteed advance against royalties and expense reimbursement. Applicants should e-mail a copy of their resume and indicate the technical areas of greatest interest to: kgainer@columbus.rr.com. A detailed application procedure guide will be e-mailed. BCC, Inc. is headquartered at 25 Van Zant St., Suite No. 13, Norwalk, CT 06855. Website: http://www.BCCResearch.com.