Company Profile

Company Description:

EXPERIENCED WRITER AND EDITOR
Job ID# R_007472
Location: New York, NY
 
Position summary
 
We’re looking for an experienced writer and editor who considers themselves a creative self-starter, savvy communicator and engaging storyteller. In this position, you will create and edit marketing content including thought leadership, research reports, product brochures, webcast and video scripts, blogs, infographic copy, and email messages to support Marsh’s marketing and growth strategies.
 
Our ideal candidate will be able to engage readers while maintaining the firm’s voice and applying Marsh branding and style guidelines. They must be skilled at working collaboratively (sometimes virtually) with members of the marketing and communications team, as well as colleagues from across the company.
 
How you’ll spend your day:

In this US-focused role, you’ll provide end-to-end management of content production, partnering with marketing strategists, practice leaders, subject matter experts, designers, and others to create and edit compelling thought leadership and sales materials. This will include the following activities:
 

• Develop and use technical knowledge of risk management and insurance products, trends, and issues to deliver thought leadership and sales materials.
• Combine research with interviews of internal and external subject matter experts to present technical material in an engaging style for our audience.
• Provide direction and constructive editorial feedback to colleagues, including senior leaders.
• Produce content for both internal and external audiences.
• Help set editorial priorities and propose ideas to enhance the firm’s communications strategy.
• Work with designers and others to create compelling reports, brochures, webcasts, web copy, blogs, infographics, videos, and other material.
• Maintain accuracy and standards and ensure adherence to corporate style guidelines.

 
Who we are:
 
Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. In more than 130 countries, our experts in every facet of risk and across industries help clients to anticipate, quantify, and more fully understand the range of risks they face. In today’s increasingly uncertain global business environment, Marsh helps clients to thrive and survive.
 
What we do:
 
Marsh uses a team approach to address our clients' risk management and insurance needs. Each client relationship is coordinated by a client executive, who draws from our many industry and risk specialties to assemble the resources to analyze, measure, and help manage multiple risks.


Why our Marsh culture is special:
Marsh is devoted to finding diverse individuals who are committed to the success of our clients and our organization. We know the best way to provide world-class client service is to attract and retain the best talent in our industry. Our goal: To be a magnet for the industry’s best.
Working at Marsh means joining a team of diverse professionals across the globe, dedicated to helping clients manage some of the world’s most challenging and complex risks. Our rich history has created a client service culture that is second to none. Our commitments to Diversity & Inclusion as well as Corporate Social Responsibility, including Sustainability, demonstrate our commitment to stand for what is right.
The team you’ll join:
 
As part of the Marsh US Marketing and Communications team, you’ll help create innovative approaches to connect with the hearts and minds of our stakeholders — both external (think clients and prospects) and internal (think people like yourself, as well as leadership). Team members include dynamic internal communications and media relations colleagues; first-rate writers and editors; digital marketing specialists; and exceptional marketers serving our go-to-market industry sectors, our risk practices (think product lines) and our US geographies. You’ll report to the US editorial leader and have lots of opportunity to collaborate with other colleagues on our team and across the firm.
 
How you’ll grow:
 
Marsh inspires colleagues at every level. We believe learning at Marsh happens every day through new experiences, unique challenges, and adapting to changes in the market. In addition to traditional learning opportunities such as classroom-based training, you can advance your career through on-the-job career growth and networking. We encourage you to take charge of your career.



To be considered for this role, there are certain qualifications you’ll have to meet.

Required:

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate the insights drawn from data and provide direction on its use in marketing content.
• Ability to meet tight and often evolving deadlines, including those imposed by client needs under urgent conditions.
• Project management proficiency, including a knack for juggling several projects simultaneously while meeting changing priorities.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work on projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Skilled in repurposing content for various formats, including social media.

 
Preferred:

• Financial services and/or journalism background.

Education and years of experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of professional writing and publishing experience.

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