Jobs Bulletin for Asian Writers - October 24, 2010

24 October 2010
Jobs Bulletin for Asian Writers - October 24, 2010
Courseware Authors (India) for SkillSurge Learning Resources

Instructional designers to author the storyboards for courses which impart behavioral and management skills. The incumbents would work on one coursetitle at a time and work towards completing the course within a specific time-line. Courseware authors can work from home with periodic regular interaction with our team at Hyderabad. Experience/Skills/Education: At least 2 years experience in e-learning courseware development or instructional design or soft-skills training. Knowledge in life skills training, personality development, psychology and management. Excellent skills in English language usage. Masters in Psychology/MBA/Masters in English. Compensation: INR 250/- per each approved page; i.e., if the course is 100 pages, the compensation would be INR 25000.

Link Building, Content Writing, SEO, Excellent Pay (Filipino)

Our UK company is looking for a part- time or possibly full-time expert in Link Building, Article Marketing and general SEO. Our company started creating websites back in 1996 and we know SEO extremely well. We are looking for a Mid-Level to Senior SEO specialist from the Philippines. We will offer excellent pay to the right, hard working candidate. You will need to have at least 3 years experience in the following: SEO, Link Building, Keyword research, Article marketing (Not article writing), Social bookmarking, Web directory submissions, Blog commenting, Blog posting and creation, Forum posting, MS Word and Excel and Open Office. Requirements: Excellent English skills – both written and spoken. If your English is not too good then we cannot use you for the blog commenting and forum posts but we could still hire you part time for link building. High speed Internet connection at home; Most tasks should be completed within 24 hours. There will also be longer term tasks as well; Answer emails within 4 business hours in your time zone. Or possible UK time, to be discussed; Must have a Skype account and use this and email for most communication. Must have the Skype open while working to allow us to communicate instantly; Provide daily reports on the activities of the day, the hours spent on each task; Sign a standard non disclosure and non compete agreement before starting. We offer: Excellent pay. Performance Bonuses. Guaranteed 100% On-Time Salary Payments in Pesos, USD or GBP. Flexible Hours. 13th Month Bonus.

English Language Lecturer Positions in Muscat, Oman

Mazoon College (University College) has 3 vacancies for experienced English Foundation Program lecturers. APPLICANTS MUST BE BORN IN A COUNTRY WHERE ENGLISH IS THE FIRST LANGUAGE (USA, CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND). Successful applicants should be ready to take up duties in January, 2011 for Spring semester, 2011. QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications required are BA in English plus CELTA and 5+ years of experience preferably in the Middle East. Further qualifications are welcome. CALL experience would assist any application. SALARY: A highly competitive salary will be negotiated. BENEFITS: We offer a full medical insurance plan. Accommodations on campus are available female academic staff. An end of service gratuity is offered. Annual vacation of 30 days plus all religious and national holidays. BACKGROUND: Mazoon College is affiliated with Missouri University of Science and Technology. It is located in the airport area of Muscat. It has a new campus. These positions will play a key role in the future development of Mazoon College. Please address your applications to mazoon.hiring@gmail.com

Arabic/English Instructor

Arabic / English Instructor, with good teaching experience, required for a reputed institute in Dubai. Should possess good communication skills and be willing to join immediately. Good salary and sponsorship provided. Email CV to: institute.training@gmail.com

Managing Editor, Dubai

My client, a leading media company in the Middle East is looking for a Managing Editor for one of their leading monthly insurance publications. They are seeking a resultsdriven idealist with excellent writing skills, great interviewing ability, and proven editing skills. The magazine is the most established source of news and commentary on the Middle East insurance markets and is read by insurers, reinsurers, brokers, risk managers and corporate insurance buyers throughout the Middle East, as well as major insurance hubs such as London, Zurich and Bermuda. The ideal candidate must have: At least five years of relevant experience in a weekly/monthly publication with an emphasis on business. A strong background in investigative journalism is desirable, and newswire or daily experience is a plus. A results driven professional, must have the albility to put issues into proper context and bridge the gap between the West and the Middle East in the magazines coverage of numerous sectors. Must have a firm grasp of the regions business and politics. Preferably Arabic speaking. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages.

India: Market Research Expert Required To Write Articles

If you are an expert at market research, I have a great long-term assignment for you. My US based client is putting together a website around market research for which he needs good high, quality articles. The article length would range anywhere from 500-1000 words, with an emphasis on high quality vs. length. Basic requirements are: 1) strong expertise in market research, 2) strong english writing skills, and 3) ability to write in a conversational format (see http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/automated-trading-strategies/ as an example of writing style). This would be a minimum 1 year long assignment with payment made on a per article basis, along with a bonus for high-quality. Payment would be made via direct deposit via an Indian subsidiary, and would start with Rs. 300 per article w/ Rs. 100 for high-quality writing. Payment would be made upon acceptance of the article by the client. If you are interested, please send me an email with details about your background and preferably some samples of writing you’ve done in the past.

Ghost Writer(s) Wanted (Philippines Area Only)

Ghost Writer(s) needed with experience in writing articles, newsletter, sale copy, ebooks, web content, product reviews, and research. Must be honest and committed to following through on projects and not waste my time. If you cannot do the work, I ask that you do not apply for this position. You must have experieince and provide sampled work and a resume. Topics to consider are credit, WoW game, insurance, wholesale products, tickets, forex, travel, and etc. The position has a part time trial and will become full time after 30 days of proven your work perfomance and skills. Please include your expected monthly php.

English Instructor/Human Resources Manager, RCS Corporation, Japan

RCS Corporation, the largest supplier of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Saitama Prefecture, is looking for someone who wants to expand their skill set and further their career in Japan by joining our Human Resources team as one of our Nagano Human Resources Managers in Nagano City. This position is split between English intruction at our Nagano English School and supervising our ten ALTs located around Nagano Prefecture. Successful applicants must be enthusiastic and outgoing problem-solvers and multi-taskers who are highly flexible. ALT and Eikaiwa Intructor experience is required. We are looking for quick learners who enjoy new challenges. Communcation, writing, and organizational skills are also very important. The HR Manager will need to be able to juggle teaching during the afternoon and evening and also supporting and managing ALTs in the times between classes. This position gives the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of responsibilities on a daily basis and work within a team environment. There is room for career development, promotion and advancement. This is not a temporary contract position and would therefore suit someone looking to stay in Japan for more than one year. Candidates who are already living in Nagano Prefecture are greatly encouraged to apply.

English Lecturer, Arena Multimedia, India

Desired Candidate Profile: 1.Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelors or Masters degree preferably trained in English. 2. have a proven track record of lecturing students to achieve high passing rate. 3. are willing to go the extra mile in ensuring students’ welfare. Job Description: Looking for English Lecturers to teach our B.Sc Multimedia & Animation Paper. Lecturers are required to plan, to teach according to the syllabus, to prepare exam questions and to mark and record, etc. Company Profile: We are one of the largest animation training facility in the country. Both high end 3d and 2d training are conducted here, which includes classical/cel animation also. Company Name: Arena Multimedia, W-100, III & IV Floor, II Avenue, CHENNAI,Tamilnadu,India. Email Address: soumia@arenaannanagar.com

Travel Writer, Middle East Hotels

Social Community Launch requires 5 x content writers to create content for its middle east hotels platform. Simple day to day blogging of an article between 250 and 500 words relevant to the Middle East and hotels. Please respond letting us know in your cover letter how many unique articles you feel you could create between 300 and 500 words based against defined keywords such as "Hotels in Jordan." Applicants are required to have taken the English Language and spelling tests on O Desk. This is mandatory for your application to be considered. Ideally you will have a top 20% score.

Looking for Botanist to Write Endemic Plant Articles (Manila, Philippines)

We are looking for a Philippine Botanist or a student majoring in Botany who could write for us a series of articles about plants found in the Philippines.
The rate for this specific project is $10 per 800 word article. Please contact us at writingpool[dot]gmail[dot]com. Thanks for all those who previously applied for the writing jobs we've posted before, we've already contacted those qualified.

English to Arabic Translation: Medical/ Dental Powerpoint

English to Arabic translation of 15 dental dental lectures. Each lecture consists of 80-110 powerpoint slides. Each slide contains 16-30 words. The translator should have basic skills in medical/ dental terminology. We will require a sample translation of 15 powerpoint slides (found in the attachment) before choosing our final candidate. We are giving a deadline of 2 weeks per lecture. Thus the project should not exceed a period of 4-8 months for complete translation of the 10 lectures. Please send us a resume and a few sample works if possible. Although we are beginning with only 10 lectures, we will be require translation of over 50 lectures over the course of the year. This is phase 1 of a larger project. Thus if we are satisfied with the translator, we will have a much longer business relationship and line of work. Thank you.

Job for Writer in Lahore, Pakistan Only

Rs 120 for each 500 Words Article. Must be able to write at least 3-5 Articles per day. Include the words Hello at the end of Application. Can be asked for a Sample Test. On-Going Job, at least for three months.

Mandarin Writer Needed

I am running ads in Taiwan and Hong kong using google. I need someone to translate english to mandarin for these ads. This a very simple project. It should not take more than a couple of hours. I am also looking for someone for future long term projects. The ads are very small. I need brief titles which should be four or five words and the body of the ads should be 3-4 sentences.
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