Web Content Writer/Freelance

Profile / Skills required:

A graduate with a good command over the English language.
A flair for writing with an understanding of what works on the internet.
An ability to work in a team with good communication skills.
An effective writing style that is fresh, consistent and customer friendly. A knack for editing and proof reading with good research skills.
Ability to write in a variety of formats and styles for multiple audiences.
An understanding of keywords and meta tags - Ability to write web page titles, meta tag descriptions, alt tags for images etc.
Experience with a publishing house can be an added advantage.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Experience in writing for the Web, content management and internet research
Experience with social networks and implementation of social media marketing
Experience with HTML, CSS, and working with content management systems (CMS) a plus

Duties and responsibilities of a Content writer might include:-

Writing web content for websites / portals from scratch.
Editing and Proof reading content once written.
Writing, editing and proof reading copy for client projects based on the material supplied by them.
Writing product descriptions, brand support material etc.
Proof reading, editing and writing content on a regular basis for building up the website including informative short article
Understand of bigger picture online objectives and ensure all activity supports wider online objectives e.g. best practice back link building, seo best practice, keyword utilisation etc
Responsibility for hands on interaction within social media sites such as facebook, twitter etc
Responsibility for hands on interaction with off-site social properties – other people blogs, other company facebook fan pages, forums etc
Ability to write great engaging web copy in a real time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement
Use etiquette and ability to ‘sell without selling’ online by delivering great