Content Writer
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 Birminghamβs 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 youβre 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 weβre looking for:
As an agency that specialises in creative communications, words are hugely important to us! Thatβs 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 Barquesβ 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.
βYouβll 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 youβll need to be creative
- Researching new industries and getting to know our clientsβ 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
βWhat we offer:
As well as the usual suspects, including a pension plan and a competitive salary, we also offer:
- 30 daysβ 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 youβre interested or would like to know more information about this role, get in touch β weβd 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Content Writer roles across Barques's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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