Freelance Writer

Location: remote

Type: Freelance (project-based)

Industry: Health, safety and environmental (HSE)/Visual Communications

Company: Jincom

About us

Jincom is a global leader in visual communication for high-risk industries. We transform complex HSE procedures into clear, engaging visual content; including illustrated standards, animations, toolkits, and training modules which are used by leading companies in mining, construction, energy (oil and gas), and manufacturing.

Our work reaches multinational workforces across the globe, helping make safety accessible across literacy levels and languages.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a freelance writer with a strong technical writing background to help us develop concise, accurate, and engaging HSE content that translates well into visual formats. You’ll work alongside illustrators, animators, designers and the rest of the writing team to create scripts for health and safety media, such as visual standards, toolbox talks, e-learnings, storyboards, training content, etc.

Location

Ideally based in Cape Town 

Key responsibilities

• Reading and understanding client briefs, with the help of client managers
• Research and write clear, structured safety communication content (scripts, procedures, posters, toolbox talks) based off of client SOPs, incident reports, 
• Translate technical HSE content into plain English
• Write to storyboard format for animations and illustrated guides
• Collaborate with visual teams to ensure accurate, visual-friendly writing
• Revise content based on feedback from internal reviewers and clients

What we offer

• Flexible, remote freelance work with a global creative team
• Opportunities to work on high-profile international projects
• A collaborative environment with a strong visual and social impact
• Consistent project opportunities for the right candidate

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical writing, HSE content development, or safety communications
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for a diverse workforce (low literacy or multilingual environments)
• Ability to clearly explain how to express an idea visually, not just verbally
• Strong grasp of visual storytelling principles
• Experience with industries such as mining, construction, energy, or manufacturing preferred
• Familiarity with visual formats (e.g. illustrated standards, e-learning modules, explainer videos) is a bonus
• Excellent written English
• Chosen candidates will be asked to complete a writer’s test to expose you to the typical tasks/projects you’ll be expected to work on  

To apply, please send your CV, writing samples (especially visual or safety-focused), and rates to target="_blank with the subject line: Freelance Writer Application – Jincom.

Posted on 15 Jul 14:22, Closing date 13 Sep