Content Writer and Social Media Marketer

TL;DR VERSION :

FreeElective Network Pvt. Ltd., based in Chennai, introduced and operates Jodi365.com—a premium, personalized matchmaking service for elite singles.

We understand that elite singles may be at different stages of their lives and careers, with different time frames for getting married.  We work closely with discerning clients and help them find the right partner at a pace that's right for them.

Our reach is global and we have earned much goodwill since 2009, by bringing people together.  Just as important : We have a validated business model and are growing briskly.

We are looking to add to our team a smart, enthusiastic, and organized individual with a flair for writing and an aptitude for marketing and community building.

ABOUT THIS JOB :

The ideal Content Writer and Social Media Marketer candidate will help to create and promote compelling content on our blog and across social media, while maintaining the right tone and voice for our brands. 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, and / or marketing. It is also an ideal springboard for a graduating college student interested in subsequently pursuing higher studies, after a year or more 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 our engaging blog, 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 social networking, online dating, matchmaking, and wedding planning landscapes, identify trends, and report on opportunities and competitive threats
• Conduct research, identify customers’ needs, recommend new topics, and create interesting, enriching content on topics such as lifestyle, relationships, societal trends, cultural traditions, wedding customs, health and wellness, and travel
• Prepare well-structured drafts using digital publishing platforms
• Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles and produce short-form videos
• Proof-read and edit written pieces before publication
• Promote content on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g., likes, comments, and shares)
• Review all of our sites' content occasionally to ensure a consistent tone, style, and approach, and work with the web design and development team to update the content in appropriate formats
• Work with the marketing manager and user interaction designer to define and implement communication strategies (email, mobile, and print), covering both registration and retention
• Assist management team in ensuring efficient progress of workflow and transforming business visions into reality

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FreeElective is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. We provide opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, ethnicity, race, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We also believe that our associates should be provided with a working environment that enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on any of the above demographic characteristics, and we expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere. For more about the company, please visit www.FreeElective.com .