Entry-Level Security Alert Writer (Part Time) – $15 – $18 an hour

Swan Island Networks has been developing situational awareness and alerting software for over a decade. Swan Island’s TX360® software platform helps companies make faster, better-informed decisions in mission critical situations. Our SaaS products are used by corporate security groups on a day-to-day basis for monitoring physical and brand threats.

Founded by 20-year veterans of the software industry, Swan Island Networks began as a software engineering lab working with the US government, focusing on R&D programs. Today our primary focus is on incident and crisis management for the large enterprise market. A career at Swan Island Networks will give you insights into the world of corporate security and risk management.

Position

Security Alert Writer – Entry Level, Part-Time (20 hrs/week)

The talented, detail-oriented, and creative individuals on this team are the frontline of our business. The ideal candidate is a news addict that loves following current events, breaking news and social media drama, but anyone with a strong familiarity with internet searching, news and social media can be successful in this role. On the intelligence team, writers exercise superb editorial judgment on sensitive subject matter. Each member of our small team wears many hats and is comfortable testing and increasing our respective skill sets. You should be, too. Easy, no-drama collaboration is crucial to maintaining our fast pace, so affability is a big asset! Full-time workers enjoy complete health and dental benefits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret multiple channels of real-time information to identify relevant threats
• Investigate breaking all-hazards events from a variety of open government, news, and social media sources
• Compose accurate and concise initial and follow-up reports

Requirements

• Fluent in English; excellent writer with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask, effectively prioritize, and meet short-term deadlines
• Be able to contribute to and thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Strong familiarity with advanced web searching
• Experience with the biggest and newest social media platforms
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Training shift schedules may vary

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in foreign language (Portuguese, Chinese, Korean preferred)
• Familiarity with foreign-language information and news sources, and/or work or living experience abroad
  Previous experience in journalism and reporting, emergency management, business continuity, corporate security, or related fields
• Specialized knowledge of security, natural disasters, health, HAZMAT, meteorology, or other issues which could impact clients’ operations and employee safety
• Bachelor’s degree, or pursuing Bachelor’s
• Afternoon and evening shifts preferred (PDT)
• Applicants based in OR, WA, CO, NY, GA, Washington, DC preferred