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Remote Writer wanted for full-service communications firm | $25-$50 per hour

Added 2020-11-16 17:42:33 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SHARP & COMPANY

Please note resumes will not be considered unless a cover letter is provided.

Sharp & Company is looking for a Freelance Writer! Do you enjoy being part of a team and developing innovative and effective communications strategies? How about taking complex technical information and translating it into simple-to-understand messages? Or writing creative copy that captures people’s attention and motivates action? If that sounds interesting, this is the perfect job for you! From stakeholders to decision makers, our government clients to the general public, Sharp & Company combines years of experience in marketing with savvy about public processes to create communication that moves. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your communications, marketing and advertising expertise while working on regionally significant infrastructure projects in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC that impact our daily lives. With plenty of great projects to work on, this is an opportunity you don’t want to pass up.

WORK LOCATION:

Worksite location – All positions are remote to Sharp & Company’s offices.

TASKS

This position will primarily do the following:
Writes digital and print copy
Works closely and coordinates with Project Managers
Writes content for websites based on Project Manager and Creative Director’s requests
Develops excellent client solutions
Writes within deadline windows
Collaborates with Creative Director to develop advertising campaigns
Performs basic writing to include emails (internal and external), collateral materials, PowerPoints, project electronic newsletters, project reports

SKILLS

College degree (BA)
4 years of experience
Ability to write in a variety of styles
Familiarity with practices of various style guides, dependent on client requirements
Familiarity with transportation agencies
Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Writer
Critical Thinker
Concept Development Thinking Skills
Comfortable with an iterative process
Thrives in a team atmosphere, team player, collaborative
Boundless enthusiasm for assigned work
Ability to be flexible and responsive
Active listener
Organized self-starter

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field

DISCLAIMERS

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities, tasks, and worksite location or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

This job is dependent on outside funding.

ABOUT US:

Sharp & Company is a small, women-owned, full-service communications firm that specializes in enhancing communities through strategic engagement. What does that mean? We design public engagement opportunities, such as public meetings or pop up events that the public wants to attend; develop websites that are interactive and informative; provide graphic design services that explain technical and complicated process (and just look fantastic!); and deliver strategic direction to our clients so they can succeed. We do this for transportation clients in the Washington, DC area, such as Virginia Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Transportation, the District Department of Transportation, and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

Sharp & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Type: Per Diem. There are no guaranteed hours per week. Work is dependent on availability.

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