Senior Writer  – (San Diego, CA)

Veyo is using its platform and app-based transportation services to reinvent the medical logistics world. Our company is using technology to pioneer new operational models to help make transportation more powerful and more reliable for the healthcare industry.

We’re looking for smart, energetic people to join our team, and are currently in search of a Senior Writer in San Diego, CA.

Read on, and if the company and role sound interesting, please send us a resume and a brief description of why you think you’d be a good fit.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Put your passion for writing to work every day; capture a variety of audiences by telling the Veyo story in an original and compelling way
  • Stay up to date on all of the latest business and technology trends and lexicon. Create language that positions Veyo as a leader and influencer in the know, using just the right blend of business strategy, technology, and healthcare language.
  • Use your natural born interest, and finely honed writing skills, to create consistent messaging through a variety of mediums: RFIs, RFPs, marketing materials, blogs, proposals, etc.; develop and own the “Veyo style” of writing
  • Make meeting all those deadlines look easy; be a role model of organization, transparency, communication, collaboration and contingency planning
  • Demonstrate the art of creativity and compliance; make sure all content supports proposal specifications while painting the picture of innovation and technology
  • Create and improve tools/processes for efficiency; databases, content libraries
  • Get involved with the research of opportunities to grow the business; think of how to position Veyo in terms of competitiveness and differentiation
  • Juggle multiple projects like a pro; stay abreast of changing priorities and show the flexibility to jump from one project to the next with ease
  • Show how to use words to make a killer first impression, keep your audience hooked throughout and bring it home on an awesome end note
  •  Be an incredible team player; build relationships throughout the company to make sure you are accurately representing the Veyo business model and culture
  • Be a stickler for grammar, spelling, punctuation; know when to elaborate and when to simplify messaging
  • Other duties as assigned

Our ideal candidates will have some or all of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or other relevant field required
  • A mastery of strategy and technology language, and the ability to translate effortlessly between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Main Street.
  • A portfolio of published articles and/or other professional original content relating to the tech industry
  • 3-5 years of writing experience
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence effectively in-person, via email, and over the phone
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, graphic design software, and experience with collaboration platforms such as Qvidian
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to track numerous details
  • Flexible to accommodate changes in the business, strategy, and technology
  • Willing to travel 20% or more

We like the following personality traits: Creative, friendly, social, outgoing, positive, passionate, cool under pressure, detail-oriented, deadline oriented, quick learner, multi-tasker.

As is typical in startups, we’re looking for people that love the opportunity to be involved in strategy and management at the top level, but also aren’t scared to get their hands dirty and do what needs to be done to make things happen! We move quickly, and our team doesn’t know the meaning of “not my job.” We want people that want to get things done and can check their ego at the door.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. This position is only for candidates legally allowed to work in the US. EOE.

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are not currently hiring for this role. For potential future openings, feel free to send your cover letter + resume to careers@veyo.com. Thanks!