Job Board >> Freelance Finance Writer
| Company Name | SmartBrief, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Location | Telecommute, ** |
| Date Posted | 06, Monday 2012 |
| Category | Copywriter |
| Listing Type | Hourly Rate |
Description
SmartBrief is seeking a freelance writer (up to 20 hours per week) to help create daily online business and finance news e-mail publications from approximately 1 p.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET Sunday through Thursday. This is a deadline-intensive writing position! Applicant must have at least five years of experience writing business- or finance-oriented news. Knowledge of and/or experience covering Asian financial markets is a plus! Applicant must 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:
Search the Web to locate news articles and other information sources of interest to senior executives.
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 1 p.m. ET, Sunday through Thursday.
Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.
Experience writing about business a plus.
Knowledge of Associated Press style.
Facility for using online publishing tools.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Proven record of sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
Applicants will be asked to complete a timed writing test.
Job Duties:
Search the Web to locate news articles and other information sources of interest to senior executives.
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 1 p.m. ET, Sunday through Thursday.
Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.
Experience writing about business a plus.
Knowledge of Associated Press style.
Facility for using online publishing tools.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Proven record of sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
How To Apply
Please e-mail resume. Place the following in the subject line:Finance Freelancer -- JJ
