Editorial Writer at Edelman

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• SKILLS (Client & Stakeholder Engagement, Business & Project Management, Business Development and Talent Development/Leadership)
• Produce written materials in a variety of formats, including print collateral (press materials, brochures), Web, social and interactive content, speeches and other thought leadership pieces.
• An understanding that our writing must promote African development while also being able to write for international entities – usually with a developing world focus.
• Maintaining a consistent voice and vision for each of our clients, occasionally taking on a brand custodian role.
• Utilise data from client reports to craft smart, engaging content and content calendars.
• Edit posts/content created by guest bloggers, freelancers, and teammates.
• Juggle multiple assignments and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Manage time and establish priorities while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demands.
• Successfully communicate creative/analytical content ideas and the rationale behind them to clients
• Collaborate with agency team members from creative, account, production, PR, strategy, planning and analytics to produce smart, powerful work
• Understand the concept behind creative work and how it achieves client and business goals
• Stay on top of trends through business/industry monitoring and outside resources (e.g., research bodies, academics, industry gurus)

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• At least eight years of relevant experience, ideally with some agency experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or related major
• A background in financial and/or digitally focused editorial writing. Both would be ideal.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience in analytical and/or conceptual writing.
• Ability to think strategically and conceptualise creatively.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills, as this is occasionally a client-facing role.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to own projects, demonstrate good judgment when working with team members and client contacts, and take initiative.
• Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail.
• (DIGITAL specific) Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channel.