Content Writer

Job Overview

Davies US is looking for a Junior Content Writer to produce high-quality content that aligns with the business’ goals while targeting and capturing intended audiences’ interests. Reporting to the Content Manager, you will assist in creating, proofreading, and planning content aimed at enhancing reader engagement, increasing brand visibility, and positioning Davies as a thought leader in the North American insurance market.

To be successful in this role, you need to have a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills, capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision and be proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through. You must have a strong writing and basic editing skills, with attention to detail, demonstrate a good understanding of the English language, including basic idioms and expressions and lastly be familiar with Google Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Additionally, you will need to have superb communication skills, verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner, superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines and exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. This role is a full-time, home-based position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in creating content for blogs, social media posts, website copy, video scripts, and other marketing materials
• Support Campaign Managers by providing content for various campaigns
• Conduct basic research on industry-related topics to support the development of original content
• Help in proofreading content to ensure error-free and consistent output
• Learn and apply Davies’ tone of voice and style guidelines in all content
• Perform basic keyword research and apply SEO principles under supervision
• Craft engaging headlines and body copy under guidance, targeting specific audiences
• Suggest new content strategies and ideas based on customer feedback and market trends
• Collaborate with the design team to enhance content presentation
• Contribute to the editorial calendar, aligning content with industry events and broader societal trends
• Assist in content development during the integration of new businesses into Davies
• Exhibit company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Required

• Have strong writing and basic editing skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the English language, including basic idioms and expressions
• Be familiar with Google Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Show potential for excellent content creation, backed by samples from college projects, internships, or personal blogs List any specific experience that is preferred
• Be able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, with an emphasis on prioritization and adaptability.
• Possess basic interpersonal skills for effective communication with team members.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have an interest in or some knowledge of the insurance market or professional services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through
• Superb communication skills, verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner
• Superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines
• Exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent team player with interpersonal skills
• High level attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
• Exhibit discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Display a comfort level working with key people at all levels within an organization

Essential Requirements

• Must have US work rights
• Must speak English
• Have strong writing and basic editing skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the English language, including basic idioms and expressions
• Be familiar with Google Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the individual for this job and is subject to change with or without notice.

Diversity and Inclusion

Davies is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

Rewards and Recognition

We embrace innovation and run an annual competition available for all colleagues to submit their ideas. The top finalists travel to the current year’s competition site where they pitch their ideas to our investors. The winner receives funding to bring their idea to life and the runners up receive a reward for their involvement. Some of our teammates have moved across into brand new positions to further develop their ideas/projects!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
• Amazing Executive and Senior leadership as well as fabulous teammates

Position Type, Work Environment and Physical Demands

This is a home-based, full time, salaried, exempt position that predominantly operates remotely from a professional home-based office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and scanners and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to regularly hear and talk. This is a largely sedentary role requiring the ability to sit at a desk, reach outward, use a phone, have use of fingers to operate office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, printer, copier, and to reach above the head, bend, or stand, as necessary.