Staff Writer: Online Copy Writer and Blogger (SEO)

About Us
Cymax Stores Inc. is one of the Top 200 ecommerce retailers worldwide and was recently nominated by the Internet Retailer as one of the Hot 100 2010 Best Retail Websites. Simply put—we sell furniture, with 120 niche web stores and over 250,000 products for home and office furniture and décor.

Cymax Stores is located in Vancouver, B.C. and sells to customers all over North America. Our growth since our launch in 2004 has been exponential and our culture at Cymax is unique: every person plays a critical role. We are looking for a Staff Writer/Blogger to join our team.

Key Responsibilities
* You will oversee all aspects all assigned blogs, including conceiving article ideas, researching and writing blog posts.
* Develop blog articles, including interviewing subject-matter aspects, sourcing images, taking relevant original photos and video and coordinating with guest bloggers.
* Remain up to date on all assigned blog categories (e.g. “baby") and related products and topics, both as it relates to internal company strategies, as well as external trends and topics, and develop appropriate content.
* Ensure all blog posts are formatted, categorized and tagged appropriately in Wordpress and utilize relevant target keywords for SEO purposes.
* Maintain all blog-related social media activities (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) with the goal of forging relationships, audience development, raising brand awareness and ultimately driving sales.
* Write copy for assigned weekly email newsletters and proofread before final newsletter delivery.
* Various copywriting, copyediting, proofreading and fact-checking tasks for both print and online, as assigned. Ensure all coy is free of grammar, spelling, and consistency errors.
* Develop non-blog online content for company websites and/or reference purposes, including how-to, reference and technical articles.
* Brainstorm on viral social media trends and be vocal in suggesting improvements to Cymax’s own social media initiatives.

Other Responsibilities
* Work with the SEO team toward achieving benchmarks and targets.
* Rewrite product descriptions and page content as necessary.
* Create informative site buying guides.
* Complete assigned content development projects within a timely manner.
* Brainstorm new types of site content that is beneficial to readers.

Qualifications
* At least 1 year of copywriting and blogging experience in either a professional setting, school or on your own website
* Social media fanatic. Previous experience using social media for business and marketing purposes a definite asset
* Post-secondary degree in English, Journalism or Communications, or equivalent certificate, diploma or writing experience
* Familiarity with search engine optimization as it relates to content development
* Excellent writing, spelling and grammar, including strong command of English language (both in Canadian and US style), with understanding of advertising and marketing language.
* Experience in Wordpress, MS Office, Twitter, Hootsuite, and Facebook is a plus
* Basic knowledge of: HTML
* Analytical thinker. Solutions driven. Problem solver.
* Quick learner. Self-motivated and able to multi-task on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
* Works well under pressure and deadlines
* Professional demeanor

Reliance Foundry is one of the oldest casting suppliers in British Columbia.  We have been supplying castings, fabrications, forgings and machined components to various North American industries since 1927.  Our current product line includes castings, bollards and bike parking products. 

We are looking for a brilliant and passionate communicator that will champion our company and our products. This new team member will develop web and print copy for all online properties - acting as part writer, part community coordinator, part online tactician and part website technical expert.

Placement: Permanent, full-time
Position to commence: June 27th, 2011 - July 4th, 2011

Successful candidate will:
* write and edit elements for digital and print collateral including company websites, blogs, microsites, advertisements, social media platforms and advertorials
* collaborate on multi-media content including concept, copy, staging, post production and final output
* engage collateral execution of multi-media promotional material
* manage our web properties, grow our online presence and brand recognition, and help us create fantastic content to attract and engage our partners and customers

About you:
* demonstrated command of english with ability to edit for grammar and style
* solid technical writing, authoring, editing and corralling skills that translate through online properties
* ability to make sense of technical details and create copy based on input from subject matter experts
* competencies in internet and web social media, basic graphic & web design, web coding
* experience with content management platforms
* positive attitude, motivated, very organized with outgoing personality
* artistic style, eye for composition, strong sense of timing, and impeccable attention to detail

Overall, this is a great chance to exercise and grow your writing skills while developing larger, co-ordinated online community management strategies. This is an outstanding career opportunity for motivated and performance driven professionals, who are interested in working in a dynamic, growing, niche-market company. 

Please submit resumes via e-mail complete with cover letter, remuneration expectations, and portfolio of writing samples to;
Brad Done, Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Reliance Foundry Co. Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada
e-mail:  brad@reliance-foundry.com
http://www.bollards.ca | http://www.bike-parking.ca | http://www.reliance-foundry.com

I would like to outsource the writing for my company’s blog. I’m looking to get 2-3 articles written a week about 500 - 750 words each. The blog deals with:

- AdSense Optimization
- DoubleClick for Publishers
- Monetizing RSS Feeds
- Monetizing Mobile Apps and Sites
- Monetizing Videos
- Managing with Website Direct Sales
- Managing Revenues for a Premium Publisher Site
- Innovation for Free Classifieds
- SEO for Free Classifieds
- Free Classified Monetization Opportunities
- Affiliate Marketing
- Other Web Monetization Opportunities

I’m searching for a quality writer that I would consider to hire for the long term. I am very aware of word spinners and will know if word spinners’ have been used.

(Alex: as the salary is clearly stated 24-28k per year, it is fair to say that this is job is clearly underpaid and most importantly undervalued)

*SEO EXPERIENCED REQUIRED*

Looking for a writer to edit and format technical proposals. Must have excellent command of English for editing and writing proposals, documents, profiles and internal communications. Formal qualification in technical writing, English communications. Must understand how to use software fairly quickly. Experience with Wordpress and Social Media Marketing preferred. This is a full time permanent position in Vancouver and requires the person to be working full time from the client office so it is not open to freelancing or consulting.

We have formulated a technical writing test for all applicants to complete. Interviews will be conducted based on performance of the test.
The task: Write a Technical Paper on “How To Make Money Using Twitter”

Length: 500-1000 words
Research: Must be done by applicant
Please submit your document as soon as possible.

Salary: 24K-28K, dental and medical benefits, (I believe this is minimum wage or very close...)

Excellent command of English (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Understanding of the importance of user perspective
Task based writing style -
Ability to handle multiple projects
Patience and willingness to learn

REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of lead gen and MLM
Knowledge of SEO best-practices

Small, but rapidly growing company in White Rock looking for a full-time, entry-level writer/editor to join our fun and energetic office. Perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for technology and communication to gain experience and work collaboratively with other creative people.

Must haves:
Excellent command of English (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Understanding of the importance of user perspective
Task based writing style - action steps
Ability to handle multiple projects
Patience and willingness to learn

Nice to haves:
Knowledge of lead gen and MLM
Knowledge of SEO best-practices
Basic HTML skills

Responsibilities:
Write and edit content for a user-based community
Write copy (emails) for promotions and new products or tools
Develop training materials (scripts, video, audio)
Assist in developing style guides
Work directly with Customer Service, Sales and Marketing

Copywriter

Orbital marketing have an opportunity for an individual seeking a career as a copywriter including website content, customer communication and social media. We offer a competitive compensation package and a great work environment.

Job Responsibilities:
* Creating and presenting marketing strategy plans to the team
* Executing social media and Internet marketing strategies
* Writing marketing material for both electronic media and print
* Working closely with all departments and make approved changes

Requirements:
* Excellent copywriting skills
* Knowledge of Social Media best practices
* Knowledge of SEO,CPC and email marketing
* Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of social media including facebook and twitter
* Graphic design experience an asset

Online Copywriter

Orbital marketing have an opportunity for an individual seeking a career as a copywriter including website content, customer communication and social media. We offer a competitive compensation package and a great work environment.

Job Responsibilities:
* Creating and presenting marketing strategy plans to the team
* Executing social media and Internet marketing strategies
* Writing marketing material for both electronic media and print
* Working closely with all departments and make approved changes

Requirements:
* Excellent copywriting skills
* Knowledge of Social Media best practices
* Knowledge of SEO,CPC and email marketing
* Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of social media including facebook and twitter
* Graphic design experience an asset