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Write for Suite101.com
| Between now and February 1, 2006 Suite101.com will contract 400 Writers who have excellent Web communication skills and knowledge of, and a passion for, his/her chosen subject. Writers will publish 10 400-500 word targeted articles designed to engage, inform, and instruct readers. We are looking for opinion leaders with proven credentials and experience who can share their perspective and insight by writing entertaining, intelligent, and ahead-of-the-curve material that keeps readers coming back. Our writers are as diverse as the topics we offer. We aim to have the highest quality content, written by the most qualified writers.
Please look at the list of Topics here before applying. Only apply for a Topic on this list; we are not accepting suggestions for new Topics. Writers must bring their topic to life, have strong writing skills and:
write 10 original, focused, and timely 400- 500-word articles/month
include reviews, interviews, profiles, how-to, advice, editorials
update Topic homepage with features, polls, contests, news etc.
invite guest writers to contribute expertise/articles to the topic
respond quickly to readers’ queries and posts in their Forum
improve site metrics: #page views, length of visit, return rate etc.
ensure content has keyword density, good links, strong first para
monitor traffic to meet and exceed monthly page view targets
comply with the contract/Suite101.com’s policies re plagiarism etc.
grant exclusive electronic rights for 1 year from pub and shared rights thereafter (Writers own copyright and all other rights)
Candidates must:
have excellent Web communication skills and publish to schedule
demonstrate subject expertise via credentials and experience
develop Web readership and meet traffic goals through self-promo
identify future trends/gaps in coverage and write to these needs
proactively contribute to teamwork and company-wide growth
Compensation: $1.50-$3.00 per 1000 page views of all material authored by the writer subsequent to signing the contract. Suite101 guarantees a minimum of $75/month for the first three months.
To apply to be a writer at Suite101.com, write to apply@suite101.com with the Topic applied for in the subject line by January 23Write about more than one Topic, 2006 and attach:
a cover letter outlining work experience, education, and credentials
a complete resume with contact info and names of 3 references
a one-paragraph outline of each of your first four articles
2 print or online published articles
If you are interested in, and qualified to write about, more than one Topic, please indicate your first, second, and third choices. A copy of the Suite101.com contract will be sent to you via e-mail after an interview and upon offer.
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