Senior Writer (Houston)

Resume Target; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Resume Target in Houston, Texas is seeking experienced writers to join our expanding in-house team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or English, and experience writing for professionals is an asset.

You will create individual resumes tailored to clients’ career fields while managing client consultations effectively. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals who excel at meeting deadlines and writing clear, concise documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or English or equivalent professional writing experience.
• Ability to communicate well and interview clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create individual resumes for clients based on their career field and experience.
• Conduct consultations of about 45 minutes with clients to gather necessary information.
• Manage workload and deadlines efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or English

Job description

Job Description

Full Time / Salary + Benefits

Training

• Training provided in-house by experienced senior team

Role

Currently searching for experienced writers to join our expanding in-house team. Experience writing for professionals and executives is an asset, but those with less than 2 years of writing experience are encouraged to apply.

All training will be provided in-house on an ongoing basis, including working with senior writers.

We are interested in hiring writers who can manage their time while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Candidates with publishing experience and/or writing for professional organizations are also encouraged to apply.

Duties

Writers will be working with our clientele to create individual resumes according to their career field, years of experience and related information that gives our clients a strong document for success in their job search.

Skills and experience expected of a successful candidate:

• Attention to detail and an ability to communicate well with our clients is essential.
• Our clients receive a comprehensive consultation of about 45 minutes on average, therefore the ability to converse and hold interviews over the phone or in person will play a big part in putting together a compelling document.
• Working on deadline is a must. Candidates will need to manage their workload and time to effectively meet deadlines and hold responsive communication with clients.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise copy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or English and/or equivalent professional writing experience.
• Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming part of our team please submit your resume and cover letter (all as MS Word attachments) plus no more than 3 writing samples.