Corporate Writer Job at PwC Nigeria

Started by Jobrib, Apr 23, 2014, 03:32 PM

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Job Title: Corporate Writer

Reference Number: 125-NIG00039  

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Department: Internal Firm Services  

Employer: PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL)

The Job

• The job holder will be part of the marketing communications and business development team.

• One of the primary tasks will be to create compelling messages that promote the firm's services and reputation.

• The job holder will deliver superior editorial content and take the lead in ensuring consistency and high quality in all of the firm's written editorial work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality editorial content for internal and external communications

• Research, write and edit content for press releases, social media, financial reports, web text, speeches, brochures, presentations and more

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling story lines and messages for key markets and target groups

• Shape and safeguard the firm's writing style using precise, readable and jargon-free language

• Develop processes and guidelines that shape and maintain the quality of all editorial content delivery

• Help review and approve written communications material to ensure consistency with the firm's high standards

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, publishing, communications or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with specific experience in reporting, writing and editing

• An understanding of publishing production would be an advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop relationships at all levels of an organization and across functions.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Ability to distil complex business issues into easily comprehensible material for a variety of audiences.

• Extensive experience from writing articles, press releases, speeches, reports and presentations

• Good understanding of the professional services sector would be an advantage

• Strong messaging and positioning skills

• Global mindset and ability to work with different teams to achieve the firm's objectives

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