FREELANCE JOB REPORT
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Issue #311 Professional Edition
(Dedicated to helping you find work and make money.)
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In This Issue:
1…..Get a Good Phone Deal
2…..Hot Job: DV and Photographic geniuses Needed
3…..Get a Contract Job
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Don't Give Up on Marketing
6..…More Jobs and Projects
7…..Get Good Tax Advice
8…..Cool Project: Wedding Videographers Needed
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1. Get a Good Phone Deal
The Association of Freelance Journalists has announced a
deal that could save you money. The agreement brings
freelancers special benefits such as discounted Internet
access.
This is a good example of freelancers working together
for mutual benefit. So even when you're freelancing,
you're not always alone.
http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/2004/01jan/040108f
ree.shtml
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2. Hot Job:
DV and Photographic geniuses needed to teach
Looking for world-class photographers and digital Video
producers/journalists/editors to join a mobile school
both in Manhattan and in the field. Jobs based in NYC are
contractual 1099 positions. Full-time positions are
available for top trainers and artists in Atlanta. The
company publishes a coffee table book each year of student
and instructor/expedition leader work and promotes group
shows for DV [experimental, narrative and journalistic]
and photographic work. Please reply with an online
portfolio as ability and vision are more important than
background. If you do not have an on-line portfolio but
believe yourself to be in the top 1%, then find a way to
convince them.
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3. Get a Contract Job
There are many kinds of contract job to be found on the
Internet, and you can discover a good many of them on
Contract Hunter.
This site brings you a range of jobs in various
locations, covering a variety of contract positions.
http://www.cjhunter.com
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Freelance/Temporary - FORMAT PRODUCER
Job Description: Package programs for air; responsible
for ensuring that programs meet networks' technical and
format specifications; coordinate and communicate on
issues pertaining to assigned shows; maintain
high-quality production standards. Principal Activities:
Format programs to meet network's standards: Screen
programs for technical quality and content; cut shows
down for time while maintaining storyline and continuity;
integrate all show elements (open, bumpers, wraps, lower
thirds, subtitles, credits); file appropriate paperwork,
coordinate closed captioning needs. Manage issues related
to assigned shows (program updates, delivery of show
elements, fixing technical/production errors) and
communicate necessary information to the appropriate
parties. Supervise on-line edit sessions. Special
assignments as needed.
Translate Nuclear Energy Documents EnglishSpanish
Native freelance translators required for Spanish>English
and English>Spanish translations. Experience in the field
of nuclear energy / nuclear power stations ESSENTIAL.
Please send Curriculum Vitae, stating academic &
professional experience in this sector.
Junior Fashion/Glamour Photographer Needed
Currently seeking a fashion/glamour photographer that
would be willing to shoot with an Afro-Caribbean male
model. Must be located in Philadelphia. Would prefer some
who's in need of developing their portfolio. The client
has 2 rolls of 36 Exp. B&W Kodak Professional T-MAX 100
film that can be used for the shoot. Current need is only
B&W photos. Excellent chance to add to your portfolio. If
you are a photographer, or photography student with a
professional camera that uses the type of film mentioned
and you are willing to work with the client at no
expense, then please contact for further information.
Looking For Marketing Assistance - Spring Break
A very small t-shirt company, located in Miami, is in
need of marketing assistance. The owner of the company is
planning on going to Panama City during the Spring break
and needs someone to source leads, ideas, places in
Panama City. Please contact him if you are experienced
and can help.
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5. Don't Give Up on Marketing
Marketing for freelance work can be a frustrating
process, but perseverance is the key.
If you create a co-ordinated campaign and follow it
through with enthusiasm, you can be sure of good results.
Remember not to put all your eggs in one basket. You may
want to try direct mail, advertising and other
possibilities.
Stick with it, and the results will come in time.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Linguists/Transcribers Needed - UK
Linguist/transcribers needed in the following languages:
Arabic, Ibo, Fujianese, Kurdish, Bengali and Tamil.
Seeking applications from linguists (BA Honours or equiv.
or mother tongue) in any one or more of the languages
listed. You will have the opportunity to contribute to
work of national importance by helping to counter the
wide ranging threats to national security; in particular
those emerging from terrorism & serious crime.
Mortgage Sales Officers Needed
Find and assist customers in obtaining mortgages such as
residential, commercial, construction and others. Sales
and mortgage experience required. Must be personable,
enthusiastic, able to communicate with and put potential
customers at ease. Some math skills required. Bilingual
people are preferred.
Pathology Transcriptionists Needed
Transcription company, based in Florida, seeks several
experienced Pathology MTs for hourly home-based
positions. Several schedules are available. Email your
resume today! Equipment provided. Second phone line,
cable or DSL connection required. Compensation
Information: These positions are hourly and offer premium
health benefits, paid time off, 401k, and vacation pay.
Information Architects/Freelance
Job Description: Interactive Division of top-ranked
public relations agency Ruder Finn seeks outgoing,
self-starting, resourceful, detail-oriented freelance
information architects to create strategic solutions for
web-based and multimedia initiatives. Clients include
leaders in healthcare, technology, financial services,
the arts, fashion and more. The IA devises the fusion of
interface design, content strategy, key client goals and
project concept through the execution of project
deliverables including Creative Brief, Site Map and
Schematics. 3-5+ years' experience in agency or web shop
atmosphere required. Proficiency in Microsoft Visio,
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
preferred. Multimedia experience a must. If you're
qualified for this position, please send resume. NO
CALLS, PLEASE.
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7. Get Good Tax Advice
Tax is always an issue for freelancers. How can you
minimize the amount of tax you legally have to pay?
Here's a resource that can help you get your affairs in
order, and reduce your tax bill:
http://www.it-careernet.com/gk/glow.htm
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8. Cool Project:
Wedding Videographers Needed - London, UK
Videographers are needed who have shot weddings,
proposals and receptions and have unexpected moments
caught on tape. Anything cute or funny from weddings and
receptions such as cake smashing or something unexpected
(bad weather etc.) that happened at the wedding. Also any
unusual weddings or proposals caught on tape. Producing 6
specials on weddings for TLC and will pay per clip $200
to start. Contact asap.
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Remember:
"Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy
in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have
inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical
health, you will have had more success than you could
possibly have imagined."
Johnny Carson (1925 - )
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