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Writing/Editing Job Boards

AllFreelanceWork: http://www.allfreelancework.com; A huge job-listing resource, plus loads of articles and resources for freelancers.
Authorlink Jobs Available: http://authorlink.monster.com/
Careers@MediaGeneral: http://jobs.mediageneral.com
Chicago Book Clinic Jobline: http://chicagobookclinic.org/jobline/; Jobs in the publishing industry, primarily in Illinois.
craigslist: http://www.craigslist.com/wri/; Focuses primarily on writing and editing jobs in the San Francisco/Peninsula area.
CWTS Technical Writing Job Directory: http://ctws.certificationtestingservice.com/jobs/
Editor & Publisher Classifieds: http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/classifieds/index.jsp
Freelance Writing: http://www.freelancewriting.com/freelance-writing-jobs.php
Guru.com: http://www.guru.com/pro/index.aspx; This site requires you to register so that you can submit a proposal for jobs or projects listed on the site; payment is handled through the site. It's not clear whether the cost is to you or to the potential employer. You can also post your profile on the site so that people looking for a freelance writer can find you.
IRE Job Center: http://www.ire.org/jobs/look.html; Job board run by the organization of Investigative Journalists and Reporters, Inc.
JAWS Job Bank: http://www.jaws.org/jobs/; Journalism job board run by the Journalism and Women Symposium.
Jobs for Copy Editors: http://www.copyeditorjobs.com/default.asp?id=5
Journalism Job Links: http://www.poynter.org/subject.asp?id=62
JournalismJobs.com: http://www.JournalismJobs.com
MediaBistro Job List: http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/; Extensive list of writing, editing and journalism jobs.
Publishers Weekly Job Listings: http://jobs.publishersweekly.com/; Click on "Industry Resources".
Sunoasis Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Copywriters: http://www.sunoasis.com
U.C. Berkeley J-Jobs: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/; Focuses primarily on journalism jobs; also offers listings of magazine editorial positions and freelance writing jobs.
The Write Jobs: http://www.writejobs.com/
Writerfind Jobs: http://www.writerfind.com/freelance_jobs/; Jobs that can be done from a home office.
Writer's Resource Center Employment Resources: http://www.poewar.com/jobs/
WritersWeekly.com: http://www.writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs.php; Offers extensive job listings, plus a free weekly e-mail newsletter update.

General Job Sites

Search these sites with keywords such as writer, editor, copyeditor, etc.
+Jobs America: http://www.plusjobs.org
CareerBuilder.com: http://www.CareerBuilder.com
DallasNews.com JobCenter: http://www.dallasnews.com/classifieds/jobcenter/
Indeed.com http://www.indeed.com/
Latimes.com Careerbuilder: http://www.latimes.com/classified/jobs/
Miami Herald CareerBuilder: http://www.miamiherald.com/jobs/
Monster.com: http://www.monster.com
New York Times Job Market: http://www.nytimes.com/marketing/jobmarket/search/index.html
SFGate Chronicle Jobs: http://www.sfgate.com/jobs/; Job listings from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Telecommuting Jobs: http://www.tjobs.com
Yahoo! HotJobs: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/

International Job Boards

AllStarJobs Canada: http://www.allstarjobs.ca; Directory of Canadian employment agencies, job banks, employers & career resources.
Guardian Unlimited Jobs: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk; Job section of UK's Guardian Unlimited; click on categories such as "media" or "arts and heritage" to find writing and editorial positions, or search by job title.
idealist.org: http://www.idealist.org; Search for jobs around the world.
International Internships: http://www.ihipo.com; Search for internships around the world. Create a free online profile for employers to find you.
Jeff Gaulin's Canadian Journalism Job Board: http://www.jeffgaulin.com; Writing and editing jobs in Canada.
Jobs in Japan: http://www.jobsinjapan.com; Not focused specifically on writing/editing jobs, but worth searching by keyword.
Journalism.co.uk: http://www.journalism.co.uk/36/64/; Resources for international journalists, including extensive job listings for editors, writers, and other media-related professionals (primarily in the UK).
The Media Network: http://www.tmn.co.uk/; Lists a wide selection of writing and editing jobs within Britain, and also offers journalists a place to post their resumes and "jobs wanted."
Monster.com (international): http://workabroad.monster.com/; The international section of Monster.com offers specialized "job boards" for several different countries, as well as more general regional areas (e.g., Africa, Asia, Canada).
MyJobGroup.co.uk: http://www.myjobgroup.co.uk/jobsites/; A network of local job sites within the UK.
NewsJobs Network: http://www.newsjobs.net/; Editing and writing jobs for the U.S., Canada and the UK. Free newsletter.
Overseas Jobs Express: http://www.overseasjobs.com; This site often lists jobs for writers and editors.
Workopolis: http://www.workopolis.com; Canadian job-search site.
WriteThisMoment.com: http://writethismoment.com/; Subscription-based writer's job board for jobs in the UK and worldwide

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