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Associate Writer (Woodland Hills, CA)


Date: 2009-11-03, 2:31PM PST
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POSITION SCOPE: Prepares inventory appraisal reports under the direction of the Editorial Manager and/or Managing Writer and Project Leader. Completes the Company Overview, Industry Overview, Key Financial Trends, and Field Visit sections with minimal direction. Develops the final report for the bank, which provides analysis of the client company’s sales, gross margin, and other pertinent financial information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Produces three to five appraisal reports each month
• Writes designated sections of the final report to include Key Financial Trends, Company and Industry Overviews, Key Considerations, Key Risk Factors, and Collateral Opportunities
• Reviews field visit reports and analyst notes from client visits
• Keeps informed with newsworthy information relevant to deals
• Analyzes and provides summaries relevant to information provided through reports and notes
• Researches market conditions for in-depth and thorough industry overviews
• Reviews and edits writing to ensure quality


PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent required
• No prior experience necessary
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel operations
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications, as well as other office software products in a Windows environment
• Proficiency with Internet use, email functions, and website applications
• Detail-oriented, able to effectively manage time, strong planning skills, and excellent analytical skills


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer
• Correctable vision and hearing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Clear, easy to understand telephone voice
• Ability to bend and stoop to do filing
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in front of a computer


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Great American reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.



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