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Help Wanted: Writers & Editors
Help Wanted Designorati is looking for new writers for Designorati:Web Design, and new editors to write and manage the following Topics: D:Video Design D:Fashion Design D:Motion Graphics D:Mobile Content D:Industrial Design Do you have a passion for one of these subjects…
Help Wanted
Designorati is looking for new writers for Designorati:Web Design, and new editors to write and manage the following Topics:
- D:Video Design
- D:Fashion Design
- D:Motion Graphics
- D:Mobile Content
- D:Industrial Design
Do you have a passion for one of these subjects?
Do you have something to say?
Do you have the talent to say it well?
Are you interested in exposing your work and yourself to a global audience of millions of creatives?
If you meet the following criteria, apply to join Team:Designorati.
Passion about some aspect of professional creativity. Whether it’s a passion for graphic design or fashion design, illustration or architecture, designing Websites or industrial object design, or any other creative profession, tool, or methodology, you must be love it. It has to excite you, and you must have knowledge of it and a hunger to not only share that knowledge, but to learn and grow yourself.
Skill to write well and within a structure. Designorati is a convergence between blog network and magazine, merging the most important elements of traditional media with blogging to forge something fast but accurate, something independent but accountable, a medium with a strong voice but equally strong integrity. Although Designorati writers are self-directed and self-editing, it is more organized and structured than a typical blog. There is a basic style guide to follow, and there are standards of journalistic ethics on par with any print magazine.
Designorati publishes articles not blog posts. There is a difference in the readers’ eyes, and there is a difference when it comes to writers’ skill.
Ability to work within a team. Designorati is team-based, with each writer having a voice in its operation and editorial voice. And each team member builds genuine equity within the company. After one year on staff earning a share of revenue, each Designorati writer is considered for partnership within, and ownership of, Designorati itself. Therefore it is critical that each writer be able to work effectively within the team, respecting her team mates, and pulling her own weight, in order to become an effective partner who helps define and continue the Designorati brand.
Apply now and help build something good!
JOAN S. VOSS
1021 Dawes St. * Libertyville, IL 60048 * (847) 367-0313
professional_edge_literary@msn.com
OBJECTIVE:
To increase public awareness regarding all aspects of current news & trends in the fashion industry.
* PROFESSIONAL SKILLS *
● Strong skills in writing persuasive, benefit-oriented, customer-focused copy
● Ability to tell a winning story in campaign or advertisements
● Ability to work on multiple projects & produce great copy under pressure
● Ability to react swiftly to copy requests without sacrificing quality
* FREELANCE WRITER *
1998 - PRESENT
● Write original item descriptions & item support copy, including headlines and emails
● Research as needed & dictated by writing tasks i.e. interviewing, fact-checking
● Re-write/second-drafts existing “live” item and item support copy
● Edit content coming from third parties, vendors, agencies, etc.
● Attend to details & successfully follow-through on assignments
● Knowledge of & ability to work efficiently in MS Office Suite for PC, i.e.Word, Outlook, Excel
* EDITORIAL ASSISTANT *
BRANHAM NEWSPAPER SALES, Chicago, IL
1987 - 1997
● Wrote original copy i.e. advertisements, marketing campaigns, print & web-based publications
● Reviewed & evaluated notes regarding aspects of multi-media copy, isolating pertinent facts & details
● Coordinated staff meetings with major clients
● Edited sales materials for Executive V.P. & sales team
●Composed press releases for 85 newspapers nationwide
● Proofread promotional brochures prior to print release
* ASSOCIATE MANAGER *
DEMAR’S FASHIONS, Berwyn, IL
1985 – 1987
● Maintained merchandising records for Buyer
● Handled customer service issues & monetary transactions
● Created store window displays, incorporating the latest fashion trends
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Fra Noi Magazine, Stone Park, IL - Columnist, Design Editorial
The Senior Connection, Dundee, IL - Columnist, Entertainment Section, “Historic Hollywood”
Fate Magazine, Lakeland Hills, MN - Correspondent
1st Prize Winner – Iron Pyramid Publications Writing Contest – 2007
Who’s Who in America, 2003 – 2007
Finalist, Writer’s Digest Magazine Writing Contest - 2004
Finalist, Ella T. Grasso Literary Award, Unico National Convention - 2004
Editor’s Choice Award, International Library of Poetry - 2002
SPECIALIZED DEVELOPMENT
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL 1996 - 1998
Certified in software training sessions, P.C. Resources, Park Ridge, Illinois 1991 - 1996
Fred Pryor Business Seminars 1991 – 1996
University of Illinois/Bachelor of Arts - 1985
References available.