Product Content Writer

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KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc.

Product Content Creator Job Description

KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. is one the nation’s leading restaurant supply retailers. We are recognized by FE&S Magazine as one of the top 6 restaurant equipment dealers, by Inc. Magazine for 14 consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America on the Inc. 500|5000 list, and by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as one of the 50 fastest growing women owned companies worldwide. KaTom is proud of these accomplishments and know they would not be possible without our dedicated, hardworking team. Join that team today and see the difference we can make together by creating ‘Legendary Experiences’.

Description Summary: With a company priority of producing original content for all the products on KaTom.com, the writers who produce those descriptions are critical to KaTom's mission and continued growth. They must distill technical content into understandable prose and bulleted lists, guided by the AP Stylebook and house style rules. Each writer is also expected to participate in a peer editing process with his or her team. Because of the volume of products we offer online, this is a high-demand position that requires a keen eye for detail in style, structure, and technical details. Working hours are in office 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

· Produce an average of 64 product descriptions per week without sacrificing quality

· Complete tasks assigned through project management system within deadlines

· Write in professional and readable style, guided by AP Stylebook and house style precepts

· Participate in peer editing process with other members of the product content team

· Apply SEO best practices in writing

· Actively participate in regular on-site and occasional off-site trainings

· Use available resources – company experts, industry resources, and vendor websites – to gain an understanding of products and categories as needed

· Contribute to ongoing development and updating of house style guide

· Participate in weekly discussions with three written content teams – product, longform, and editorial – that drive content calendar and produce collaborative style decisions

· Work intensively in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Requires regular and predictable attendance

· All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills & abilities)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Education and/or experience: Position necessitates advanced writing capability that may be gained through education and/or professional experience

· Firm grasp of AP Stylebook precepts

· Flexibility to adapt to changes in work expectations

· Interest in learning and applying knowledge in work

· Intermediate computer skills, including in use of Microsoft suite and internet navigation

· High-level organizational skills and keen attention to detail

· Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables

· Other Qualifications: Willingness to perform any required task within the employee’s capabilities in order to effectively meet the needs of the company. Ability to get along well with others.

· Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work Environment: The duties of this job are generally performed in a climate-controlled office. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Work is typically completed in a large, open office. Employees in this department work at desks separated by low dividers, not cubicles.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this occupation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

• 8 hour shift

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

 

• Kodak, TN 37764: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Application Question(s):

 

• Have you been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years? If yes, please explain.

 

Experience:

 

• Social media marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionKaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. is one the nation’s leading restaurant supply retailers. We are recognized by FE&S Magazine as one of the top 6 restaurant equipment dealers, by Inc. Magazine for 14 consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America on the Inc. 500|5000 list, and by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as one of the 50 fastest growing women-owned companies worldwide. KaTom is proud of these accomplishments and knows they would not be possible without our dedicated, hardworking team. Join that team today and see the difference we can make together by creating ‘Legendary Experiences’.Company DescriptionKaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. is one the nation’s leading restaurant supply retailers. We are recognized by FE&S Magazine as one of the top 6 restaurant equipment dealers, by Inc. Magazine for 14 consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America on the Inc. 500|5000 list, and by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as one of the 50 fastest growing women-owned companies worldwide. KaTom is proud of these accomplishments and knows they would not be possible without our dedicated, hardworking team. Join that team today and see the difference we can make together by creating ‘Legendary Experiences’.

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