Monday, April 18, 2005

Freelance Job of the Day

Freelance marketing writer: Tectura provides software, consulting, and IT implementation services to more than 4,000 clients in the distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and service-based industries. Through these services, Tectura delivers a clear competitive edge to clients in over 50 countries. Customers benefit from unmatched experience and a solid commitment from more than 1,000 dedicated Tectura employees with offices spanning the entire industrialized world. We are currently seeking a Freelance Writer to work on a per-project basis. This is a temporary contract position. The Freelance Writer works as a part of a communications team to produce effective marketing and/or event related materials based on the strategic plan developed by the marketing staff to meet the needs of global, new business or existing customer marketing. Key Responsibilities Include: • Writing and developing various communication pieces, including, but not limited to, corporate messaging, invitations, brochures, ads, web content and direct-mail letters. • Creatively developing approaches that are consistent with the organization’s overall strategic objectives. • Working with the VP of Marketing to define action plans and creating schedules to implement such plans. • Establishing appropriate deadlines and priorities, in consultation with, and under supervision of the VP. • Proofreading and editing copy, which he/she writes or which is assigned by the VP of Marketing. Qualifications: We require a relevant Bachelors degree and a minimum three to five years experience in direct marketing, advertising or promotional agency writing. Candidates should also possess:• Working knowledge of technology, software and business to business communications. • Ability to adhere to tight deadlines. • Openness to in-house editing. • Strong organizational skills.• Excellent interpersonal skills. • Published work in newspaper or magazine, as a freelance or staff writer required. Location(s): • Candidates may work remotely from any U.S. location. Tectura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tectura may require applicants to undergo a drug screen and/or background check as a condition of employment. To apply to be a part of this growing, dynamic organization, please visit us online at www.us.tectura.com and click on the "Careers" tab.
(Posted 4/18/05)