Digital Media & Technology Bloggers

Our client, a business to business (b2b) publishing company is searching for Bloggers to work on a freelance/contract basis to contribute to a variety of high profile blogs covering various industries and technologies.

As a contributing blogger, you will be writing daily posts which provide information and insights valuable to our business and technology interested readers. In addition you’ll be required to actively participate in discussion and respond to comments as well as promoting your articles.

The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, have a strong command of the English language, be able to come up with topics to write about and be passionate about the industry and topic they cover. Knowledge of the major blogging tools, HTML and previous blogging or writing experience is beneficial, but not required.

Bloggers should be able to build, grow, and manage our individual blogs through initiatives such as message boards, user generated content, videos, podcasts, social networks, viral media, etc.

Current Topics Available

• Digital Media & Technology
• Startups & Venture Capital
• Digital Music & Video
• Online Marketing
• Mobile & Wireless
• Gadgets & Technology
• Online Security & Privacy

Responsibilities:
• Research and write several insightful and well researched blog posts each week, at least one post per day and ideally 10 posts per week M-F.
• Embed yourself and your blog brand in the online community.
• Develop a network of followers, trusted evangelists and influencers who write and speak online pushing links and referencing our posts to their audiences as well as bringing feedback back to the brand.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other Bloggers.
• In some cases attend, speak and participate at industry events and conferences

Qualifications:
• Very strong understanding of the particular industry or technology you are covering as well as many connections and a good network to tap for research, quotes and detailed information.
• Understanding of social media sites and tools (Digg, Stumbleupon, Facebook, Twitter etc.)
• Advanced and current knowledge of online marketing trends, analytics, and current events, particularly as they relate to blogs, social networks, and viral marketing.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient writing skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Ideal Personal Profile:
• An individual with the highest level of integrity
• Executive presence; an ability to immediately command respect, both internally and externally
• An individual whose style is characterized by urgency, focus, and discipline
• An individual who takes pride in his/her accomplishments, as well as the organization’s accomplishments, and has a eye on consistently leveraging best practices
• Strong, self-confident (without arrogance), and sure-handed when faced with a high-pressure situation, a particularly important trait given the challenges faced by a new brand as it builds its own identity
• Excellent interpersonal skills; someone who is likable, a team builder, and has the personality to be effective across multiple divisions
• Creative and entrepreneurial vision

How to apply

Send resumes to [email protected] with the subject line “Biz-Bloggers 0108”