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Charles River Associates · 1 week ago

Content Writer/Editorial Specialist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise. The Content Writer/Editorial Specialist will be responsible for creating and editing messaging that engages stakeholders and supports business development efforts.

AuctionsConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop, write, edit and/or proofread a range of written materials for internal and external audiences including articles, brochures, project descriptions, website content, RFPs, internal communications, and a variety of sales materials

Manage marketing content across the production workflow, including planning, drafting, approval, and publication, and measurement

Ensure CRA marketing materials follow our brand guidelines for language, messaging, and tone, versioning between UK and US spelling where required

Support the planning and execution of CRA’s content management strategy

Work closely with consultants and the design team to distill complex subject matter into strategic, branded marketing content; shepherd designed layouts through the review process; and proof materials prior to publication

Work closely with corporate departments, such as recruiting, to write and update web content and serve as the primary writer or project manager for all such web materials

Edit and proofread thought leadership pieces to ensure technical concepts are clear, concise, and fit within the brand style guidelines

Research proper and/or preferred usage rules

Fact-check documents for accuracy

Apply styles to newsletters, articles, and reports in templates for electronic distribution

Manage electronic delivery of various thought leadership pieces via online tool and serve as liaison between practices to ensure the firm is aware of all thought leadership activity

Leverage firm's customer relationship management (CRM) platform to update relevant client lists

Write summaries of thought leadership pieces and posts to the website

Project manage industry directory submissions, working with specific practices and consultants to collect and position content

Edit, proof, and apply styles to resumes and website bios, conducting outreach to new employees to gather CVs on an ongoing basis

Coordinate the drafting, production, editing, and publication of firm podcast content

Ad hoc responsibilities as necessary to support the overall goals of the team/firm/clients

Qualification

Editing skillsWriting skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Premiere ProInterpersonal skillsProject managementFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related area of study

3-5 years of relevant work experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent editing and writing skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial atmosphere with deadline-driven projects requiring initiative and follow-through to be completed

Flexibility, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities and circumstances

Preferred

Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus

Experience with podcasts a plus

Benefits

CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.