My College Guide (MCG), an annual magazine for high-achieving high school sophomores, is seeking an editor for the next print edition.

The editorial content of MCG focuses on college admissions and college life. Most of our readers are high school sophomores, ages 15-16.

The Editor’s duties would include:

1. Writing of the Briefs section which typically consists of about 10 to 12 shorter pieces of about 500 words each.

2. Writing or updating of one or two feature articles of between 1,000 and 1,500 words each.

3. Review and editing of articles submitted by contributing writers. We expect the next issue to have at least 7 or 8 articles of about 1,500 words each. About half of these articles will be new and half will be updates.

4. Timing-Briefs begin to be written around April 1, 2008. Subjects of the Briefs will be suggested by Editor and approved by the Publisher before then. First drafts of articles will be due by May 15, 2008.
Revisions are due from writers within 7 days. All content is to be submitted to our graphic designer by no later than June 30.

5. Editor will work with Publisher and graphic designer in reviewing and revising proofs. Final proofs will be due by August 15 in order to submit to printer. The magazine will be printed and mailed in September 2008.

6. When requested by Publisher, the Editor will search for and/or interview contributing writers and give recommendations to Publisher.

7. Compensation will be based on a per word rate for the writing of the Briefs and articles, and on an hourly basis for updates and editing.

8. While this is a telecommute position, the Editor need to respond fairly quickly to review proofs, particularly in July and August as we get close to our deadline.

9. Our website is www.mycollegeguide.org.

If interested, please contact Michael Gluckstern, Publisher, at mg@mycollegeguide.org.

* Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
* Compensation: Per word rate for writing and hourly rate for updating and editing.
* Telecommuting is ok.
* This is a part-time job.
* This is a contract job.

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