Freelancer web content writer specializes in writing publishable material for websites. Depending on his or her employer, a content writer may be required to specialize in one topic area.

Responsibilities of Content Writer

• Writing: Serve as lead writer and copy-editor for the firm, overseeing all writing services. Research, write, repurpose or edit copy for a wide variety of communications pieces, including news releases
• Quality Control & Editing: Oversee quality review of all client- and media-ready materials
• Social Media: Assist with providing multimedia content for agency and client social media activities, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Strategic Client, Business Development & Agency Planning: Participate in strategic writing planning for clients, proactively identifying writing assignments that benefit clients and help them achieve their goals as well as support the business development process with effective proposal development
• Writing Coach & Mentoring: Mentor all staff on writing improvement and Potential opportunity to manage intern
• Time Management: Track billable time precisely and consistently on a daily basis

Skills Required:

• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Experience is extremely organized and detail-oriented with strong project and time management skills
• Understanding of public relations, public affairs and marketing communications strategies and tactics
• Positive attitude and motivation; proactive
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills; ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage expectations
• Solid judgment with high standards of accuracy, responsiveness, integrity and discretion
• Experience with tight deadlines in high-pressure situations

Additional Keywords:

Technical Writing, Content Development, Report Writing, Journalism, Hands-on with English Writing