Writer wanted (insurance, reinsurance) | 20-25 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BMS GROUP

BMS Group is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.

As a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia, BMS Group maintains a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.

This position will work for BMS Re, the specialist reinsurance arm of BMS Group. BMS Re is reshaping reinsurance by aligning interests with our clients and enhancing their success with advice and delivery models that service their unique needs. BMS Re has a proven ability to execute in reinsurance and capital markets worldwide.

The Sales & Marketing team at BMS Intermediaries, Inc. is looking for experienced Freelance Writer to join a network of content contributors.

This is a freelance, independent contractor position.

As a Freelance Writer for BMS Intermediaries, you will craft original content covering a variety of topics relevant to the reinsurance and insurance market, including white papers and articles. You will work directly with the Sales & Marketing team to create and update engaging, informative content on a regular and consistent basis.

With each assignment, the Sales & Marketing team will provide a content brief containing certain information, such as target audience, priority keywords, suggested headlines, general voice and tone guidelines and other best practices. Writers will be responsible for implementing changes based on feedback from the Sales & Marketing team.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:

• Write two to four new long-form white papers and/or articles (averaging 500-2,500 words) per month and/or update existing long-form white papers, submitting drafts throughout the month to meet deadlines and ensure varied delivery dates.
• Interview BMS employees to research and obtain information relevant to topic of interest and incorporate quotes, as needed, in text.
• Research and obtain financial or technical data when needed, and then write compelling data-driven stories that are factually correct and original.
• Analyze data and break it down for readers in a clear, digestible way.
• Work with the Sales & Marketing team to develop unique and compelling tables and visuals that complement the written content and highlight key information.
• Incorporate edits and feedback from the Sales & Marketing team, up to two rounds.
• Coordinate with the Sales & Marketing team for assignments and deadlines.
• Create content that upholds BMS’s brand, grammatical and factual accuracy, readability, and expertise, authority, and trust.
• Ensure all work is free of grammatical errors prior to publication.
• Record time or projects accurately, submit itemized invoices on time, and follow up on payment, as needed, directly with BMS’s finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years or more experience writing evergreen web content.
• Experience writing in insurance, reinsurance, capital markets, and/or finance preferred.
• Skilled in translating sometimes complicated topics and data into articles that are clear and easy to digest.
• Adept at using Grammarly, Google Docs, or other editing tools.
• A degree in English, Communications, Creative/Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related degree is preferred, but equivalent experience will be seriously considered.

RATE:

This position offers per word pricing with an average per word rate of $0.20-$0.25 (commensurate with experience).

This is a freelance position, meaning you are not employed by the company and not eligible for company benefits.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.bmsgroup.com/

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