Creative Writer (Blogger)

Role: Creative Writer (Blogger)

Duration: Part Time

Start date: Flexible

Reports to: Director

Location: Mayfair, London, W1J 7BU

This position is ideal for an individual passionate about writing and with a wide variety of knowledge in a real mix of industries. They will ideally have a business, marketing or English related degree and a demonstration of a versatile style of writing, supported with a portfolio of live sites displaying their work.

Your work and opinions will have a direct impact on the decision making within the company. You will receive first-hand, real-world working experience and be involved on various projects every week with a variety of clients in a range of industries. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable experience for your portfolio.

Daily Duties:

  • Providing suggestions for creative writing content to complement social media strategies
  • Write multiple creative pieces of articles, blog posts, (whatever you want to call them) on a daily basis
  • Include keywords, backlinks, images and other relevant ingredients for SEO purposes
  • Interact with the team and suggest ideas for creative writing complementing social media strategies
  • Share and manage these articles across social media
  • Uploading onto WordPress for clients and proofreading your work thoroughly to maintain a high standard of work

Essential Characteristics

  • A truly social, confident individual
  • Flexible and knowledgeable in a variety of industries
  • An active blog on Tumblr, Medium or WordPress
  • A creative spark and enthusiasm is essential
  • Strong social media presence (specifically Twitter & LinkedIn)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Fantastic English language skills, spelling and grammar
  • Passion for writing (proof of published articles or a blog is an advantage)
  • Good general knowledge about a variety of industries
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, Vine, Medium and LinkedIn
  • Hardworking and able to work effectively through tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Curious and enthusiastic to learn

Desirable Characteristics

  • Bilingual
  • Proficient Photoshop skills
  • A MSc or MA in a business/english related degree
  • Experience using Social media analytics or Google Analytics
  • Experience using social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Manage Flitter, Tweet Deck, etc
  • General understanding of the most popular online marketing methods, in particular email marketing, SEO and PPC

Think this is for you? Send a cover letter with your CV to chris@isocialuk.com.