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Job title:
Writer
Employer:
International PR & Comms Agency
Job ref:
WPRWRITER
Location:
Central London (not telecommutable)
Salary:
Negotiable, please specify
Duration:
Permanent
Application closing date:
ASAP!
The role
Our client is a successful international PR and communications agency, currently looking for a writer to add to their writing services team in London. The writer will produce a broad range of high-quality documents of varying complexity and a high level of professional service to account staff and clients. This employee will provide writing support to their US and European clients to meet their unique and changing needs.
The writer will perform the following functions:
- Writing: write and edit client and agency press materials including press releases, feature articles, company backgrounders, bi-lined articles and speeches. Impose consistency, clarity and correctness and create, use and maintain style and reference resources.
- Client service: prepare and manage client and customer interviews, and research and understand the client's business, industry, products and services. Identify writing opportunities, sell and negotiate article ideas, provide direct, honest counsel to account staff and clients and understand the purpose and audience for each type of document.
- Agency business support: understand and meet guidelines on best business practices including utilization, daily timesheets, accurate billing, timely expense reports etc. The writer will also make presentations to small groups as needed – both to clients and within the agency, and participate in professional development classes.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a graduate with a degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field, plus:
- at least 5+ years of professional writing experience, preferably in a journalism or PR setting
- at least 2 years managing client relationships
- problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial spirit
- general knowledge of the high-tech or bioscience fields is strongly preferred
- must have a demonstrated understanding of what the media values
- experience working to editorial deadlines a must
- proficiency using computer and general business applications (Microsoft Office preferred)
- French or German language fluency is a plus as this position will require regular travel
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