Social Media/Content Writer

Civilis Marketing; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Civilis Marketing, located in Gahanna, Ohio, is seeking a Social Media/Content Writer to create compelling messaging across digital platforms. This freelance role requires a bachelor's degree, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in various social media channels.

The ideal candidate will write engaging content that fosters user interaction, utilize SEO strategies, and thrive in a flexible work environment. Projects require a 72-hour turnaround, and quality deliverables are crucial.

Qualifications

• Experience using creative online search methods.
• Broad experience writing for different social media platforms.
• Proven ability to write engaging content that stimulates user interaction.
• Strong understanding of SEO and keyword optimization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compelling messaging on behalf of clients.
• Create brand-relevant copy for digital platforms.
• Utilize best practices for SEO and keyword use.
• Proofread copy for accuracy and clarity.
• Develop understanding of client communication styles.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Perseverance

Quality Orientation

Written Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Creative Writing, or Advertising/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

In today’s world fraught with social media noise, automated marketing, and technological overload we know that effective marketing campaigns must cut through the spammy chatter to build authentic relationships in a human-to-human way. Whether building those relationships takes the form of inbound marketing, community building on social media, one-to-one outreach, or any number of customized approaches, we help our clients reach their important audiences, deepen their relationships with each member, and inspire individuals to do business with them.

Our virtual environment enables us to work with businesses in a wide variety of sectors all over the world, while attracting the very best talent in our industry. We're a results-oriented, nimble and forward-thinking agency that only succeeds when our clients succeed.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Social Media/Content Writer

POSITION STATUS: Freelance – 1099 Independent Contractor

COMPENSATION: Paid by the project; competitive, based on experience and subject matter expertise

POSITION OVERVIEW

The writer must take instruction from a written document advising him or her on how to research, source material, emulate tone and style, and create effective messaging for a variety of channels.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Deliver compelling and well written messaging on behalf of clients in different industries, while meeting deadlines
• Create accurate, clear, and brand-relevant copy suitable for all digital platforms
• Utilize best practices to ensure all deliverables support wider online objectives such as back linking, SEO optimization and keyword utilization
• Perform supplemental research as necessary to round out messages and communicate topics
• Navigate company manuals and follow detailed written instruction
• Source appropriate, publicly available images in support of deliverables
• Properly vet and use hashtags in content
• Proofread copy to check for spelling and grammar errors
• Develop an understanding of the personality and communication style of the client and adjust deliverables to fit that style
• Amend, revise or redevelop messages in response to feedback from the managing editor
• Use Civilis Marketing systems to submit all client deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure all client deliverables meet or exceed Civilis Marketing’s quality standards

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail – Sees things others don’t; double checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent output; carefully monitors the details and quality of own and other’s work; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly and precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards.
• Communication – Communicates in an open, consistent and effective manner; explains concepts and procedures clearly and completely while maintaining attention and interest; displays sensitivity to ethnic and gender issues in verbal and written communications; shows tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; keeps others informed on the status of assigned work as well as any issues that may affect them; delivers information effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one, team settings, presentations and including letters, memos analytical reports and decision documents.
• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; makes customers and their needs a primary focus; initiates and builds strong relationships with customers to develop trust and credibility.
• Drive for Results – Motivated by success and passionate about working and achieving higher results; persists to complete tasks/responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, and is optimistic and tenacious all through; operates with personal ownership and looks for ways and means to improve performance all the time.
• Perseverance – Pursues all tasks with energy, drive, and a sense of urgency; does not willingly abandon a task prior to completion despite resistance or setbacks.
• Quality Orientation – Promotes and maintains high standards of quality at work; applies discipline and a detail orientation to work activities and constantly looks for ways to improve the quality of products or services; encourages others to have high quality standards in their work.
• Written Communications – Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles (including e‑mail); Tailors communications, formal or informal, to the level and experience of the audience; can get messages across in a manner that achieves the desired effect; uses appropriate writing styles consistent with organizational guidelines and norms.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

• 72 hour turnaround time on all projects that are accepted
• Error free deliverables with no grammar, flow or concept issues
• Client Acceptance rates

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using creative online search methods
• Broad experience writing in different social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for a wide variety of industries
• Proven ability to write engaging social media content in a real‑time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement
• Strong understanding of SEO and keyword optimization
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Creative Writing, or Advertising/Marketing with copywriting focus or equivalent experience
• Proven competency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Experience working in a less rigid workplace and/or home office environment preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.