Freelance Writer

Rotary International

Zurich, Switzerland

Rotary is a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary’s 1.2 million members hail from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit www.rotary.org.

For a variety of assignments Rotary International seeks a versatile, talented and experienced Freelance Writer.

Potential assignments include but are not limited to press releases, news and feature articles, speeches, blog posts, op-eds, announcements and letters in national and international media. Topics and issues will vary from assignment to assignment. Some assignments may require quick turn-around on tight deadlines.

Requirements and experience:

• Fluency/mother tongue level in English, German and another major European language, preferably French;
• University degree ideally with focus on journalism;
• A minimum of five years as a professional writer/editor with experience across a range of print and online media, such as major-market newspapers, national and international magazines, major trade and specialty publications and frequently-visited websites;
• The ability to produce professional, high quality copy for a range of external audiences, adapting writing style, tone and voice to fit each assignment and its target audience;
• Capability to work independently and with high volumes of work and tight deadlines without compromising speed, accuracy and quality;
• Working knowledge of AP style and proficient editing skills;
• A sense of creativity and the capacity to approach each assignment with passion and enthusiasm;
• Strong research skills and the ability get quickly up to speed on unfamiliar topics and issues;
• Affinity and knowledge in global public health issues/government relations/advocacy efforts/EU affairs/volunteer organization;
• Strong knowledge of the European media market.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an opportunity to support one of the world’s principal service organisations by focusing on some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, please submit your application by e-mail to Ulla Korsgaard, hr.rieao@rotary.org, by 30 September 2014.

Please note that in order for your application to be considered, it must be in English and should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, scans of or links to three published clips as well as copies of your most recent reference letters.

Rotary International 
Witikonerstrasse 15 
8032 Zürich
hr.rieao@rotary.org