Vacancies

Copywriters (junior and senior)

Job description:

We are looking for one or two experienced writers – senior (5+ years’ experience) and junior (2–3 years’ experience) – to write/edit copy and manage projects. You must be a native English speaker to apply.

You will have a wide range of writing skills. You probably have a background in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing. You preferably have some practical experience of the international finance/banking sector. You are a strong writer and excellent project manager who can work independently, but you are also someone who can wear many hats and contribute to team projects.

Since we are a small team, your personality and work ethic will be taken into consideration to ensure you can fit into our team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing content for a variety of communication tools, including annual reports, corporate brochures, magazines, print and electronic newsletters, product releases and advertisements.
• Interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading English copy.
• Working directly with our designers to provide clients with integrated content and graphic solutions.
• Liaising directly with clients.
• Basic project management, including managing schedules and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and organise your own workload.

For the senior position, also:

• Account management and client relations.
• Devising and implementing internal and external communications plans for clients.
• Project management on big projects (e.g. full annual report production); management of third-party suppliers, budgets, planning.
• Identifying and pitching for new business.

Requirements:
Both:

• Native English speaker; Dutch (and other) language skills a plus.
• Practical experience of writing in a wide range of styles. (E.g. print, web, internal, external, B2B, B2C, short, long, marketing, etc.).
• Excellent client service skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage projects.
• Quick, accurate, results orientated.
• Appreciation of grammar and punctuation rules (in UK and/or US English).
• Relevant qualifications and/or tertiary education a definite plus.
• Agency experience a plus, but not essential.
• In possession of valid EU Residency and Work Permits.

Junior:

• Two to three years’ experience in a media/communications environment.
• Practical experience of writing/editing a bonus.

Senior:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a media/communications environment.
• Strong client service record.
• Experience of media production (print and web).
• Experience in corporate communications, communications strategy.

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience.

Location: Amsterdam Centre

Submission Deadline: CV with covering letter and writing samples by 10 August 2010.

Please note: Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in the Netherlands need apply. We do not pay relocation costs.

Contact Name: Esther Jacobi

Contact Phone: +31 (0)20 623 27 60

Contact Email: office@writeco.nl
Subject: (Senior or Junior) Vacancy