FULL TIME Content Manager - Writer

POSITION: Content Manager

Type: Full-time
Experience: Intermediate Level
Functions: Content Management
Industries: E-commerce, Wholesale/Retail

Looking for an AWESOME job? If you're full of energy and ideas, please continue to read... :)

WHO WE ARE

Young America Trading Co. was established in May 2013. Yes, a fairly young company just like what the name says. This company is one of our newer companies, specializes in the distribution, import/export as well as retail activities of high quality products range from Home & Garden, Health & Beauty and Grocery & Gourmet Food. We distribute our products through our e-commerce websites as well as third party platforms, such as Amazon and eBay. We are now moving into the wholesale sector and also working on a plan to expand into Amazon UK & Europe.

THREE REASONS TO BUILD YOUR CAREER @ YOUNG AMERICA

1) Amazing Teammates
We are a group of 11 young, fun, energetic people working to bring awesomeness to our business. We recruit people who are not just brilliant, but people who are talented, driven, positive and live life with a purpose. Join us and you will be working with some of the best minds in the business.

2) The Freedom to be Yourself
We understand that brilliant people hate rules and desire to do things the way they want. Our work culture gives you the freedom to propose and execute your ideas.

3) Grow Like You've Never Grown Before
People at Young America are smart and well balanced. You get to make an impact from day one: you have an opportunity to enjoy early responsibilities. On top of that, working with like-minded people who take their initiative to shape their roles will keep you on track in developing individual expertise.


JOB SCOPE

1. Create interesting blog post
2. Create newsletters
3. Prepare press release for product launch
4. Craft site promotion content
5. Craft social media content
6. Craft product description
7. Craft infographics
8. Craft video, audio, slideshow content
9. Organize data
10. Assist sales & marketing team in creating content for promotional print materials
11. Work with a cross-departmental team, maintain and develop the master content calendar for all web properties
12. Track and report on all site metrics

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

~ THE BIG FIVE ~

1. VERY RELIABLE & FAST Internet Connection, no downtime and has no problem doing video conference calls with the team. MUST have a backup source.
2. VERY Detail-oriented! It's important that your content is proof read before submission for review.
3. VERY GOOD SENSE in engaging readers. We don't like boring, robotic written work.
4. VERY GOOD at selling through words. You need to know how to convert potential buyers to customers through writing.
5. WILLING TO WORK IN USA EASTERN TIME. Able to work 40 hours/week.

~ OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS ~

1. Creative mind with exceptional communication and organizational skills
2. Has SEO knowledge. If you know all the SEO rules and have used Market Samurai, it will be a plus.
3. Advanced knowledge of HTML and experience with popular content management systems
4. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
5. Basic Adobe Photoshop skills
6. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
7. Experience managing content and production for high traffic websites
8. Ability to prepare video, audio, slideshow content
9. Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or a related field
10. Have a great knowledge in all areas that we stated above. If you have experience with Mailchimp, it will be a plus.
11. Proactive
12. Hardworking
13. Punctual! If you're late, you're wasting everybody's time

OFFER:
1. Paid Philippines Public Holidays
2. 13th month bonus
3. 10 Day PTO with 1 additional day for every year of service
4. Biweekly Dream Talk: Our team members use 5 paid hours a week for personal growth (it could be anything from meditation to entrepreneurship to cooking). Every 2 weeks, we come together to share how we have grown ourselves. Each member is given $50/month to spend on personal growth materials.

Our company is really looking for someone who has infectious personality and can bring more fire to the team. It's very important for us to make sure our new hire has this fire in him/her. Our company's philosophy is all about investing in our team members' future, therefore we emphasize a lot in personal growth.

If you are enthusiastic about a positive work life, you have definitely come to the right platform to begin that journey. Because here you will have the opportunity to explore, learn, contribute, grow and most importantly be surrounded by constant vibes of awesomeness.

Apply to join our AWESOME team, show us what you got!


HOW TO APPLY:
1. Send email with subject line of '[YAS] Content Manager Job Application'. Failure to do so will disqualify you from applying for this job as we are really looking for candidate who can follow instruction.
EMAIL ADDRESS: felice@youngamericatrading.com
2. Send in your resume
3. Show us what you got (we have received video cover letter, audio cover letter, do you have something special for us?)

APPLICATION PROCESS for Shortlisted Candidates:
Round 1. Email Q&A
Round 2. Test Write Article (with compensation)
Round 3. Interview with COO


Thank you,

Felice Yeow
Co-founder / COO
Young America, LLC