Banned for Life.

Writing news or current affairs? Every journalist should be made to study this page for an hour a day before putting their fingers to the keyboard. It’s a list of expressions so over-used and over-tired that they ought to be banned for life.
Cliches presented as news are on my list of top five [...]

Technical Writing

Technical writers are worth their weight in gold. If you can explain engineer-speak or computer-speak in a language the rest of us can understand, you are in high demand. I recently came accross this online resource by Ronald B. Standler, which is a good starting place for basic tips and advice on how [...]

Proof Reader

EXPERIENCED PROOF READER

Part Time experienced Proof Reader needed by a Publisher in Prahran. Must have great attention to detail. Need to be hardworking.
Pay, $16.00 p/h (on commencement) / neg on experience.
Close to Train station Prahran
Immediate Start.
Various shifts available -
Tuesday ‘ 4pm ‘ 6pm
Friday ‘ 2.30pm ‘ 4.30pm
Saturday [...]

Sub-editor / Journalist

Baird Publications, one of the world’s leading marine/maritime publishers, requires an enthusiastic graduate journalist with print and online experience.
Based at Baird’s Melbourne head office, the successful applicant will commence as a sub-editor/feature writer compiling three global trade magazines and an extensive online maritime news service.
While not essential, an interest in matters maritime would be useful.
Written [...]

Journalist / Editor

Journalist / Editor

Leading Melbourne based publisher Blitz Publications is seeking an enthusiastic, Journalist/Editor with a passion for triathlon, to work on Triathlon & Multi Sport Magazine.
The successful applicant will be able to write interesting copy, have outstanding editing and proof reading skills, be able to work [...]