Content Writer/Editorial Specialist

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Department Overview

The Marketing team comprises 12 professionals dedicated to the full spectrum of internal and external marketing and business development efforts to drive growth and success. The team's bespoke approach helps consultants connect with clients and build CRA's brand through thought leadership, organizing and hosting social and content events, robust digital marketing campaigns, competitive intelligence, and collateral development. Marketing staff are based in the Boston, New York, Toronto, and London offices.

Role Overview

Content Writer / Editorial Specialist

The content writer/editorial specialist would play an important role in creating and editing external and internal messaging that effectively engages stakeholders and supports CRA's business development efforts including newsletters, white papers, client reports, external articles, credential documents (including CVs), and web content. Job responsibilities include:

  • 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 tooland 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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);
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is a plus;
  • Experience with podcasts a plus;
  • 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.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, we require the following:

  • Resume - please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
  • Cover letter - please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;
  • Portfolio - please provide some writing samples of work you created.

Learning and 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. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
  • 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.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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