Writer

We are seeking someone looking for long-term stability who is available to write articles full-time during the week.

We are looking for someone capable of writing blog articles that flow logically and engage the target reader. Your writing should be articulate and demonstrate critical thinking, logic, and creativity. The writing topics are related to:

- education, (higher education)

Candidates should be able to:
- write in American English with correct grammar, mechanics, and punctuation,
- compose clear, well-constructed sentences and structure their overall writing logically and with an excellent flow of information,
- write compelling arguments,
- research reliable sources of information (including peer-reviewed journal articles and studies),
- use peer-reviewed journal articles and studies to defend and support a position or opinion,
- edit, revise, and rewrite as needed, and
- write in argumentative or expository (explanatory) style.

If you are skilled in the following, we encourage you to apply:
- articulate English writing,
- analytical thinking,
- critical thinking
- creative and engaging writing,
- reading and researching skills,
- attention to detail,
- effective communication,
- planning and organization,
- time management, and
- punctuality (ability to meet deadlines).

We are looking to work with a writer who:
- doesn't plagiarize, (no AI)
- can write well (able to express engaging content and sound logic),
- reads and follows all instructions,
- is reliable and can consistently meet deadlines,
- is receptive to feedback and is coachable,
- is responsible,
- is responsive to communication (e.g., consistently and promptly replies to emails),
- can collaborate well with others,
- can take constructive criticism well, and
- implements changes for revisions as needed.

Requirements:
1. reliable internet connection and electricity
2. proficient and articulate writing in the (American) English language
3. compose high-quality (each article at least 2,000 words long [with no "fluff,” “padding,” or “filler” content]) writing that is original and requires little to no edits or revisions (5 articles per week)
You must also
* sign a non-disclosure agreement
* be familiar with Google suite/workspace (e.g., Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.)
Required characteristics:
* pay attention to detail
* read and follow all instructions
* be reliable (consistent, responsible, and committed to meeting requirements, expectations, and deadlines)
* communicate (clear, effective, and consistent communication; reply to all emails and communications promptly, within 24 hours)

Job description:
- compose 5 high-quality, original (not plagiarized) articles per week that are each at least 2,000 words in length and well supported by reliable sources
- though you need to know how to research the topic, most of the relevant information you will need to write the article (including research) will be provided to you---this is a significant reason for the monthly payment and will be discussed by email correspondence and during the Zoom video interview.

Benefits:
- Salary: USD 400 per month for writing 5 articles per week (1 article per day, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday). This is approximately 20,000+ Philippine pesos per month.
- Stability: This is an ongoing job with a long-term opportunity. If you meet the requirements and it is a good fit, we are looking to keep you on this project, barring unforeseen circumstances, for a minimum of one (1) year.
- Unique Bonus: around the holidays (December/January), a box of essentials—valued at more than 400 USD—will be sent from the U.S. to VAs in the Philippines who demonstrate reliability to consistently produce 5 articles per week that meet all requirements and are up to par with quality expectations (this will be discussed during the Zoom video interview).

To be considered, please submit the following:

1. the link to your OnlineJobs.Ph profile,

2. results of your DISC assessment. I don't need the whole report, I'm looking to learn which letter(s) describe your personality profile: D, I, S, or C (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, or Compliance)? And, to what extent for each letter?,

3. government-issued photo identification, and

4. a Upgrade to see actual info lieu of providing writing samples, if you are qualified, follow all instructions in this job post, and reply to emails promptly (within 24 hours) and thoroughly (provide requested information and complete answers), we will email you with an opportunity to complete a writing task by a given deadline. Expect the deadline to be within the next 24-36 hours from when it is assigned because the job will require one article to be completed each day Monday-Friday (in other words, the deadline is usually around 24 hours from when the trial task is assigned because the job requires an article to be submitted each day of the week [within 24 hours each day]).

In addition, please answer the following questions:

5. Approximately how long will it take you to write a 2,000-word blog article?

6. Are you able and willing to write 5 articles per week?

7. What is your monthly pay expectation for writing 5 articles per week (your answer reflects a monthly expectation in USD).

Upgrade to see actual infoscribe potential factors that could prevent you from writing and submitting 5 high-quality articles each week on time. We are looking for realistic and honest answers. Because life is dynamic and can be unpredictable at times, it’s not realistic that nothing or only one thing in your life could possibly prevent you from submitting high-quality articles on time. However, the fact that things in life can change does not stop people from planning for the unforeseeable and doing what they can to adjust and respond appropriately to minimize any undesirable Upgrade to see actual info your answer,
a. describe more than one potential factor,
b. next to each listed potential factor, explain how you would mitigate each situation by answering:
i. what steps do you take to make sure we are promptly aware of your situation before your deadline passes?,
ii. what strategies do you have in place to resolve the issue?, and
iii. what resources can you utilize to resolve each issue when it occurs so that it doesn’t impact your work?
The workweek and the deliverables are due Mondays-Fridays in PST time. An example schedule would be one article (minimum 2,000 words long) due each day of the week Monday through Friday at 9 am PST (U.S. time)—this should correspond with midnight Philippine time.

8b. Also, what other commitments do you have? Explain how you would manage those commitments along with the requirements and expectations of this position. We’re looking for someone able and dedicated.

8c. And, do emergencies frequently occur in your experience? And, what would you consider an emergency? We have a process to accommodate our VAs as needed. For example, VAs who currently work with us on this project and who also happen to be students request time off or an adjustment to their schedule for valid reasons such as examinations (e.g., midterms or finals) week. And we happily accommodate them as long as the request is made according to our protocol, and is made ahead of time (at least 2 weeks’ notice).
We are looking for someone reliable. I understand that each individual has their own priorities, and emergencies are unavoidable. I am asking because each individual can have varying (or loose) definitions of what falls under the ‘emergency’ category. We are looking for someone who will be dependable and committed to this project full-time.

9a. What topics in general would be most interesting for you to write about?

Upgrade to see actual info addition to your answer, please expand by providing specifics about what topics related to
a) higher education.

you are most interested in writing about and why.

10a. What qualifies you for this job? Please write two (2) paragraphs about why you would be a good Upgrade to see actual infote: do not provide single sentence "paragraphs."

Upgrade to see actual info your answer, also include answers to the following questions: *
i. Do you have work experience writing blogs, ghostwriting, or technical writing?
ii. if so, what did you write about?
iii. what were the details of your assignments?
a. what was the average word count for the assignments?
b. were you required to cite credible sources?
c. how long did you write about those topics (duration; i.e., how long did you work with the employer and how long did you and how long did you maintain that position writing blogs, ghostwriting, or doing technical writing?) and
d. when did you do that job (list beginning and end dates).

*Although writing experience (blogging, ghostwriting, or technical writing) is not required, we’d like to know the above details (question 10b) from candidates who do have work experience.

10c. Also, please explain what the research phase of the writing process is like for you.

10d. And, how do you determine if a source is credible? That is, if you wish to support a claim, opinion, or conclusion in your writing using an online source (link), what steps do you take and what do you look for to ensure that the source you are using is reliable and has accurate information? What characteristics must a source have to make it credible?

11. If offered an interview, what time between 8-9 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) [United States time] can you meet via Zoom video? Select either 8:00, 8:30, or 9:00 pm PST. This time should correspond with 11 am to 12 noon Philippines time (11:00 am, 11:30 am, or 12:00 noon Philippine time). Specify your answer in PST.

12. If offered, when can you start? The workweek is Mon-Fri, so give a date that falls on a Monday.

Please email the requested documents and responses to Amor at: Upgrade to see actual info with "FT Writer 4 - your name" as the subject line (substitute your name in the subject line; this is a busy inbox—following this subject line requirement helps keep your application from being overlooked).

In the interest of time and efficiency for us both, we respectfully request you read this job post carefully, follow all instructions, and address all the points above.

We will only consider
- replies and inquiries to this job post that address all twelve (12) questions above in full (you must address all points; no partial or incomplete answers),
- applicants who agree with the job and pay, and
- applicants to reply to emails promptly (within 24 hours).

The hiring process is as follows:
1. Review the entire job post and follow all instructions.
2. Promptly respond to email correspondence and confirm receipt of information and emails. If you are qualified, an email reply to your application will include an opportunity for you to demonstrate your writing skills by completing a task by the set deadline.
3. Complete the task by the set deadline.
4. Invitation to complete a one-week trial.
5. Invitation to a Zoom video meeting and interview.
6. Invitation to join our project.