Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For July 5th

source: http://www.writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs/004140_07042007.html

July 04, 2007

Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For July 5th

These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.

Current: The Newspaper About Public Television and Radio, 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 350, Takoma Park, MD 20912. P(301)270-7240, ext. 32. Email behrens - at - current.org. Website http://www.Current.org. Steve Behrens, Editor. Percentage of freelance contributions varies. "Biweekly national trade newspaper about public broadcasting, read by people involved in the field." Prefers to work with experienced writers. Welcomes new writers "only if they have good writing samples and/or demonstrate knowledge of the subject." Circ. 6K. Bi- weekly "with exceptions (see http://www.Current.org/schedule)." Topics include esthetic, journalistic, political, economic and technological aspects of public TV and radio. Pays after acceptance. Usually publishes ms within 1 week of acceptance. Buys first North American periodical rights; "also posted on our website if writer does not object." Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 1 hour to 2 weeks. Sample on request. Subscription $70. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Insightful features and news about producers, public broadcasting stations and others outside of Washington who are working in public TV and radio. Rates are negotiable, but these have been our usual payments: Moderate-length articles (about 600 words) - $400; Features (1500 to 2000 words) - $700. Pay is based more on complexity than length. Articles range between 400 and 2400 words. To request assignment or propose story, send varied clips by e-mail or mail with bio note and cover letter."
PHOTOS/ART: "JPG, 200 dpi, 5 x 7 inches minimum; color preferred." Payment is negotiable.

DDI, 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Ste. 355, Alpharetta, GA 30004. P(800)241-9034, ext. 5524. F(770)569-5105. Email rsway - at - ddimagazine.com. Website http://www.ddimagazine.com. RoxAnna Sway; Editor in Chief Rachel Brown, Senior Editor. 30% freelance. "DDI reports on retail store design, design trends, merchandising strategies and product information of vital interest to design professionals. Coverage includes traditional retail stores as well as venues such as banks, automotive dealerships, movie theaters and restaurants with emphasis on creating the most dynamic and successful selling environments possible. The magazine's readers include store planners and designers, architects, visual merchandisers and key retail executives." Only works with published writers. Circ. 20.5K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys unlimited publication rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks. Sample not available, view website. Subscription controlled. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Fresh, current articles on retail design that would serve the interests of our readers." Payment negotiated on an individual basis. Submit query and clips by mail with SASE or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "At least 2-3, preferably more, color photos of professional quality (suitable for publication in a design magazine) must be acquired to accompany article; generally the writer acquires these from design firms, retailers, PR agencies or manufacturers at no cost under editorial use clause of original contract with photographer." No additional pay.
HINTS: "Most articles should quote interviews with at least three sources."

Echelon Magazine, 6420 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048. P(323)653-1960. Email editorial - at - echelonmagazine.com. Website http://www.echelonmagazine.com. Grant Courtney, Managing Editor. 40% freelance. Echelon Magazine is a national bi-monthly business magazine serving the GLBT business professional. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 50K. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 1 week. Sample at newsstands. Subscription $19.99; $28.00 outside the U.S. Full guidelines provided after assignment.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Finance writers, (stock market), entertainment business articles, GLBT business profiles, news items." Pays $0.50/word for features of 1500-2000 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: 300 dpi, jpeg. Pay is negotiable.

Golf Event, 26202 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44145. Website http://www.golfeventmagazine.com. April Miller, Editor. Approximately 50% freelance. "Golf Event, a bi- monthly national trade magazine, is the resource for golf outings and events. Golf Event provides readers with invaluable insight from industry experts, updates on products and services, destination spotlights, planning tools and much more. From the latest trends in golf to what's hot in food and beverage, Golf Event provides readers the tools to make their events successful. We want to offer specific ideas, tips and resources readers can use to take their events to the next level. Golf Event is a division of Symphony Publishing." Only works with experienced writers. "Need at least some clips; even if it's from class assignments or internships." Circ. 30K. Bi-monthly. Pays 30 days after acceptance. Usually publishes ms within 1 or 2 issues of acceptance, "unless we have to hold it for any reason." Buys all print and electronic rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 6-8 weeks. Sample articles available at website. Sample issue $5. Subscription controlled. Guidelines online at http://www.golfeventmagazine.com/WritersGuidelines.aspx and http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=47126. "Do not contact me via e-mail; mail letter, resume and clips to the editor's attention."
CURRENT NEEDS: "Topics for features vary widely but always with the readers' events success in mind-- topics may include, but are not limited to, sponsorship sales; ways to attract players to your event; proper etiquette; gifts and awards; outsourcing; staffing and volunteers; event add-ons; and negotiating course contracts. Event profiles are always of interest and must include photos. We are particularly open to writers who can come up with a different angle on a common topic." Features pay $400-$500; departments pay $300. "Departments are typically 700 to 900 words; features 1,200 to 1,700 words; with one larger feature in each issue that is 2,000 to 2,500 words." Submit "cover letter, resume and writing samples along with any suggested queries via mail to the editor's attention" with SASE. Does *not* accept email submissions.
PHOTOS/ART: If available from sources, secure them; but not a must - can be handled in-house." Does not pay for photos at this time.
HINTS: "We are not a magazine for golfers; we are for individuals planning golf outings and events. Don't pitch me stories about playing golf or the latest ways to improve one's golf game. Our readers need to know how to make their outings and events successful. Read the guidelines and the stories online to find out about the magazine. There is a lot of information on the site; read it first." We are not about event planning in general; we only cover golf outings and events."

Just Labs, 2779 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686. Email Jake@villagepress.com. Website http://www.justlabsmagazine.com. Jason Smith, Editor. 25%-40% freelance. "Just Labs is geared toward owners of Labrador retrievers covering the aspects of pet and family life with America's most popular dog." Welcomes new writers. Circ 20K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. "We schedule articles at all times of the year." Buys first N.A. serial rights. No reprints. Responds to queries in 3-6 weeks; 6-8 weeks for unsolicited mss. Sample at newsstands. Subscription $23.95. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "More factual articles (not reflective stories of life with a particular Lab) that will help readers get the most out of their dog -- health articles, training articles, fun things people can do with their Labs, etc." Pays flat fee of $300-$400 for features of 1000-1800 words, depending on word length and photo support.
PHOTO/ART: Pays "flat fee of $75 if purchased from someone other than author (stock); payment for feature articles include photos (no additional payment to author for photos submitted by author.)"
HINTS: "We receive lots of stories about that special Lab that is now gone -- for the most part, our readers want to learn how to enjoy their Lab right now. Though we do run one or two reflective/humorous stories per issue, these are usually taken up well in advance and are a much tougher sell. So, stay factual."
PHOTOS/ART: Not provided.

Keynoter, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Email keynoter - at - kiwanis.org. NOTE: This publisher's website will soon change, meanging the email addresses will also change. As of "press time" this new information was not yet available. Website http://www.keyclub.org/keyclub/magazine. Shanna Mooney, Executive Editor. 40% freelance. "Keynoter magazine is the official publication of Key Club International, an organization made up of service-minded high school student leaders. The magazine includes information specific to members of Key Club and general- interest articles aimed at high school students." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 243K. 8 issues/year. Pays on acceptance. "Manuscripts are published according to our pre-determined editorial calendar." Buys First North American Rights. No reprints. Responds 3-4 weeks. Sample by mail request. Subscription $8.00. Guidelines online at http://www.kiwanis.org/magazine/writerkc.asp and http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=6031.
CURRENT NEEDS: "General interest, service-related, and leadership articles aimed at high school students." Pays flat fee of $150-$400 for about 1000 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.
HINTS: "Keynoter does not publish first-person accounts, personality profiles, games, quizzes, fiction or poems."

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