Remote Content Writer wanted (financial services) | $85 to $95 per hour (part-time)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EQ

EQ is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation and credit technology. With over 5,000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s purpose is to care for every customer and simplify every transaction, delivered with less of an impact on the environment. In December 2021 EQ formally moved into private ownership by affiliates of Siris Group Capital, LLC.

EQ and AST have joined forces. Together, EQ and AST in the U.S. are a leading provider of ownership data management, analytics and advisory services to public and private companies as well as corporate issuers and mutual funds. EQ and AST together offer a comprehensive product set, including transfer agency services, cap table management, equity compensation services, proxy solicitation and advisory services, private company solutions and bankruptcy claims administration services. Affiliates include, D.F. King and Co., Inc., AST Private Company Solutions, Inc., and Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. Learn more at: www.astfinancial.com and www.equiniti.com/us

ROLE SUMMARY

As part of the US Marketing Team, this role is responsible for developing thought leadership in support of 2023 strategic objectives. To be successful in this role you should be a compelling writer, possess outstanding written communications skills in English, and hopefully have a basic understanding of financial services.

You must be able to take complex subject matter and translate it into a relatable and engaging message. Moving and thinking rapidly with attention to detail and a sharp eye for quality is crucial, along with the ability to grasp and communicate complex financial concepts in layman’s terms.

This role requires collaboration and coordination across multiple parts of the business as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize appropriately. This means you will flex between partnering with EQ+ AST subject matter experts on thought leadership, to brainstorming compelling industry content pieces to writing social posts in support of marketing campaigns. If you crave variety and can translate audience needs into a compelling message, you’ll be a great fit for this position.

CORE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Work with the VP, Portfolio Marketing to develop content for a wide range of print and online marketing pieces including: brochures, websites, emails, video storylines, advertising and Digi deck slides.
• Plan, develop, organize, write and edit product user guides as needed.
• Create thought leadership pieces from multiple resources, include but not limited to, information provided by the business, online research, industry data sources.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts to ensure that product user guides accurately reflect new processes resulting from the system or module implementations.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts to ensure that industry content is accurately reflected.
• Provide a quality check on all final marketing content.
• Maintain and update thought leadership content library.
• Ensure all thought leadership is vetted by SMEs and EQ + AST’s Legal Group.

SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviours:

• Proven experience working in a content writing position, preferably for a financial services firm.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Ability to quickly absorb complex information and translate it into concise concepts that can be communicated effectively.
• Ability to understand, digest and articulate complex financial concepts. Ability to develop prose from bullet point inputs and conversations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency
• Willing and able to work extended hours as needed.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with a diverse team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communication, Content Writing, Journalism, Business, or related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5+ years of content writing experience including thought leadership, white papers, RFP writer or copy writer
• Excellent B2B writing skills

Compensation: $85-95 per hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://equiniti.com

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