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Technical Content Writers wanted | 20+ cents per word

Added 2020-07-29 14:12:36 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COMPOSE.LY

Compose.ly is looking for kickass technical writers who love digital content as much as we do! If you’re interested in producing consistent, high-quality content in the software industry, then you’re in the right place. You must be familiar with multiple programming languages and concepts, including PHP, JavaScript, the waterfall model, object-oriented programming, and APIs.

Programming experience is required for this role.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work anywhere. This position is fully remote.

Get consistent work. We provide the clients, you provide the content. And the projects are guaranteed to keep coming.

Earn as much as you want. Rates start at $0.20 / word on projects that range from 500 to 5000 words. Our top writers make $7,000+ USD / month! As long as you’re delivering quality content, who are we to slow you down?

Become part of a larger community. Does freelancing sometimes feel like it’s just you against the world? You’ll work with a team to ensure every project goes off without a hitch.

A dedicated Community Coordinator. We’ll help you navigate client communication so you can focus on what you do best.

ABOUT COMPOSE.LY

Compose.ly was born from a team of entrepreneurs and content marketing experts with a proven track record of building successful SaaS platforms. We're a content creation platform that pairs small, mid-size, and enterprise-level organizations with vetted freelance writers. We pride ourselves on creating high-quality, SEO-friendly content that drives tangible ROI.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF…

You have programming experience
You can write about technical concepts for technical and non-technical readers
You’re an excellent self-editor
You’re familiar with SEO
You’re detail-oriented and take pride in your work
You’re accountable for the work you do and you’re always looking for ways to improve
You’re even-tempered and don’t buckle under pressure
You have strong organizational and time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a technical writer, you will be responsible for crafting professional content. You will:

Produce technical content such as blog posts, white papers, user guides, and quick-start guides
Ensure that content conforms to SEO best practices
Ensure that content is engaging, accurate, and follows project guidelines
Make requested revisions as necessary
Efficiently organize and track project assignments to meet deadlines

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Only writers who are proficient in English will be considered
Knowledge of programming languages such as: JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, Elixir, Ruby, Kotlin, TypeScript, Scala, Clojure
1-4+ years of programming experience
Experience writing technical content
Experience with SEO in content creation and knowledge of current SEO best practices

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

Web development experience, particularly JavaScript, PHP, Ajax, Node.js, React, or REST APIs
Project management, agile approaches to software development (e.g., Scrum), and continuous delivery (CD)
Version control software like Git and Subversion

HOW TO GET STARTED

If you think you meet the above requirements:

Submit your resume and cover letter
Complete the following assessment: https://forms.gle/3iBY3V3BpoAUyeu76
Send 3+ samples that demonstrate your programming and writing skills. Each sample must include original code snippets. Attach samples as “Additional Documents” or include sample links in your cover letter.If you move on to the next round, you'll be invited to take a writing assessment.

Thank you for applying and good luck!

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact candidates who are a good fit for the role.

Due to role specifications, only candidates who are proficient in English from the U.S. or Canada will be considered.

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