FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #286 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Work from Home and Save the Planet
2…..Hot Job: Develop Graphics and Flash for Athlete Sites
3…..Get Coding Jobs
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Where Experience Counts
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..Go to Work Without Leaving Home
8…..Cool Project: Need A Super 8 Cinematographer - Paris
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1. Work from Home and Save the Planet
In St. Louis, commuters are being encouraged to try
telecommuting as an option to reduce environmental
problems.
In August and September, the region suffers from poor air
quality, aggravated by exhaust fumes. It is hoped that
the new initiative will make a real difference to the
quality of air around the city.
So by working from your own house, you are not only
saving money and stress - you are saving the planet, too.
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2. Hot Job:
Develop Graphics and Flash for Athlete Sites
Develop graphics and or flash for professional athlete
sites. The more willing you are to work with the clients
current contracts, the more projects there will be. They
do some revenue sharing projects for athletes that they
feel will make more money. Please forward your resume,
samples and rates.
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3. Get Coding Jobs
If you are a programmer or developer, CodeLance.com is an
ideal place to look for work.
Here you can look for work, bid on projects and get your
freelance career moving. There is no commission to pay on
featured projects, and there are lots of potential
opportunities.
http://www.codelance.com/
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Accomplished Writer Needs Help!
Accomplished writer/journalist needs help. Has recently
transitioned to full time writing at a university and is
trying to develop a book project with their agent but is
stuck. Would like someone who has experience packaging,
editing and/or writing books to help find the right topic
for a narrative book. It will be in the tradition of
writers such as Tracy Kidder, Melissa Fay Greene, Adrian
LeBlanc, Susan Orlean, Katy Boo and others. Would like to
ghost a book, do a 'year in the life of' or write a
comprehensive compelling topic such as politics, cities,
sports, media or other. Your input and suggestions will
be most welcome. If you are interested, please contact
for further information.
Project Web Designers Needed
California based technology company marketing to teens
and young adults ages 12 – 24 is currently accepting
resumes for part-time freelance project designers.
Backgrounds in web design, including a variety of web
development technologies such as Java, WebLogic, Oracle,
SQL Server, and on-line transactions (Pay-Pal) are also
needed. If interested, please send e-mail with resume and
an interview will be arranged.
Casting Call for Film
Located in Chicago, the following cast is needed for an
upcoming film. Females 35-60. Polish speakers all ages,
all types, including children. Latino Male 35-60.
Taxi Driver. Auditions September 8. Please contact for
more info.
Creative Writers Needed ASAP - Chicago
Writers to develop - segments, skits, bits and topics for
a national syndicated radio show produced in Chicago.
Show is in talk format - (men & women lifestyles) Demo
Group 18-34. Since the show is produced in Chicago - only
Chicago Metro people need apply as there will be a live
meet & greet. Please send your past work information as
well as a quick letter of "Why I'm the right person for
this position" -- Men should write: how well they know
what men want. Women should write: how well they know
what women want.
Technical Writer with Brokerage or Financial Experience
Chicago client is looking for a consultant to help them
with technical documentation of their AS/400
applications. Qualified candidates would have 5 + years
of technical writing experience, VISIO, AS/400
knowledge, HTML, and experience within the brokerage or
financial industries.
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5. Where Experience Counts
While a relevant degree or diploma is certainly an asset,
it is by no means an essential element for freelancers.
Clients are more interested in what you have done than
what you have learned. So make sure you have a great
portfolio of work to show potential clients.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Freelance Photographer needed for action photographs
Freelance Photographer needed for action photographs
during a sport event in Madison, Wisconsin on September
7th 2003. Must have someone to drive you around on a
motorcycle and take action photos. If interested email
ASAP with your info and portfolio.
Database Developer with Java skills
Strong experience with object-oriented database systems,
experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL is preferred, but
Oracle or MS SQL Server is fine. Solid understanding of
database normalization (3rd Normal Form & 4th Normal
Form). Responsibilities include database design and
architect, database performance tuning, database
replication and backup procedures, query optimization,
and ad-hoc queries. Solid experience with server side
Java programming with Struts. Good understanding of
Object Query Language (OQL), Java Data Objects (JDO),
Java Bean, Value Object, MVC (Model View Controller)
architecture and design pattern. Good Linux/Unix systems
experience. Responsibilities include installation and
configuration of Linux, and set up Cron job. Must have
the ability to work independently without assistance or
supervision, and ability to meet deadlines. Good verbal
and written communication skills. This is a telecommute
position.
Develop Device Drivers under Symbian OS
Consultant needed for a short-term assignment in the
Northern California area. The development can be done
remotely if the consultant is set up to do so. Consultant
will be responsible for developing device drivers under
Symbian OS for custom hardware to interface to handheld
devices. Consultant will also be responsible for
developing a Simple GUI for the application. Required
Skills: Symbian OS Experience /Device Drivers/ Simple GUI
Development. Desired Skills: Cell Phone or PDA
Experience.
Part-Time Online Help Developer - #D828J90
Part-time telecommuting opportunity! A highly
experienced, self-motivated, and self-directed Online
Help Developer is needed who can work at home for a
part-time project (approximately 20 hours per week).
Initial project will be approximately 2 months with
possibility for future work. Must have at least 5 years
experience developing Online Help with at least 2 years
experience with RoboHelp. Must also have experience with
JavaHelp. Must know how to research and write Help
systems for highly technical, Java-based environment. Pay
will depend on level of experience. Please send summary
of qualifications, hourly rate requirements, and MS Word
version of your resume as soon as possible.
Help Authoring Software
Create technical manual for fax server product using Help
& Manual authoring tool. Basic content will be provided
to create manual. Applicant must have experience and
samples from previous work create with Help & Manual
software.
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7. Go to Work Without Leaving Home
Telecommuting has opened up a new way of life for many
people, but it doesn't work for everyone. Here's a book
that gives you a useful insight into the concept of
telecommuting.
http://tinyurl.com/lx0z
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8. Cool Project:
Need A Super 8 Cinematographer - Paris
A Music Video is being made in Los Angeles and needs some
footage of famous and beautiful places in Paris. This is
a low budget project but will pay. There are specific
places needed. If you live in or near Paris and are
interested please contact for more information.
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