Copywriter Job in Bedford 01730, Massachusetts US
Copywriter (1-year engagement with possibility of full-time) – Economic Analysis Department
RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, is seeking a positive, proactive, and meticulous copy-writer for a year-long engagement in the Economic Analysis Department. The services provided by this department are long recognized industry-wide as the most comprehensive source of its kind. It covers all major wood, timber, pulp and paper grades globally and is used by manufacturers, financial companies, consumer products companies and others to make the best strategic and tactical decisions for their businesses.
Job Description:
The copywriter will interview RISI economists regarding the findings in upcoming market analysis studies. He/she will then write press releases, prospectuses and other material used to build awareness in the industry and in the public arena.
This position reports to the Director of Marketing, and works with the Senior Vice President of Pulp and Paper Content as well as with internal Economists, Editors, and Marketing teams.
Core Responsibilities:
- Work with Director of Marketing and content developers to learn the details surrounding market analysis studies, forecasts and other wood, timber, pulp and paper market products.
- Write concise and factual material distilling the most important elements of economic analysis studies as they are released. Materials to include, but not limited to: press releases, prospectuses, emails, landing pages, and sales collateral.
- Assist marketing team in distributing materials via PR Newswire, email service provider, RISI publications and other sources.
- Track and record traffic metrics and sales related to material produced.
- Assist Director of Marketing on other projects as needed.
What you must possess to succeed with us:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Professional Writing or other related field.
- Solid copywriting and proofreading skills. Applicants will be required to provide samples and pass a writing and proof-reading test.
- Strong initiative and ability to produce material with limited supervision
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to ask probing questions that get to the heart of a topic and write compelling content.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills to manage schedules and juggle multiple projects.
- Understanding of basic online material such as: Email, SEM, SEO, landing pages and online analytics a plus
- Experience with or knowledge of B-to-B marketing a plus.
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If you are an excellent copywriter, we want to hear from you! Please note: You will have to pass a copywriting and proofreading test to qualify for this position. To apply, please submit your resume and your best copy-writing samples to jobs@risi.com .
RISI offers a competitive compensation and the possibility of full-time employment.
We appreciate the time you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in RISI.
RISI, Inc. is an EOE
About RISI
Owned by UBM plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. Our clients -- 95% of the world's leading forest products companies, as well as industry suppliers, financial institutions and consumer products companies -- use our market data, forecasts and analysis to make better decisions that enable their organizations to grow.
With offices in Boston, Brussels, Atlanta, San Francisco, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and São Paulo, we have a truly international focus. We're small enough that you can see the impact of your work, but big enough to have a wealth of seasoned professionals to learn from – many of whom are recognized as leading authorities in their fields.
We're a great mix of stability and dynamism. Our oldest product has been published for more than 100 years. On the other hand, one of our keys to success is that we use information technology aggressively to fundamentally improve the value of our information to our customers. We're in growth mode. Thirty percent of our sales come from outside North America, and we're looking for that percentage to grow.
Our size: With 150 employees, we're small enough that you can see the impact of your work, but big enough to have a wealth of people from whom to learn.
We are looking for talented, dedicated people who can help us continue to build on our long-term success while remaining entrepreneurial and responsive to our customers.
UBM plc is a leading global company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
Find out more about RISI and UBM at www.risi.com .