Job Opening: Lifestyle Writer for OpenRice.com (dining guide, Singapore)

20 February 2012
Job Opening: Lifestyle Writer for OpenRice.com (dining guide, Singapore)
OpenRice.com is Asia’s No.1 Dining Guide.

Through our comprehensive restaurant search engine, we guide people to suitable dining places based on quality restaurant reviews.

OpenRice Singapore features a growing database of over 19,000 local food and beverages outlets.

Be part of this exciting community where food enthusiasts come together to share quality and honest food reviews all over Singapore.

Lifestyle Writer

Role Description:

This exciting position requires you to research, sniff out and write new articles for 88DB.com and OpenRice.com. You will work as part of our communications team, supporting the editors in addressing the editorial needs of the sites. Your main duties will include (but not be limited to), writing articles, media event coverage, conducting of interviews, and updating the social media platforms.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Create quality editorial content that is presented in a format that meets web usability standards and is consistent with company guidelines.
  • Cover media events and conduct interviews for both portals as assigned by the editors.
  • Actively participate and contribute to the editorial teams’ creativity, efficiency and accomplishment of goals.
  • Create product and promotional copy for all website and online marketing efforts.
  • Maintain accountability for the development of editorial content.
  • Help manage both sites’ social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • Perform any other duties essential to the website as directed.

Requirements:
  • Minimum diploma/degree in journalism, communication, or related discipline preferred.
  • Excellent command of the English language and a passion for web writing.
  • Knowledge on web design software, photography, and SEO would be an added advantage.
  • Internet savvy with good research skills.
  • At least 1 year of relevant work experience with portfolio.
  • Applicants must be currently based in Singapore.

To apply, please email your portfolio, cover letter, and full resume to hr@openrice.com.sg.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Via: jobsdb

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: hr@openrice.com.sg

For submissions: hr@openrice.com.sg

Website: http://sg.openrice.com/
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