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The role: Content Writer
Purpose of the role: This is an intermediate level position appropriate for a seasoned writer. This writer will be responsible for drafting, writing and/or editing content for collateral, including blog posts, podcasts, videos, overviews, sell sheets, case studies, newsletters, web content, social media pushes, marketing campaigns, white papers, event invitations, ads and more.
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Draft or “ghost write’ blog posts, and help revise and finalize
• Assist with ongoing development of sell sheets, brochures and case studies
• Draft or ‘ghost write” byline articles, and help revise and finalize
• Draft, revise, assist in finalizing white papers
• Take technical and complicated material and quickly create, update and rewrite content to reflect the needs of various audiences
• Provide editorial direction in developing compelling content and thought leadership pieces, and manage the content development process including idea generation, timelines, and brand review
• Interact and communicate, by phone and by email, with consultants and thought leaders to clearly and effectively discuss and interview the consultant to get the background needed to draft and edit pieces
• Reposition content quickly for different audiences/purposes
• Write and edit content for Web
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in content writing
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong, nearly native command of English language
• Write fluently in English, and have a good grasp of effective marketing communication techniques, and be able to learn the business landscape
• Superior English writing, editing and proofing skills, and ability to adapt to different styles. Preferably evidenced by samples of articles, more formal papers, less formal blog posts, and persuasive marketing copy
• Strong English verbal communications skills and ability to interact with all levels of stakeholders and technical resources
• Superior PC skills required, specifically, very strong Microsoft Word, and exceptional Excel and Powerpoint skills are needed
• Should know what to look for when researching topics, and have a good idea of what topics are current and of interest to buyers
• Detail oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to work well with staff at all levels, and communicate clearly, concisely and professionally.
• Must be able to execute sound judgment with respect to competing deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, proactive working style and extremely organized
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, accountability and deadlines, and proven ability to meet tight deliverable deadlines
• Able to work under tight deadlines and high pressure, and able to produce quickly and to deadlines
• A ‘can do’, positive attitude is a must
• HR and benefits experience a major plus
• A good understanding of the “profile” of decision makers in our field, especially how to write for CFOs and HR professionals a plus
• A good understanding of the current issues in the U.S. benefits/pension/administration/compensation fields a plus
With sales approaching $23 billion, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) is the world’s leading enterprise for business process and document management. Its technology, expertise and services enable workplaces – from small businesses to large global enterprises – to simplify the way work gets done so they operate more effectively and focus more on what matters most: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox offers business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, healthcare solutions, HR benefits management, finance support, transportation solutions, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The company also provides extensive leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic communication and office printing environments of any size. The 140,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries.
