Who are we looking for: Creative Content Writer
Get Started is looking for highly talented, motivated and creative writers, industry experts and storytellers to write quality content to fill the gap in our creative designs.
We are looking for people with inherit writing skills. Also, they should have a knack for producing ideas of their own and a drive for perfection. He or she should have the zeal to write well, write efficiently, edit both concepts and copy, and do so with minimal direction.
We are an early-stage startup with a small team, so you'll be building things from the ground up. This is a paid internship position is based in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. If you are selected, you'll have to work from one of our offices on MG Road or Indiranagar.
Right now, we are looking for 3 traits in interested people:
• Those who can research and write.... really, really well.
• Those who can design, re-purpose and edit write-ups into impactful blog posts, eBooks, tutorials presentations, infographics, newsletters, whitepapers, newsletters, social media stories, press releases and such.
• Those who can syndicate, distribute, optimize and measure the impact of our content.
General Purpose
Content writing for our website, marketing campaigns, blog and print materials.
Writers will pitch, research, and write content. They'll also be a big part of the promotion, distribution, and social sharing behind the content.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
• Create content based on our requirements
• Proofreading, editing, and revising existing content based on target keywords
• Meeting up with the set targets and helping in contributing quality-based content
• Maintaining the company's technical blog by updating it regularly
• Should be producing all types of content mentioned below:
• Website copy, social media content, blog posts, presentation content, press releases, job posts, email newsletters, white papers, banners landing pages.
Requirements
Education and Experience
• Studying or college degree or equivalent experience in in English, Journalism or a related field
• Preferably with B.A, B.Com, B.B.A, B.Ed, MBA/PGDM, M.Com, M.Ed, M.A, Advertising / Mass Communication or similar education/knowledge
• Fresher or 1-2 years of experience acceptable
• A scrappy, entrepreneurial attitude that gets high-quality projects done quickly.
• Knowledge of MS Office / Google Drive (Docs) and Internet Browsing, Social Networks, Web-based tools, etc...
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. can start the internship between 15th Jan 2024 and 15th Feb 2024
2. are available for a duration of at least 3-6 months
• Women wanting to start/restart their careers can also apply.
Required Skills/Experience/Characteristics
• Ability to effectively convey complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner
• Strong research and brainstorming skills are required to produce highly creative and unique content
• Must have a natural flair for writing be able to deliver content that perfectly works for the Web
• Write exceptional content, original, grammatical-error-free, technically/conceptually authentic
• A strong presence on social media and Experience with social media properties
• Base-level understanding of search engine optimization and keyword usage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Key Competencies
• Good written and oral communication proficiency in English
• Should be conversant in your regional language and Hindi would be added advantage
• 'Getting Things Done' is the mantra of your life and Goal driven
• Adaptability, Persuasiveness, Resilience and tenacity and Stress tolerance
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi-Task and Prioritise
• Flexible to work in a team as well as independently
• Adaptable to workplace changes and open to flexible work timings
Qualities we are looking for
• Imaginative and curious (about almost everything)
• Quick to grasp new concepts and learn new skills
• The ability to communicate the rationale for ideas
• Exceptional visualisation skills and an eye for details
• Provide and accept constructive feedback
• Thirst for knowledge and a strong desire to grow
Not to worry, even if you don't have all of these key skills or education. If you are curious, passionate and willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.
We don't care how old you are, how much experience you've had, where you went to school or where you have worked. We DO care about how passionate you are and what you have done though
You don't have to be a complete professional, we also welcome proactive students who want to work with us.
We're looking for genuinely interested people who are good not just for right now, but for the long term.
If you are still reading at this point, then you're probably someone we want and we want to get to know you better
Interview process
We don't have a complicated multi-level process like corporates. But we do have 2-3 rounds to filter good talent. 1-2 rounds of online interviews, and 1 round of In-person interviews. Also, there will be a small writing exercise component as part of the interview process.
As it's not a walk-in please do not visit our office location until you get selected through the Interview Process.
How to Apply?
If all of this sounds exciting to you, then come work and grow with us. Click on the "Apply for this job" button below the post. Apply with your latest resume/details along with a cover letter. Kindly also include links to past work or portfolio as appropriate.
Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
If you want to refer someone who is suitable for this job, please send the link to this job post and ask them to apply here.
Benefits
• Stipend
• Internship Certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Flexible work hours
• Free Personal Domain Name Website
• Get Started Goodies
• Startup Event Passes (For Top Interns)
• Industry Connect
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