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We are currently seeking an editorial fellow interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of an independent publishing house and developing a solid foundation for a career in publishing. The fellow will have exposure to the editorial, marketing, publicity, and rights departments of Grove Atlantic, and will directly support Roxane Gay Books, a new imprint at Grove Atlantic, in building an exciting list of fiction and nonfiction.

This is a one-year fellowship that will allow the fellow to gain experience in publishing with an emphasis on creating access for candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in publishing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, deploy, and optimize all email marketing campaigns and automated programs focusing on customer retention; including design templates, calls-to-action, and content used in email sends
  • Conduct list segmentations based on criteria such as behavior, value, past email engagement and website interactions (content downloads, site page visits, etc.)
  • Measure results and optimize the nurture tracks for these segments to convert leads to customers
  • Work to minimize list decay and unsubscribes while increasing productivity of email sends
  • Develop documentation and road maps for processes, A/B tests, and promotions that succeed through email
• Deep understanding of the customer lifecycle process, able to create, implement, and execute a plan to engage customers throughout their buying journey and improve key Lifetime Value metrics via online and offline channels
• Work closely with Ecommerce team to ensure email and sms channels showcase our weekly promotions
• Conduct customer segmentation and develop campaigns and programs for targeting specific customer groups (per segmentation efforts)
• Assist in managing the tools and relationships with vendors and agency partners which support consistent and appropriate engagement with customers at various stages of the lifecycle and work closely to ensure messaging maps to the overall brand and retention strategy
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure content is being created and delivered to customers according to priorities, brand and deadlines
• Accountable for retention analysis including reporting, performance against plan and objectives, advanced segmentation, lifecycle, channel key performance metrics, funnel analysis, and driving insight and action from analysis

PEN Canada is now accepting English-language submissions for the 2024 RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award. 

The annual award supports and celebrates emerging talent in Canadian literature. Unpublished writers are encouraged to submit short stories, creative nonfiction, journalism, and poetry. The shortlisted submissions will be judged by a distinguished jury of Canadian writers. 

The winning entry will receive a $3,000 CAD cash prize and mentorship from a Canadian author.

The deadline for entries is Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. All judging will be blind. For detailed submission guidelines and terms of entry, please read on. 

Hello we are looking for a basketball fanatic who also watches a bunch of basketball YouTube channels (Specifically JimmyHighRoller), that also has experience or interest writing video essays.

As our Writer/Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the content that basketball fans love. You'll take charge of transforming ideas and using stats to create persuasive & captivating scripts that speak directly to our audience. Your creativity will not only inform but also entertain, incorporating humor, thematic elements, and clear directives for our video editing team to follow. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for basketball with your talent for storytelling, creating content that resonates with viewers worldwide.

As one of several freelance SMEs, you'll be responsible for developing detailed episode outlines for a unit of Crash Course Native American History that aligns to your specific area of expertise. Additionally, you'll review and share feedback on script and video drafts. You'll work closely with other SMEs, writers, editors, and producers. 

You should have extensive subject matter expertise, with experience either teaching Native American history courses, ideally at the university level, and/or published nonfiction writing on the topic.

Ballotpedia consistently has freelance opportunities for independent contractors who are interested in part-time project work, usually focused on data gathering, data analysis, research, writing, copy editing, data entry, graphic design and more. If you are interested in being considered for contract project opportunities, please let us know by completing the interest form below. You can reach out to hr@ballotpedia.org with any questions.

Pattern Writers Sought

Stylecraft are looking for experienced freelance knitting and crochet pattern writers.
Are you able to grade and understand a designer’s specifications and follow style guidelines?

Are you able to hit the ground running and write 6 patterns in 12 working days?
If so, please contact us at info@stylecraftltd.co.uk or Angela Hatton
directly via LinkedIn.

Anglophone writers of any nationality may apply for up to $10,000 to support long-form writing in the fields of literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and/or social reportage. Grants may not be used to fund translation. 

Applicants must have an editorial agreement with a publication or publishing house for the work under consideration.
 

At Matcher, we are more than just an up-and-coming streaming platform; we are a hub of premium content for everyone’s favorite creators. Having accumulated over 800 million views, our mission is to revolutionize digital media. 

We are currently seeking a skilled Script Writer with a keen interest in true crime content to elevate our writing team. As a Script Writer at Matcher, you will be responsible for writing entertaining and creative true-crime stories for our numerous YouTube channels. 

Are you a search engine guru? Do you know how to find what you're looking for with just a few keywords? Are you the type of person that already knows what someone is saying before they finish their sentence? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to put your skills to the test!

Welocalize is seeking Simplified Chinese speakers in Canada to help support our client's project as a Search Quality Rater.

In this position, you will use your unique gifts of understanding people's intentions to improve the online search engine experience. Our main goal for this project is to develop and augment AI data. To put it more plainly, you will provide subjective and objective ratings based on project rules and conventions.

You will complete tasks in Simplified Chinese.
 
In this position, you will be able to set your own schedule to accomplish the weekly goals. However, you'll only be able to receive support from the project management team during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific)

Our senses tie us to the earthly present while echoing the sublime. Wonder and curiosity are pathways, a shared language, of corporeal experience as well as transcendence. THE SENSUAL WORLD is a printed project devoted to the cultivation and exploration of wonder and curiosity through the lens of our 5 senses.

We’re looking for pitches on all things sensuous, wonder-filled, and curiosity-piquing — echoing across themes of nature, perception, connection, science, memory, the cosmos, as well as stories about individuals working within the sensory landscape, from researchers to artists to practitioners to chefs.

An ideal pitch features 1-2 paragraphs describing your idea, your access, and why you are the person to bring this writing to life, as well as a few examples of things you've written in the past. No attachments, just in the body of an email please.

Completed works of poetry and short fiction are very welcome. 
At this time, we are not accepting art submissions.

All submissions can be sent to hellofondcreative@gmail.com.

december publishes poetry, prose, and art. We invite submissions of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art. We are NOW OPEN for submissions through May 1, 2024. 

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december recognizes the publishing industry’s historic and continued under-representation of marginalized writers and artists and remains committed to publishing work that represents all perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. From Jan 2 to Jan 31, we will accept fee-free submissions for BIPOC writers. 

Join our team! Bottle Rocket Media is growing and looking for Freelance SEO Specialists. Know anyone? Optimize client websites, conduct keyword research, and drive organic traffic. Remote position. Passionate about SEO? Submit your resume and portfolio to jobs@bottlerocketmedia.net. Applicants must be in Continental US time zones.

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is seeking nominees to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Ontario. Created in 2019 and named in memory of the late Gord Downie, this appointment is subject to the https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s19016.

Ontario's Poet Laureate will be appointed for a two-year term as an Officer of the Legislative Assembly.

As Poet Laureate, your role will be to:

• Promote art and literacy in Ontario.

• Celebrate Ontario and its people.

• Raise the profile of Ontario poets.

• Raise public awareness of poetry and the spoken word.

• Act as a spokesperson for literature in general, and poetry in particular.

• Provide a focal point for the expression of Ontario culture and heritage through the literary arts.

What You Will Do

You'll act with integrity to:

• Write poetry, occasionally for use in the Legislature, if called upon by the Speaker or the Lieutenant Governor.

• Engage in public outreach, visiting schools and community groups across the province, to present or arrange poetry readings, writing workshops or other activities.

• Advise the Legislative Library on its collection and acquisitions for its cultural holdings.

• Perform other duties as may be requested by the Speaker, the Lieutenant Governor or the Legislative Library.

How you will qualify

To be eligible for consideration, you must:

• Have a primary residence in Ontario and have resided in the province for a period of at least six months during the 12 months preceding the selection.

• Have published at least one volume of poetry within the ten years, or have demonstrated that your body of work in the field of poetry has brought honour to yourself and to Ontario.

• Have your nomination supported by at least two colleagues in the literary field.

• Have the ability to travel throughout the province to promote literary events and participate in Legislative events.

Applicants are encouraged to review the https://www.ontariopoet.org/copy-of-stay-connected website for more information.

Anyone can make a nomination. Nominators may be MPPs, members of the public, or members of the arts and literary community. Individuals may nominate themselves, as long as they have letters from two colleagues in the literary field who support the nomination.

Standard information is required for each nominee to ensure a proper evaluation and review of each nomination. Please submit a nomination package containing the following:

• Nominee's personal information (name, address, pronouns, language preference(s), etc.).

• Nominator's personal information (name, address, etc.).

• Letter of nomination briefly describing the nominee's significant contributions to the arts and literary community, why they should be considered a nominee for Poet Laureate, and how they have influenced or had an impact on the work of other literary artists or on the Province of Ontario.

• Nominee's biography or CV, including such information as education, significant achievements, publications, professional activities, awards or honours.

• A minimum of two examples of the nominee’s work. These may be print publication or in electronic, audio or video format.

o If published in print only, one copy of the publication must be submitted when requested.

o If published in electronic/video/audio format, either a link or one copy must be submitted.

To apply, please submit your complete nomination package to PLnominations@ola.org

A selection panel will review nominations and may interview all shortlisted candidates.

Honorarium: $20,000 per annum, plus travel and administrative allowance

File No: 2023-POET

Closing Date: January 15, 2024

Are you a search engine guru? Do you know how to find what you're looking for with just a few keywords? Are you the type of person that already knows what someone is saying before they finish their sentence? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to put your skills to the test!

Welocalize is seeking Simplified Chinese speakers in Canada to help support our client's project as a Search Quality Rater.

In this position, you will use your unique gifts of understanding people's intentions to improve the online search engine experience. Our main goal for this project is to develop and augment AI data. To put it more plainly, you will provide subjective and objective ratings based on project rules and conventions.

You will complete tasks in Simplified Chinese.

In this position, you will be able to set your own schedule to accomplish the weekly goals. However, you'll only be able to receive support from the project management team during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific)

Project Details

- Job Title: Search Quality Rater

- Location: Remote, Canada-based

- Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week, up to 20 hours per week; set your own schedule

- Start date: ASAP

- Employment Type: Freelance/Independent Contract

Requirements

- Fully Proficient in Simplified Chinese

- Strong understanding of English

- Must be located in Canada

- Strong understanding of popular culture in Simplified Chinese (China)

- Must be dedicated only to "Search Quality rating program" and NOT other search or ads rating programs

- Must not have current or previous experience with "Ads quality rating"

- Must be the only one in your household working as a "Search Quality Rater"

- Web-savvy and able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent online research skills

- Reliable computer system and internet connection

- Reliable anti-virus software (as you will be surfing the web as part of the work)

- Ability to follow instructions in English and comply with the project conventions and rules expected by the client

- Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to protect client confidentiality

- Must pass learning modules and a required quality test designed by our client before starting work