Marketing Writer

This position entails writing and editing marketing materials for high technology companies. Commercial writing experience is preferred but not required.

Selected applicants will be required to take a comprehensive writing and editing test. Excellent candidates normally take four to five hours to complete the test.

To perform well in this position you must be organized and detail-oriented and you must be able to present information in a clear, compelling way. You must have excellent grammar skills. You must be able to write in a conversational—yet professional—tone and style. You must be a fast, independent worker—someone who can produce publication-quality first drafts and who can effectively manage your workload with minimal supervision.

This position is a full-time position. You must be able to work normal business hours. You must be willing to occasionally work a flexible schedule; there will be instances when you are required to adjust your schedule in order to meet a deadline.

The starting salary for this position is negotiable, within the current market range.

Niche Associates offers excellent benefits including paid medical and dental insurance, disability insurance, a 401k plan with a 50% employer match on up to 6% of salary, cafeteria plan, profit sharing, bonuses, paid personal time, paid holidays, and a pleasant work environment. Niche also pays additional compensation for all hours worked over 40 in any week.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail a cover letter identifying this position, your resume (your resume must contain a detailed work history), the initial screening, the qualifications survey, a three-page writing sample, and a reference check permission form to [Click here for email]. In the first paragraph of your cover letter, please note that you are applying for the marketing writer position. All forms (the initial screening, the qualification survey, and the reference check permission form) can be downloaded at www.niche-associates.com/marketing.html.

If you have questions, contact us at the provided e-mail address.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum BA or BS degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Impeccable writing and editing skills, with writing samples that demonstrate these skills
The ability to produce publication-quality written material very quickly
A demonstrated technical aptitude (apparent in your past experience)
Strong research skills
Considerable experience researching on the World Wide Web
Experience using Microsoft Office products
A willingness to be edited (without taking feedback personally)
The ability to effectively manage your time and projects
Honesty, reliability, punctuality

Preferred Skills:
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products
An understanding of computers and computer networking
Knowledge of RoboHelp
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and at least one HTML editor
Knowledge of at least one professional publishing program (FrameMaker, Quark, Interleaf, etc.)