Purple Cow is looking for junior writers to cut their teeth on an eight-week contract starting from mid-April and ending mid-June. This will be an opportunity for inexperienced writers to show us what they've got, while competing for the possibility of earning a permanent spot within our in-house team should a position become available.
We will be writing content for a number of websites owned by one of our priority clients. Each writer will have the chance to work closely with a Purple Cow editor throughout the process. This means it's a unique chance to hone writing skills - while bagging valuable portfolio and reference material. Besides the initial briefing session at our Cape Town offices, writers can work from home while getting paid to expand their portfolios and make an impression!
Most importantly, our editing process facilitates young writers in being mentored about the creation of SEO-friendly content by practicing industry professionals. This will be advantageous when building both a portfolio and relationships within Cape Town's Internet marketing sector.
Requirements
• Research, create and write interesting content for our client
• Write 1000 words every working day for the length of the eight-week contract
• This content needs to meet the requirements provided at the start of each week in the form of briefs
• Complete any revisions that your editors return to you
• Use Outlook/Excel/Word and the Internet efficiently
• Communicate effectively with your editor throughout each working day
• Ensure all deadlines are met on a daily basis even though you're offsite
• Take part in any required feedback sessions
This temporary contract is a rare opportunity for young writers to partake in referenceable online media training and earn valuable writing experience. Furthermore, writers can do it all from the comfort of their homes while making money. The contract is for eight-weeks, requires a PC and an Internet connection at home, as well as dedication and good communication skills.
Advantageous
• How to write B2B and B2C SEO-friendly copy
• How to write effective copy using various word counts
• How to apply SEO keywords
• The basics of SEO
• What is expected of a copywriter in the online media industry
• How to increase your writing speed
• How to improve your overall writing capability
• How to improve the flow and readability of your writing for broad or specific audiences
Personal Skills/Attributes
• Marketing or English qualification or diploma desirable but not a pre-requisite.
• University or college graduate would be advantageous.
• Technical competence, basic understanding of SEO, web, social media and mobile technologies would be advantageous.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint would be advantageous.
When applying, please attach your C.V and two pages (or links to pages) containing examples of your writing. An excellent command of English and grammar is important, previous formal experience is not. We will be in touch with a brief for a test article for you to write, which will complete your application. Should you not hear back from us within seven working days then your application was unsuccessful.
via: bizcommunity
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: careers@purplecow.co.za
For submissions: e-mail Shireen Solomon at careers@purplecow.co.za
Website: http://www.purplecow.co.za/