Freelance Writer

Summary

The Freelance Writer position at VSA Partners is a role that involves creating programmatic content for a key client, working closely with designers, understanding complex technical concepts, and collaborating directly with clients. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in writing for enterprise-level brands, an undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Advertising or Integrated/Strategic Communications, and the ability to work independently in team environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Writing for enterprise-level brands
• An undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Advertising or Integrated/Strategic Communications. Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in a client-facing role
• Ability to demonstrate a strong vocabulary, expertise in English usage, and comfort with multiple and often complex writing assignments, styles, and disciplines
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts within the Health Analytics space
• Ability to focus on user priorities and needs in structuring content, and to offer the team strategic thinking and knowledge of business, brand, and marketing principles
• Ability to articulate and be effective  in presenting and explaining writing choices
• Ability to achieve the rapid realization of deliverables and outcomes, with strength in observing and managing to deadlines
• Ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external parties in a professional manner maintaining effective communication, both written and spoken
• Skills in complex problem solving, judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making
• Ability to be versatile and handle multiple projects and re-prioritizations
• Ability to organize information, prioritize, have attention to detail, and accurately follow procedures
• Ability to maintain self-motivation and to work independently in team environments

Responsibilities

• Take a production role in editing and developing content to meet clients’ needs
• Think visually as well as verbally, contributing from the outset to the structure, look and feel of a client project
• Translate client needs and interact closely with designers to create and refine content for a chosen design direction, identifying alternative message strategies for achieving clients’ objectives
• Absorb, understand and write compelling copy to clearly explain complex technical concepts. Responsible for technical and grammatical accuracy in all materials
• Think beyond individual projects and collaborate directly with clients and develop programmatic solutions to content needs
• Manage multiple content work-streams and writing projects within a client program
• Perform effectively at concepting, group brainstorming, writing placeholder copy, and working both independently and collaboratively
• Collaborate in the development and definition of the ‘voice’ for a client, a program or an individual project
• Establish and/or interpret brand positioning, tone, and attributes
• Demonstrate use of logic in structuring content, and offer the creative team strategic thinking and knowledge of business and marketing principles
• Interact effectively with clients and their client staff members to obtain background information
• Contribute and edit creative or strategic briefs presented to clients
• Contribute to solutions for sensitive or difficult client issues in conjunction with the Engagement Lead and Project Manager
• Participate in creative presentations to clients, and lead content strategy and development conversations
• Use design knowledge to improve design direction and project management of internal resources
• Observe and manage deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be necessary

Benefits

Remote, EST Time Zone