[Journalists] Fw: [Jobs] Virtual writers

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hello all,

This may be of interest to some on this list.

I wanted to pass it along.

Take care.

Liz
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From: "Jessica" <jessmonsilva2003 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 11:04 AM
Subject: [Jobs] Virtual writers


WorthPoint (www.worthpoint.com) is a new entrepreneurial company that is 
changing the world of art, antiques, and collectibles. We are looking for 
English language writers who are able to write, and write well (!), on a 
variety of topics related to art, antiques, and collectibles. This is a 
position writing for our website and newsletters. Content types required 
include news summaries, editorials, blogs, research articles, and "how to 
use the WorthPoint web site" guides. Additional tasks may include editing 
previously posted content, answering questions in the Help & Support area 
and then turning the answers into Wiki entries, testing web site beta 
features, and participating in offsite collectible groups and blogs and 
singing the praises of WorthPoint. Good spelling and grammar is very 
important, and writers are expected to write at a reasonable pace. The 
reference materials for topics will be provided, and only occasionally will 
writers be asked to perform any significant amount of research.

Writers are expected to meet the following requirements:

* Write on a predictable schedule for a minimum of ten hours a week
* Be familiar with a word processing program with spelling and grammar 
checkers
* Work at a location of their choosing, and have their own computer and 
internet access
* Be able to be online and using Skype chat and VoIP when working
* Have a passion for writing on various topics related to art, antiques, and 
collectibles
* Be dependable and able to manage their own time
* Have experience blogging
* Participate in social networking sites - Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc

WorthPoint is seeking passionate, hard-working people who want to help us 
change the way the world values and appreciates art, antiques, and 
collectibles. Interested in writing for WorthPoint? First, make sure that 
you meet the criteria above.

Then email your resume, writing samples, compensation requirements, and 
cover letter to jobs at worthpoint.com with a subject line of "Writer". In your 
cover letter please tell us why you think you are a fit and for each bullet 
point in the "Requirements" list (above), explain how you meet the 
requirement.



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