Content Writer / Community Manager

Chennai, India

FreeElective™ LLC is a Chicago-based start-up that aims to improve how people connect online. We are excited to introduce Jodi365.com, a social matchmaking site that helps people find a match for all seasons of life™. We especially cater to educated, quality singles who are serious about finding a match.

We are a well-funded, privately-held company, backed by a seasoned group of entrepreneurs and advisors. We are growing and have a number of internships and job openings at our Indian subsidiary, FreeElective Network Pvt. Ltd., based in Chennai.

About this job:

We are looking for a smart, enthusiastic, and organized individual to develop, enhance, and oversee the operation of our online communities. The ideal candidate will help to create an exciting range of features; define, develop, and manage editorial content; and achieve the right tone and voice for our sites.

The work would be at FreeElective Network's office in the heart of Chennai, a few miles from the IIT-Madras campus. The position represents a terrific opportunity to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, especially for someone who is interested in writing, editing, social media, or marketing. It is also an ideal springboard for a graduating college student interested in subsequently pursuing higher studies, after a few years on the job. If you think your particular skills and experience would add to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Jodi365 Journal, its editorial calendar, and network of bloggers and columnists. This includes the gathering, processing, creation, and updating of content, and the day-to-day management of our websites' content.
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the online matchmaking and social networking landscapes, identify trends, and report on opportunities and competitive threats
Conduct research and create original content on topics such as wedding customs, cultural traditions, societal trends, relationships, parenting, sexuality, health and wellness, travel, and lifestyle
Drive improvements to the proposition using web analytics and analysis to fine-tune its success
Review all of the site's content to ensure a consistent tone, style, and approach, and work with the web design and development team to convert multi-media content into appropriate formats
Work with the marketing manager and user interaction designer to define and implement communication strategies (e-mail, mobile, and print), covering both registration and retention
Assist management team in ensuring efficient progress of workflow and transforming business visions into reality

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Enterprising individual with a proven track record in a product/content management as a writer or editor, at an online business or media company (newspapers/magazines/publishing house)
Possess a balance of disciplined strategic thinking, creative passion, and a willingness to be hands-on
Proficiency in technical and non-technical writing – especially for the web – and excellent editing and computer skills (Microsoft Office and content management systems)

Preferences:

Strong understanding of social psychology and consumer behavior
Experience with consumer-facing, interactive web sites, especially online matchmaking and social networking/community sites
Bachelor's or higher degree in liberal arts

Desired soft skills:

Team player with strong analytical and project management skills
Organized and detail-oriented individual who works well with deadlines
Willingness to learn, switch roles as necessary, and to roll up one's sleeves to get a job done
Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment
Energized by the opportunities and challenges of working at a small and growing company

How to apply:

Want to work with us? To apply for this position:

Submit your application online.
E-mail a detailed CV/resume to careers@FreeElective.com, with the subject “Content Writer / Community Manager”
Write and attach an original, unpublished blog post of between 250 and 1,000 words (preferably around 500 words) for the Jodi365 Journal, on life, love, and relationships™.
Instead of a cover letter to accompany your resume, include your crisp, thoughtful answers (less than 250 words each) to the following questions:

What are your key skills? What are you really good at professionally?
What do you think of the online matchmaking industry?
Why do you want to work with us?
What are your salary requirements and career growth expectations?
Why should we hire you?

(You will be directed to an external site, where you may securely submit your application.)

Some advice, as you prepare your application:

Be true to yourself. (Ask yourself about this job, “Is this what I really want to do professionally?”)
Say it in your own words. (Your responses will be more compelling if they came from the heart.)

FreeElective is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to religion, ethnicity, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. 
FreeElective complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in every location in which the company 
has facilities. For more, please visit www.FreeElective.com.

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