Thoroughbred racing writers

Horse Society Magazine, a lifestyle publication covering the thoroughbred racing industry, is seeking paid freelancers to write about people in racing, major racing venues, fashion, thoroughbred farms, charities and, of course, the horses themselves.

Writer wanted for article on bank

Wanted: a freelancer to write, help pitch and hopefully place a story in a national publication (e.g. USA Today, Wall Street Journal) about St. Mary’s Bank, the United State’s first Credit Union. This November marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary’s Bank. Compensation is negotiable.

About.com seeks freelancers

About.com, a subsidiary of the New York Times Co., is seeking part-time writer-experts to produce and maintain Guides for its website. You'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com that contains articles, reviews, a blog, a discussion forum and a bio page about you. Along with a base payment of $725 a month, About.com pays based on page views.

Positions available include:

• Travel journalist
• Health writer
• Home & Garden writer
• Entertainment writer
• Tech journalist
  

Freelance for Raleigh paper

The Raleigh Telegram, a local general interest newspaper, is seeking freelance writers for shorter, feature-type stories and short news items. Specifically, the editors want "LOCAL stories about local people, places, things to do, etc. in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, etc. area." The pay is $10 - $20 per article, depending on the length and subject.

Freelance reporters wanted in Ontario

Metroland, an Ontario-based media company that owns 100 community newspapers and several trade magazines, is seeking paid freelancers to write feature stories and take photographs for its publications. Students are welcome to apply.

Asbury Park Press seeks entertainment freelancers

The Asbury Park Press in northern Jersey is seeking freelance writers to cover events , clubs, etc. The articles will be posted to its web site. Freelance rate of $50 per article of 400-500 words.

China Daily seeks student freelancers

China Daily, the self-proclaimed "only national English-language daily newspaper in China," is seeking freelance writers in key U.S. cities -- and they're willing to "consider outstanding college juniors or seniors." If you live in or near Chicago, D.C., Atlanta or Texas and want to get some bylines while earning up to $100 per article, you might want to check out this opportunity. The deadline to apply is June 15.

Freelance writing gigs

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