Category: New Media
Writer
What To Do Where To Go Qatar
Category: New MediaLocation: Doha
State: Qatar
Salary: Negotiable
Duration of Position: 1 year
Work Schedule: Full Time
Description:
Summary:
Dynamic travel and living website in Qatar seeks ambitious and talented contract writer.
Brief:
Have you ever wanted to live abroad? Taste and experience a new culture while paying off your college loan? We're looking for a seasoned traveler who’s passionate about the Middle East to join our new website. The position is a one-year contract based in Doha, Qatar with the possibility of extension depending on performance.
Experience:
Core Requirements:
• Be a foodie: restaurant reviews are a staple
• Be adventurous: camel rides and sand duning are just the beginning
• Be a social media guru: can you get the message out there?
• Be affable: you’ll be meeting lots of new people
Skills Sets Sought:
• Professional writing: precise grammar & engaging voice; humour helps
• Decent photography
• Web publishing
• Sound research: journalistic standards & fact-checking protocol essential
• Ability to work rapidly & independently
Responsibilities:
• Developing, writing content on activities around Qatar
• Uploading articles, pictures onto website
• Promoting content using social media
How To Apply:
Send a cover letter, CV and up to five writing samples to wtdwtg@gmail.com
Please use this format in the subject line: Freelance Writer – ¬Your Name
Deadline To Apply: None
Email: wtdwtg@gmail.com
Phone: +97466874888
Posted: 07/15/2012 - 01:51 a.m.
Modified: 07/15/2012 - 11:36 a.m.
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