Freelance Writer Job Description

Freelance Writer Job Description

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Freelance writer provides on-site management for network events including but not limited to Authentic Fan, team, sponsor and affiliate related events and coordinate with the outside venues and vendors.

Freelance Writer Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Explain scientific and technical ideas and processes in simple, clear and concise language
Ensure accuracy, clarity, appropriateness, and consistency of documentation through development of templates
Edit the work of others to ensure documentation has a consistent voice and content format
Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to illustrate documentation as required
Manage review and approval process and prepare documents for publication
Work collaboratively with the broader project team (User Experience, Creative)
Perform QA and some additional writing for content requests as they’re received
Draft engaging, creative headlines for use on our blog, syndicated content networks and in email marketing, promotional copy for projects including ads, blog posts, social media posts, videos and various other print and digital assets
Develop multiple iterations of headlines for A/B testing
Communicate with in-house content team about strategy underlying the creation of headlines and promotional copy

Freelance Writer Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Freelance Writer

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the freelance writer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Writing, Communication, Associates, Creative Writing, Producing, Education, Marketing

Skills for Freelance Writer

Desired skills for freelance writer include:

Bar
Nightlife and event scenes
Nightlife and summer events scenes
Current events
Foreign policy and history
Geopolitics
US politics
Los Angeles markets
Atlanta's food
Austin's food

Desired experience for freelance writer includes:

In-depth knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
Three years' experience writing technical publications in an electronics or software development environment, or equivalent
Familiarity with audio, video, media management and workflow technology and practices
Expertise in publishing software
Ability to coordinate inputs from multiple individuals
Candidates will be required to submit writing samples

Freelance Writer Examples

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Freelance Writer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a freelance writer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for freelance writer
  • Translating product descriptions from English into Korean
  • Translating content for the Korean website
  • Produce first draft product descriptions to daily deadlines, ensuring they are dynamic, concise and accurate
  • Check over your copy in CMS and on live site, making note of edits
  • Keep apprised of relevant designer information, styling trends and construction techniques
  • Assist with site audits as required
  • Work to daily deadlines
  • Produce first draft product descriptions (approx
  • Work to strict daily targets and deadlines
  • Work with editors and sub-editors to refine copy where necessary
Qualifications for freelance writer
  • Keeping up with breaking news and writing text for a TV audience
  • A minimum of 2 years experience working in the financial industry, or in business media
  • Ability to write quickly, succinctly, and correctly
  • Thorough knowledge and passion for business news
  • Ability to rapidly research the importance and validity of breaking news before writing them on the screen
  • Flexibility on hours
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Freelance Writer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a freelance writer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for freelance writer
  • Write longer form Landing Page copy as requested, clearly communicating each brand’s USP to the customer
  • Attend brand training sessions and present back to the team
  • Check your copy once published, making note of edits and changes
  • Write original, broadcast-style scripts using information from various legitimate news sources
  • Perform basic edits to raw video
  • Carefully screen video for potentially litigious elements
  • Field calls from affiliates inquiring about any aspect of overall NewsEdge coverage
  • Opportunities for more advanced newsroom functions - set up & execution of interviews, producing ‘blocks’ of content for distribution, and assembly of ‘as lives’ and PKG’s
  • Post stories to NEWS CENTER online Digital-Mobile-Social platforms
  • Post photos to station web site(s), Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Qualifications for freelance writer
  • Online research using academic databases
  • Prompt and polite communication
  • American English as native language
  • A mobile phone
  • Ability to follow clear instructions
  • PayPal account
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a freelance writer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for freelance writer
  • Write and produce shopping content, with the main KPI of driving traffic and conversion to the featured retailers and brands
  • Test various content formats and product assortments to identify the price point, product categories, content themes and retailers that resonate the strongest with the Tasty audience
  • Work cross-functionally with the social team to ensure content is effectively shared and distributed across Tasty channels, with the goal of driving maximizing the return of each post
  • Leverage performance data to drive content decisions
  • Maintain a data and commerce focused lens, while provided a cohesive brand experience
  • You will identify current breaking news stories and publish daily on the scrolling news ticker
  • Breakdown a story and highlight key information to write catchy headlines for assigned shift
  • Work in a team environment to share, review, edit and update all ticker copies
  • Participating in meetings and discussions to come up with new and engaging teaching ideas and to ensure consistent content quality
  • Enter first draft product details for The OUTNET’s weekly upload ensuring descriptions are accurate, concise and informative
Qualifications for freelance writer
  • Knowledge of authoring in structured frameworks (XML, DITA, ) a plus
  • Must be based in Charleston
  • Must be based in or near Chicago
  • We are looking for writers/photographers who reside in the cities listed below
  • Strong writing and editing skills — you should be capable of being both writer and copy editor, able to produce clean copy devoid of spelling errors, factual inconsistencies and grammatical issues
  • Proficiency in AP style required
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a freelance writer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for freelance writer
  • Crosscheck and reference size & fit information to ensure consistency across product pages
  • Work to daily deadlines, manage swatches, merges and late addition requests
  • Enter first draft Editors’ Notes for The OUTNET’s weekly upload
  • Assist with the sample flow process, anticipating problems and escalating to Team Lead
  • Write Designer tabs, clearly communicating to the customer the USP of the brand
  • Pitch, develop, research, and write editorial content for our monthly newsletter
  • Develop concepts and copy for advertising and marketing collateral
  • Leverage third party and internal data to package insights that are specifically relevant to marketers and business decision-makers
  • Work with design team on the aesthetic of all marketing materials
  • Establish and enforce style standards, including grammar, tone, design, and branding
Qualifications for freelance writer
  • Strong photography skills – you don’t need to be a professional, but you should own your own camera (it doesn’t have to be a DSLR
  • 3+ years experience writing, with a focus on sex and dating content
  • Must be based in Indianapolis
  • Must be based in Dallas
  • Must be based in Honolulu
  • Must be based in Atlanta
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Freelance Writer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a freelance writer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for freelance writer
  • Provide additional editorial support to other members of the Sales, Marketing and Communications teams
  • Be responsible for the writing of high-quality medical materials which are within budget and deadlines
  • Materials to include slides, Detail aids, brochures, newsletters, posters, abstracts etc
  • Lead medical related project elements, both internally and with clients
  • Attend conferences, advisory boards etc and develop meaningful reports and newsletters
  • Conduct searches of the published medical literature and other sources of medical, marketing, and drug development information as directed by our client
  • Maintain publication plans for various international studies
  • Lead publication related projects independently and lead the communication with the client and authors
  • Be the scientific expert both internally and in discussion with the client in different therapy areas
  • Be up-to-date with the industry trends (related to brands across multiple therapy areas) and contribute to strong analyses and strategy and ensure that the team contributes quality ideas and recommendations for new/expanded projects and proposals
Qualifications for freelance writer
  • Must be based in Minneapolis
  • Must be based in or near Amsterdam
  • Must be based in or near Berlin
  • Must be based in or near Boston
  • Acute knowledge of Boston’s food, bar, nightlife and summer events scenes
  • Must be based in or near Denver

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