Writer for Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Needed

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, a global, integrated communications agency,
is looking for a Writer to join the writing team in our Seattle, WA
office. The Writer develops and drafts compelling articles and other
content to make sense of complex technology, explains product messaging
and helps clients develop smart content approaches.. The writing team
includes writers at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide offices in Seattle, WA,
Portland, OR, Austin, TX, Asia and the U.K. Team members have a wide
range of professional writing experience including former journalists at
daily newspapers and online technology publications, developed materials
for corporate and community publications, and produced books, white
papers and reviewer guides. For the past 25 years, we’ve worked with
innovative and world-changing clients T-Mobile, Microsoft, BMC Software
and GE. We specialize at working with innovators and giving these
companies a compelling voice that accelerates the adoption of their new
ideas. What really sets Waggener Edstrom Worldwide apart is that we
share the passion that these forward-thinking companies have for
discovery and invention…and appreciate the opportunity to tell their
story. It’s a different kind of public relations that is constantly
evolving and harnessing new media. It’s an approach that we call
Innovation Communications.

Responsibilities :
Writing
• Consistently produces a broad range of high-quality content, including
feature articles, blog posts, news releases, speeches, script writing
and Q&As. Writers will help in developing new types of Web content that
tell a story but aren’t necessarily limited to text, such as videos,
podcasts, interactive graphics, narrated slide shows and tutorials.
• Researches and reports on complex topics to develop compelling stories.
• Writes documents that are consistently well organized and
grammatically correct, which require minimal editing.
• Works with colleagues on large projects and develops a vision for
packaging together content. Brainstorms on what kinds of content would
be most effective. Client service
• Consistently provides the highest level of professional service to
customers by educating them about good writing and offering guidance on
creating the most effective content.
• Participates in brainstorming sessions with account teams and clients
to craft content plans.
• Promotes the value of writing department services and processes to
agency staff and customers.
• Demonstrates an active understanding of issues, marketing objectives,
technology and products, and provides strategic counsel to account staff
and clients.
• Gives direct, honest counsel to account staff and clients, and applies
brainstorming and problem-solving techniques to issues. Agency Business
• Understands and meets WE guidelines on best business practices
including utilization, daily timesheets, accurate billing, timely
expense reports, etc.
• Understands and meets Writing Services team best practices.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or above; communications, or journalism
• 5+ years of full-time professional writing experience in a journalism
setting with strong online background
• Understanding of technology and tech industry
• Experience working under editorial deadlines
• Proficiency using computer and general business applications

Additional Requirements
• Must be able to work at least 45 hours per week, including occasional
weekends
• Must be able to travel according to client/team needs
• Must be able to work with colleagues across multiple geographic locations
• Web savvy, Working knowledge of blogging and microblogging platforms

More about Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) The agency has more than 800
employees in 16 offices, and its Global Alliance program expands the
agency’s reach to 13 additional international markets. WE offers six
global practices: Corporate Communications, Consumer Marketing,
Environment, Healthcare, Public Affairs and Technology. More information
can be found at http://www.WaggenerEdstrom.com


How to Apply:
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide believes its people are its greatest asset.
The company offers outstanding professional development and competitive
compensation and benefits. Waggener Edstrom Worldwide also provides
relocation assistance. Please submit your resume (in a Word document
only please) via our website at www.WaggenerEdstrom.com/careers Job 3766