Seattle Area - Sr. Writer/Editor - Help write and edit our marketing materials!

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO: jobs@classmates.com with "3643" in the subject field.The Opportunity: Are you a writer who likes variety? Are you capable of writing everything from process documentation to marketing collateral, while also being an ace editor? Don’t want to be pigeonholed into writing the same thing, day in and day out? Here’s your chance to write everything under the sun for a top 20 web site that has 8 million visitors per month. You’ll write a variety of pieces for internal and external audiences, including online help, instructional text, editorial features, site copy, and process documentation.   As a Writer/Editor for Classmates Online, some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:   Writing online help, instructional text, and FAQs Writing internal process and project management documentation Writing, proofreading, and copyediting stories and content of all types (email and advertising collateral, feature stories, marketing collateral, etc) Working with a variety of team members including editors, designers, product managers, program managers, and producers   The Job Requirements: B.A. degree in English, journalism, technical communications, or a related field Minimum of 5 years writing experience (at least two years technical writing) Ability to manage multiple projects with frequent and absolute deadlines Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong proofing and editing skills Effective in a team environment Strong presentation skills Flexible writing style with ability to stay in the “voiceâ€� of the site and the brand Unusually varied writing experience and instructional design skills are a big plus   Who are we? Classmates.com is a profitable website that’s been evolving since 1995. Once a directory for high schools, now a growing social networking site, we’ve not only increased our revenue, we’ve also proven to be one of the few websites who’s stood the test of time. Why? Because we provide value to our users by offering connections to people who matter. And we’re poised to take the lead in the social media revolution with a team of passionate, innovative thinkers. We’re a brand in transition—positioned to be a powerhouse for years to come.   Who are you? You would rather make an impact than be a cog in the corporate wheel. You thirst for the uphill climb and staking a flag on top of that hill for all to see. You can tap into a wealth of opportunities bubbling just below the surface. You can see beyond buzz and offer real value to consumers. You fit in well with other whip-smart and engaged professionals. You value a hard-working and fun-loving culture. You roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You do your job with unabashed professionalism. You want to help redefine the category of social media networking. You have impeccable integrity. You care.   Why should we connect? Classmates is a great place to work. We’ll give you some reasons why:   Everyone’s joined a social networking site. Only cool people work for one. We love our employees and treat them well. People who connect people to people are good people. There’s no time to get bored. Creativity and innovation are part of our daily routine. We’re changing the world, one member at a time.     This position is located at Classmates corporate headquarters in Renton, Washington.  We offer a competitive salary / benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock options, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts and much more! Classmates, part of United Online, Inc. and its family of companies are equal opportunity employers.PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO: jobs@classmates.com with "3643" in the subject field.