*This is a part-time contract position: 16-20 hours per week to start
About Us:
MVU, Inc. (http://www.imvu.com) is an online social game where members use 3D avatars to meet new people, chat, create and play games with their friends. IMVU has reached 50 million registered users, 10+ million unique visitors per month and a $50+ million annualized revenue run rate. IMVU has the world´s largest virtual goods catalog of more than six million items, almost all of which are created by its own members. IMVU is available in multiple languages on both Windows PC and Mac platforms, and for mobile users via its IMVU 2Go iPhone application, available in the Apple App Store.
IMVU has been recognized frequently, including Best Place to Work for the past 2 years, Inc. 500/5000, 8th fastest growing private tech company in Silicon Valley over the past 3 years, and 87th fastest growing tech company in North America over the past 4 years. The company's CEO, Cary Rosenzweig, was recognized as The Most Admired CEO among emerging growth companies in 2010 by the San Francisco Business Times.
Founded in 2004, IMVU is backed by venture investors Menlo Ventures, Allegis Capital, Bridgescale Partners and Best Buy Capital and is located in Mountain View, CA. IMVU has been profitable since 2009.
REQUIRED: writing samples or a link to your portfolio
So, what will you do?
Deliver high quality, user-friendly brand and product communications for customers (internal and external).
Understand our user base/personas and establish our brand voice and nomenclature.
Work with various stakeholders to ensure copy is on-brand and meets objectives
Maintain consistency in tone and grammar throughout our product user experience.
Work to gather and test content and deliver on development deadlines.
Edit and/or proof myriad pieces of content
Participate in creative brainstorm sessions
Work closely with teams to understand new product features and document them in a clear and precise way.
Help establish best practices for internal documentation
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years related experience.
Ability to tailor writing to specific audiences and write in an easy-to-understand, conversational manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eagle eye for detail.
Understanding of Web writing principles
Proficient in proofreading and grammar
Strong technical aptitude, time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a collaborative team-oriented environment
Capable of adapting to the pace and demands of a fast-growth and deadline-intensive environment
Bonus Points:
A degree in the areas of English, Communication, Creative Writing or Journalism and/or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of and industry experience in gaming (online/mobile/social games) is a big plus
Experience writing advertising and marketing copy
How to apply:
Please join IMVU & play around before you apply. We'd like you to understand our products and work environment.
Please include a cover letter. Make sure to discuss why you are interested in learning more about IMVU. Job applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IMVU is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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