If you can meet deadlines, the job offer below is perfect for you. Read for application details:
SmartBrief is seeking a freelance writer to help create daily online business and energy news e-mail newsletters from approximately 6 to 8 a.m. EST Monday through Friday. This is a deadline-intensive writing position!
The ideal candidate has worked as a writer or editor on an energy beat with multiple daily deadlines. Our briefs summarize the top stories of the day for dozens of industry associations, and our editors work with our freelance writers to shape the content for those briefs and become an expert in the topics.
Applicants must have at least five years of experience writing business- or energy-oriented news and be a U.S. or U.K. citizen. This position is a telecommuting position.
Applicants will be asked to complete a timed writing test.Job Duties:
• Summarize online articles, studies and other information for use in e-mail publications.
• Use online publishing tools to create e-mail newsletters and other content.Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven writing skills. (A timed test is given)
• Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline, starting at 6 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
• Knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Facility for using online publishing tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.About SmartBrief:
Founded in 1999, SmartBrief is the leader in customized e-mail news services and reaches top-flight executives in a variety of markets, including energy, advertising, retail, hospitality, telecom, health care and consumer packaged goods.
We’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional, motivated individuals to join our team. At SmartBrief, employees enjoy an entrepreneurial work environment with accelerated advancement opportunities.SmartBrief is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: Energy Freelancer – HCL
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Previous associate editor/reporter/writer for angieslist.com looking for a freelance work.
The description sounds interesting. E-mail me for details. Thanks!
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