Full Time
Negotiable
TBD
Oct 10, 2016
Job brief
We are looking for an enthusiastic staff writer to join our editorial team. You will work closely with the Content Manager, Project Manager and SEO Specialist.
As a content writer, you should be able to perform thorough research on various topics and have a keen eye for detail.
Ultimately, you should be able to deliver good quality content like news posts, reviews, features, How-to’s, Best X for Y, Simple Question Posts, Embed Posts, and Image Round Ups.
Responsibilities
• Perform research on different topics
• Analyze and interpret findings by breaking down data
• Write content with readers needs in mind
• Ensure your pieces are accurate and objective
• Establish contacts and sources to use in future research
• Maintain notes in written or electronic form
• Contribute to content idea generation for publication
• Stay up-to-date with local, national and international contests and general community
• Be able to write off SEO and Keyword recommendations
• Receive assignments or investigate content leads/tips and get Content Manager approval for articles
• Publish and schedule content to WordPress
• Find and insert relevant images for articles.
• Design thumbnails and blog images.
• Coordinate with team members.
Requirements
• Proven work experience as a content writer, blogger, or ghost writer
• Demonstrable portfolio of published articles
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search and databases)
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Ability to follow strict deadlines and fact-check information
• Good observation and deduction skills
• Broad knowledge of headlines
• Work with Content Manager on story generation
• You must have experience. This is not a training position.
• Fluency in English