Freelance writers

SmartBrief is seeking a freelance writer (approximately 25 hours per week) to help create daily online business and consumer news e-mail publications in the construction and energy industries starting between 6 and 7 a.m. EST Monday through Friday. Applicant must have two to five years of writing experience – please highlight any relevant experience in the construction and/or energy fields.

If you love to research and write, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive work environment, you'll fit right in. This position includes both researching and writing duties. This position is a telecommuting position.

Applicants will be asked to complete a timed writing and editing test.

Duties:

• Search the Web to locate news articles and other information sources of interest to senior executives.

• Select and summarize online articles, studies and other information for use in e-mail publications.

• Use online publishing tools to create e-mail newsletters and other content.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven writing skills. (A timed test is given)

• Ability to write quickly and accurately on deadline, starting at 6 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

• Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web.

• Experience writing about business a plus.

• Knowledge of Associated Press style.

• Facility for using online publishing tools.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Proven record of sharing responsibilities and managing multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.

About SmartBrief:

SmartBrief is a leading online business publisher of 70+ industry-specific daily business news services. By combining our proprietary technology with human intelligence, we deliver digestible knowledge to keep industry decision-makers abreast of their industries.

Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line: SmartBrief Construction Freelancer - JJ

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