Position:
Product Writer
Location:
Corporate Plaza - Scarborough
Posted:
24/10/2011
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 www.ThomsonReuters.com.
Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business is Canada’s leading source of intelligent information solutions to legal, finance and human resources professionals. We are proud to have been named one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 as well as one of the Best Workplaces in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. We have an immediate opening for the following position:
Product Writer
As a Product Writer, you will write and plan the content of specific Major Market print and electronic publications.
Your duties will include:
· researching, tracking, and reviewing developments for inclusion in products;
· providing writing, for various publications, that is consistent with all Carswell editorial standards;
· keeping abreast of and implementing all changes and styles which impact writing;
· providing timely, accurate and topical information for assigned product;
· sourcing editorial material and maintaining an efficient network of internal and external sources and contacts upon which to draw for content, topics, contributions and clarifications;
· researching, tracking and reviewing primary material requiring analysis in publications; and
· writing and delivering timely manuscript, including release notes.
You will be a strong team player and will possess:
· a university degree or college equivalent;
· 1-3 years experience working in a business environment;
· the ability to understand business terminology and the ability to synthesize and summarize content concisely and accurately;
· strong communications skills, including superior written communication skills;
· a strong focus on attention to detail and quality results;
· the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with minimum direct supervision;
· a positive attitude and presence and the ability to interact with individuals at different levels;
· a strong customer service focus;
· the ability to work under tight deadlines and to handle a variety of activities simultaneously;
· working knowledge of Internet and application search techniques; and
· a high proficiency with all Microsoft Office tools and a willingness to learn and interest in new technologies and electronic tools as required.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by clicking the link below and searching by job number (PUB00003556) using the Job Search button on the left hand side of the page:
http://careers.thomsonreuters.com/
Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive – we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work.
We thank all applicants for their interest in advance, and advise that only
candidates being considered will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies
please.
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