Description
geekspeak is seeking intermediate copywriters to join our product content production team on an ongoing contractual basis. Our company works with a number of major retailers to create engaging SEO rich to drive online sales.The position requires an ability to generate creative product copy that educates, motivates and inspires customers to make a purchase decision when shopping online in a variety of categories; electronics, apparel, housewares, sporting goods, etc. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some great brands. As this is a telecommuting position, the successful candidate must have his or her own computer with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Responsibilities
- Write fresh, engaging, informative direct-to-consumer copy in client's brand voice, while varying language and tone of descriptions to align with product category and brand.
- Gain product details, specifications, features, and benefits by reviewing, blogs, manufacturers' sites and other similar sources.
- Create unique, relevant, strategic product positioning for all products.
- Edit product descriptions to ensure they meet our content and formatting requirements.
- Follow client's copy standards and guidelines, use approved writing formats and include consistent terminology to explain the product.
- Work with merchants, content coordinators, partners, and QA to obtain all available product and positioning information.
- Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary.
- Meet daily production goals and deadlines as set by the department.
- Work on assigned team projects as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- 4-year college degree or equivalent in writing or journalism.
- 1-3 years professional writing experience in the areas of copywriting for print and online.
- Strong proofreading, research and fact-checking skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
- Ability to maintain highest quality of work while meeting competing deadlines and balancing multiple tasks.
- Self-starter who maintains a positive, team outlook.
- Strong self-motivation and multitasking required, as writers manage their workload in order to meet daily deadlines.
- Strong writing/English skills and the ability to work with internal and external partners.
- Some understanding of SEO and online search.
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and other copy editing or authoring tools.
- Candidates will be asked to provide writing samples and complete a writing test.
Only those selected will be considered for an interview. We thank you for your interest.
Pay: $18.00/hr NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Web: www.geekspeakcommerce.com