Yes, I'm a writer.  Great, we might just need your help. We've got our own team of writers here in The Borough. But every now and then we still need an extra pair of hands. It might be that we need a writer who specialises in aeronautics or biochemistry. Or maybe a project calls for someone who can understand Mandarin and Swahili. (We've got Russian, French, Spanish, Afrikaans and Québécois covered already.) And sometimes we just need some good, solid writers to help us when we've got loads on. Sound like you? If you'd like to join our ranks of writers waiting in the wings, just whiz through the questions below and hit ‘Go'. You'll get an email from us right away to confirm you're on our books. Then if a job comes up that we think is right up your street, we'll be in touch (we can't promise anything, though). Already on our books? Check or update your details. Want a job at The Writer? Keep an eye on our News. If there are any openings, we'll mention it there. What type of work are you primarily looking for?*    A bit of this and a bit of that – freelance projects and temporary contracts, or    Complete devotion – permanent work, or    The works – if the offer’s right, I’ll do both. Email:*          First Name:*          Last Name:*          Mobile Number:*          Where are you based?*          Select a Region... N Ireland Scotland NW England NE England Wales West Midlands East Greater London SW England SE England Outside UK           I would like to get The Writer's e-thingamajig.   CV (in Word). No more than 100K or the internet will explode.*        Click go if you don’t have time to answer these other questions.      What would your business card say?    just starting out    advertising copywriter    marketing copywriter    internal communication specialist    corporate writer    trade journalist    consumer journalist    scriptwriter    researcher    communication strategist    account manager    public relations professional    digital media specialist    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          What full-time jobs have you had at other agencies?    none yet       ...or...    editor    account director    creative director    senior copywriter    copywriter    account manager    planner    brand strategy    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          What kind of writing have you done in the past?    none yet       ...or...    advertising concepts and copy    developing tone of voice or style guidelines    direct marketing concepts    scripts for radio and tv    concepts and copy for digital media    print brochures or sales literature    company reports (annual, quarterly or monthly)    brand audits    speeches    presentations    websites    scripts for corporate videos    e-learning    content planning    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          What corporate media relations or communications work have you done?    none       ...or...    account management    internal communication projects    writing press releases    "selling-in" stories to publications    planning communication strategy    shareholder communications    ghost-writing for executives    researching and writing white papers    corporate social responsibility    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          What publishing work have you done (trade or consumer)?    none       ...or...    production editor    editor    columnist    commissioning editor    reporter    research    feature writer    proof-reader    subeditor    account management    specialist correspondent    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          How many people have you managed?    none    1-5 people    6-15 people    more than 15 people What digital media experience do you have?    none yet       ...or...    writing    content planning    content commissioning    research    project management    copy editing    proof-reading    creative concepts    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          Have you been in charge of training other people?    no    yes         If you said yes, what kind of training was it?          Which four sectors or subjects do you know best?    no specific sector knowledge       ...or...    automotive    aviation    banking (financial & investment)    banking (retail)    beverages    biotechnology    capital markets    charity    corporate & social responsibility    design & architecture    education & skills    engineering    environment    fast-moving consumer goods    health    insurance    investor relations    lifestyle    media    oil & gas    pharmaceuticals    professional services    property    public sector    publishing    rail    retail    shipping    sport    technology    telecoms    transport    travel    utilities    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          What regional experience or knowledge do you have if any?    no specific regional knowledge       ...or...    africa    americas    continental europe    far-east/asia    middle east    russia    other         If you picked other, tell us more:          Tell us a bit about the kind of writing you're good at, and why? 200 words tops.* We're looking for: Your strengths and weaknesses (in the unlikely event that you might actually have any weaknesses). 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