Writer

Chicago, IL
zDO NOT USE Direct Hire / Full time

smartdept is hiring a writer for a law firm based in Chicago, IL!  The writer will be responsible for maintaining standards for, and assisting in the creation of, the firm’s marketing materials for both online and offline communication channels. The writer will serve as a “voice” of the firm, responsible for the integrity of the overall tone and tenor of content across the many marketing materials produced by the firm and will be a resource for writing, editing and proofreading needs for all marketing staff. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity. 

 

 what you'll do: 

  • Serve as a writer and editor for communications materials for various stakeholders, including lawyers and those on the firm’s regional, business development, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, and Alumni teams
  • Help develop effective messaging and alignment across all content
  • Mine for, develop and provide copy to tell their story using such mediums as print collateral materials (ads and brochures), website content (practice area pages, Q&A interviews, news items and feature stories), video scripts, social media materials and infographics
  • Copy, edit, and proofread various materials for grammar and style
  • Other duties, as needed
 

what you'll need: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a marketing-related discipline
  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience
  • Strong editorial judgment, including news-gathering and reporting skills, writing and editing competencies
  • Strong understanding of grammar and writing
  • Presentation experience
  • Experience at a law firm or other professional services firm
  • Demonstrated ability to use strategic thinking to produce firm materials
  • An understanding of SEO and what makes print and video stories clickable online
  • Familiarity with AP Style
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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