Job Opening: Marketing Communications Writer for HGA Corporation Philippines

03 January 2011
Job Opening: Marketing Communications Writer for HGA Corporation Philippines
Deadline: 4 March 2011

HGA Corporation

We are a developer of Online Games, a subsidiary of a Global Company based in Manhattan, New York. We are looking for passionate Gamers that are interested in becoming part of the Game Development Industry, growing the Philippines’ local talent, and proudly making our mark in the international Online Game Industry.

Marketing Communications Writer (National Capital Reg - Ortigas Center)

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Marketing Manager, is responsible in providing communication expertise in order to drive increased market and player awareness as well as game activity of HGA Corporation products by developing, implementing and measuring media, written content, and press releases. The Position is expected to be the internal expert on marketing communication as it pertains to the online gaming industry, the target markets, the player, and competition by creating the best of breed content and media that maximize HGA Corporation public exposure.

Job Description:

* Responsible for creating brand-centric, web-based content to support the Marketing goals of HGA Corporation’s online game products and events.
* Develops a thorough understanding of the products services and creates the appropriate content writing to suit the diverse communication needs of the market place.
* Writes CRM mails, web content, press releases, blog articles, and social network site information.
* May write for various web users, internationally as well as targeted markets.
* Produces quality articles on a consistent basis and attuned to the latest current events related to the online gaming industry.
* Manages deadlines and projects for multiple websites
* Conceptualizes, drafts, executes, and maintains SEO-friendly, link worthy content in coordination with the SEO Manager.
* Manages and monitors online social networks daily.
* Builds strategies to maximize brand exposure leveraging industry related news, and events.
* Coordinates between various team members for task inputs and suggestions to ensure timely completion of assignments.
* Writes, reads and researches knowledge on various subjects
* Writes and edits website content for multiple domains that meet or exceed daily quota and the company’s quality standards
* Proofreads and edits work to ensure near 100% accuracy
* In coordination with the SEO Manager, makes proper use of meta tags and keywords to ensure superior optimization
* Performs other tasks as needed that management determines from time to time.

Requirements:

* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Marketing, Advertising/Media, Journalism or equivalent.
* Required skill(s): SEO copywriting, Press release writing, proofreading, editing skills.
* Preferred skill(s): HTML, web content standards, blogs.
* At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Passion for online gaming is desired
* Preferably 3 Yrs experienced specializing in Journalist/Editor or equivalent.
* Active member of several online networking sites.
* Proficiency in MS Word, and Excel.
* Excellent English Skills
* Understands keyword research and its application to SEO

We only hire the best and the brightest! Be part of a winning Team!

Apply here.
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