Content Strategist - Dallas, United States - Lockton Companies

Description

At Lockton, we're passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We're active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,

you belong here.
Secondary locations

Houston

Business unit

Texas Series
Schedule

Full-time
Job type

Standard
Workplace

Hybrid
Your Responsibilities

Lockton is currently seeking a highly motivated team player to join our Creative Services TeamThe Senior Content Strategist will utilize their professional content writing experience to produce high-quality client facing marking materials including RFP (Requests for Proposals) responses highlighting Lockton's value proposition.

This role requires strong writing, planning and organizational skills, as you will be responsible for coordinating the flow of content and communication between end users and Creative Services designers.

Primary projects and responsibilities include:

Developing clear and engaging content that is consistent with the company's brand image and addresses both business goals and internal client needs.

Collaborate with internal teams to identify content opportunities, needs, goals, and target audience preferences.
Effectively manage multiple projects while meeting quality standards and deadlines

Support and/or drive continuous improvement efforts including process improvement, development, and customization of material by market and/or delivery method, etc.

Support new hire onboarding functions.

This includes introducing Associates to the Creative Services process for project requests as well as gathering content for and designing new Associate biographies.

Coordinate and maintain team documentation efforts for responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Analyze requirements and ensure that proposals meet requirements
Edit and rewrite proposals, including creating templates and text
Draft proposals and communicate across teams to obtain input and meet deadlines
Establish and maintain internal proposal and special projects schedules
Assist with and/or lead other initiatives and projects as requested by leadership
Qualifications

The most qualified candidate will possess the following:
College degree in Marketing, Journalism and/or Communications or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience in developing and coordinating proposals, presentations, and business development collateral
Prior experience with professional document proofreading and editing experience
Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation
Exceptional persuasive writing capabilities, including ability to communicate complex ideas through organized, clear, and concise messaging
Professional verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Associates
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (In Design) preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and problem solve
Self-motived, ability to multitask and deliver results within short deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays at times)
Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time
Ability to develop and/or assist Associates in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging
Ability to consult with Associates at all levels of the organization to discuss business requirements and potential solutions
Ability to work independently, multitask, reprioritize, and follow up with questions, solutions, or suggestions
Ability to work in-office 2-3 days per week
Legally able to work in the United States

Position may be filled in Dallas or Houston, Texas
Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone.

We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences.

As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world.

Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities.

As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what's right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do.

Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc.

Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity.

Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.

#J-18808-Ljbffr