Content Writer

Executive Mandate Specification

Are you passionate about content marketing and are searching for a role with great opportunities and development?

We are looking for a talented writer to join one of Birmingham’s longest-established creative communications agencies.

This role is aimed at someone who has a huge passion for words. You will take ownership of content writing across our diverse portfolio of clients, understanding different target audiences and adapting tone of voice for different clients.

Our client base is varied so you would be working on both B2B and B2C clients across a wide variety of sectors such as property, construction, retail, energy and manufacturing so no two days are ever the same!

You will need to deliver consistent results to tight deadlines, whether you’re devising content plans and crafting press releases or working on SEO blog posts and thought leadership pieces.

You will be skilled at optimising content for promotion across numerous channels, making sure our output engages relevant target audiences.

What we’re looking for:

As an agency that specialises in creative communications, words are hugely important to us! That’s why we have decided to start the search for a creative, passionate and adaptable content writer. You will be responsible for writing a diverse range of content for Barques’ varied client portfolio. This will involve writing across a range of different channels, writing for different target audiences and really bringing words and topics to life.

‍You’ll be responsible for:

• Writing content for press releases, articles, thought leadership, social media, blogs, case studies and email
• Proofreading content by others and editing where needed
• Working with the team to come up with fresh ideas for content, so you’ll need to be creative
• Researching new industries and getting to know our clients’ businesses and how they talk about themselves
• Optimising written content, so a good knowledge of SEO principles is desirable
• Working with the team to look at how well your content has performed and making recommendations for improvement

‍What we offer:

As well as the usual suspects, including a pension plan and a competitive salary, we also offer:

• 30 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus extra time off for Christmas.
• A relaxed working atmosphere at our home in the heart of Birmingham with great transportation links and within walking distance of some of the best pubs, restaurants and bars the city has to offer.
• An exciting opportunity to learn and develop written, digital marketing and SEO skills.

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Interested?

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious person to join a team where your ideas and opinion will be valued.

If you’re interested or would like to know more information about this role, get in touch – we’d love to have a chat!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, B3 1DX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Writing skills: 2 years (preferred)
• Content writing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/05/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship