BBS Writer (Freelance) at EBSCO Industries Inc. in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Job Description:

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 3,300 people worldwide. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and top-notch workforce. EIS, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., based in Birmingham, AL, is ranked in the top 200 of the nation's largest, privately held corporations according to Forbes magazine. EBSCO is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we encourage you to explore our unique opportunities.

EBSCO Information Services (EIS), one of the leading publishers of academic and business information and an authoritative source for research materials, now seeks contract writers to create authoritative, in-depth summaries for its Business Book Summaries collection.

The summaries aim to provide business leaders, managers, and front-line employees with a comprehensive understanding of today’s leading business books based on a variety of topics, including leadership, business strategy, marketing, and technology. Summaries are approximately 2,000. Writers will work with EBSCO’s Senior Digital Content Editor.

Writers should hold a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Business, or a related field. They must also have extensive professional/published writing experience. Writers will be compensated on a per-book basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or Business


• 2+ years professional/published writing experience


• 1+ year experience with Microsoft Word

Preferred Skills:

• Detail-oriented


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to conceptualize and summarize


• Ability to meet deadlines

EBSCO Industries, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. EBSCO strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

EBSCO complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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