Freelance Editor with Law Degree
Successful business-to-business content company is looking for a freelance writer/editor with a law degree and experience with California employment law to perform certain tasks for publications relating to employment law and occupational health and safety. This is a work from home position.
Editor’s job duties include:
- Assembly of two 4-page (2400-word) newsletters each month from pre-existing content; managing the production of same
- Managing the production of two 8-page (5000-word) newsletters each month and writing two short (approximately 300 words each) accompanying bulletins
- Managing the scheduling and production of 5 Special Reports, 1 Spotlight Report, and 2 Employer Guides throughout the year
- Selecting and submitting stories for appropriate editorial awards-once annually
- Maintaining current lists of editorial board members and coordinating holiday gifts--once annually
- Updating 5 “required notices” charts--once annually
Ideal candidate must possess the following requirements:
- Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment
- Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills, including skill in editing and proofreading
- Ability to handle simultaneous projects effectively and hit all deadlines; exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work remotely and be self-directed
- Must possess both a law degree and experience with California employment law. If you do not possess this credential, please do not apply; your application will not be considered.
Location: Work from home
Compensation: $15,000 annually, paid monthly in equal installments.
Employer Posted:Wednesday, November 11, 2009