Friday, July 9, 2010

Content Writer

  • Analyze content opportunities of saleable Web products by researching, evaluating and prioritizing recommendations aligned with clients’ needs.
  • Write and edit original content, feature articles and newsletters on a variety of topics relating to the commercial insurance industry for inclusion in Web-based products and online communication vehicles.
  • Interview customers and prospects to better understand their business needs from a marketing and content perspective.
  • Participate in cross-functional team meetings to proactively analyze content needs.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and legislative actions that may have implications for research and evaluation.
  • Create and maintain corporate marketing collateral.
  • Support online social media program and presence.
  • Work with product management team and chief editor to prioritize tasks.
  • Assist staff as needed and available.
  • Keep current on insurance trends and legislative developments that impact the design and administration of insurance and employee benefit plans or property & casualty risk management.
  • Perform other tasks on projects as needed/assigned by management.


Qualifications Include:
  • College degree in marketing, communications, public relations or journalism or related discipline.
  • A basic understanding of marketing concepts (Web-related writing experience strongly desired, with ability to understand Web interface and site flow) and/or equivalent combination.
  • Working knowledge of insurance terminology is strongly desired.
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills to ensure accurate, error-free work.
  • High level of computer literacy and Internet knowledge, especially Microsoft Office XP products.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and take critiques, as needed.
  • Process in-depth interviewing and probing skills.
  • Ability to understand our products, customers and partners' needs in the insurance environment.
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn and grow, both professionally and personally in ways that will enhance job performance.