Description

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. Through its more than 50,000 people across 93 countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on http://www.thomsonreuters.com/

FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters Business is the legal industry's most effective provider of client development services. FindLaw provides law firms with Web sites to generate lucrative new business through the web and uses technology to systematically build stronger, more profitable relationships with existing clients. Attorneys can also be prominently listed on our web portal, FindLaw.com, the world's most-visited legal information site (http://www.findlaw.com.)

We are looking for a writer to develop blog posts and related content in the areas of legal news and information. This position will be based on our Sunnyvale, CA office, with the possibility of telecommuting for a portion of the workweek. This is a full-time contract position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track legal news and developments on a daily basis, using multiple information sources
- Write blog posts reporting on legal news and related legal information of interest to a consumer audience, under the direction of an editor
- Work with FindLaw Social Media Team to optimize blog posts using best practices in tagging, keyword usage, headline creation, content optimization and basic SEO
- Track blog post performance using multiple measures (e.g., traffic, syndication, conversion) and use performance measures to constantly refine posting style and improve post performance

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Legal education or experience a plus, but not required
- Excellent writing and reporting skills, with ability to write in a conversational tone and demonstrated ability to successfully write for the web
- Basic understanding of HTML and SEO
- Professional blogging or online media experience is highly desired
- Internet savvy with experience using social media tools such as blogs, message boards, social networks, microblogging, social bookmarking and/or social sharing

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Has an interest in writing about legal topics for a consumer audience and following legal news and developments
- Understands and has mastered high-volume blog writing and can turn out a developed 250 word post in under 40 minutes
- Works well in a team environment, embraces change and is highly adaptable

How to apply

Please apply via our Craigslist ad located at:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/wri/1401734108.html

Please note in your cover letter that you found this position at ProBlogger.

Posted on: 10/01