Social Media/Content Writer

strongCompany Description:/strongpIn today’s world fraught with social media noise, automated marketing, and technological overload we know that effective marketing campaigns must cut through the spammy chatter to build authentic relationships in a human-to-human way. Whether building those relationships takes the form of inbound marketing, community building on social media, one-to-one outreach, or any number of customized approaches, we help our clients reach their important audiences, deepen their relationships with each member, and inspire individuals to do business with them./ppOur virtual environment enables us to work with businesses in a wide variety of sectors all over the world, while attracting the very best talent in our industry. Weapos;re a results-oriented, nimble and forward-thinking agency that only succeeds when our clients succeed. /pstrongJob Description:/strongpstrongPOSITION TITLE:/strong  Social Media/Content Writer/pp /ppstrongPOSITION STATUS:/strong  Freelance – 1099 Independent Contractor/pp/ppstrongCOMPENSATION:  /strongPaid by the project; competitive, based on experience and subject matter expertise/pp /ppstrongPOSITION OVERVIEW/strongbr /The writer must take instruction from a written document advising him or her on how to research, source material, emulate tone and style, and create effective messaging for a variety of channels./ppstrongSCOPE OF WORK/strong/pulliDeliver compelling and well written messaging on behalf of clients in different industries, while meeting deadlines/liliCreate accurate, clear, and brand-relevant copy suitable for all digital platforms/liliUtilize best practices to ensure all deliverables support wider online objectives such as back linking, SEO optimization and keyword utilization/liliPerform supplemental research as necessary to round out messages and communicate topics/liliNavigate company manuals and follow detailed written instruction/lilisource appropriate, publically available images in support of deliverables/liliProperly vet and use hashtags in content/liliProofread copy to check for spelling and grammar errors/liliDevelop an understanding of the personality and communication style of the client and adjusting deliverables to fit that style/liliAmend, revise or redevelop messages in response to feedback from the managing editor/liliUse Civilis Marketing systems to submit all client deliverables in a timely and accurate manner/liliEnsure all client deliverables meet or exceed Civilis Marketing’s quality standards strong /strong/li/ulpstrongREQUIRED COMPETENCIES/strongbr /br /emAttention to Detail/embr /Sees things others don’t; double checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent output; carefully monitors the details and quality of own and other’s work; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly and precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards.br /br /emCommunication/embr /Communicates in an open, consistent and effective manner; explains concepts and procedures clearly and completely while maintaining attention and interest; displays sensitivity to ethnic and gender issues in verbal and written communications; shows tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; keeps others informed on the status of assigned work as well as any issues that may affect them; delivers information effectively in a variety of settings including one on one, team settings, presentations and including letters, memos analytical reports and decision documents.br /br /emCustomer Focus/embr /Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; makes customers and their needs a primary focus; initiates and builds strong relationships with customers to develop trust and credibility.br /br /emDrive for Results/embr /Motivated by success and passionate about working and achieving higher results; persists to complete tasks/responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, and is optimistic and tenacious all through; operates with personal ownership and looks for ways and means to improve performance all the time.br //ppemPerseverance/embr /Pursues all tasks with energy, drive, and a sense of urgency; does not willingly abandon a task prior to completion despite resistance or setbacks.br /br /emQuality Orientation/embr /Promotes and maintains high standards of quality at work; applies discipline and a detail orientation to work activities and constantly looks for ways to improve the quality of products or services; encourages others to have high quality standards in their work.br /br /emWritten Communications/embr /Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles (including e-mail); Tailors communications, formal or informal, to the level and experience of the audience; can get messages across in a manner that achieves the desired effect; uses appropriate writing styles consistent with organizational guidelines and norms./ppstrongSUCCESS CRITERIA/strongbr /Success will be measured by:/pulli72 hour turnaround time on all projects that are accepted/liliError free deliverables with no grammar, flow or concept issues/liliClient Acceptance rates/li/ulpTo apply go to www.http://civilismarketing.com/careers//pstrongQualifications:/strongpstrongREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliExperience using creative online search methods/liliBroad experience writing in different social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for a wide variety of industries/liliProven ability to write engaging social media content in a real-time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement/liliStrong understanding of SEO and keyword optimization/liliBachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Creative Writing, or Advertising/Marketing with copywriting focus or equivalent experience/liliProven competency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel/liliExperience working in a less rigid workplace and/or home office environment preferred/li/ulstrongAdditional Information:/strongpAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./p