Naperville Content Writer job, SEO, Word, Excel, Outlook

Naperville Content Writer job, SEO, Word, Excel, Outlook

The Content Writer is responsible for creating the text that describes a product's features, specs, and benefits on the product page of the website of Sage Tree's customers, such as Amazon.com. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, the Content Writer assimilates product information from a variety of sources including Sage Tree client lead salespeople and manufacturers' sell sheets. The Content Writer organizes the collected product information and writes additional script, based on the customer's content specifications, to make product content on the web a powerful selling tool. This position requires a person who can work autonomously, communicate well with others, and who believes strongly in collaboration, client service and the web's power to produce new opportunities for a company. The Content Writer will report to the Content Manager.

Responsibilities:
o Use your high degree of organization, problem solving skills, and excellent communication skills to impact Sage Tree's client projects by:
o Keeping product information up-to-date on our servers
o Coordinating with Sales team to ensure all data requirements are fulfilled
o Develop enhanced content for online retail sites for various Sage Tree clients; write, edit and proofread compelling, original content that helps customers better understand our Customer's business and products while ensuring that all documents meet established content standards
o Create headlines, teasers and summaries that entice readers
o Work with the Content Manager to help evaluate market segmentation, competitive analysis, product positioning
o Develop engaging content, key messaging and focus for new product launch programs for clients' online business
o Develop internal content and editorial strategy that drives content improvement, quality, and timely updates.
o Recognize and solve data problems and inconsistencies
o Develop and maintain a corporate editorial style guide that evangelizes understanding and alignment with brand, stylistic, and legal requirements
o Collaborate with internal and external teams for design, production or other project fulfillment requirements

Job Requirements:
o Strong writer and editor comfortable matching his or her writing style to various projects spanning both technical and non-technical subject matter
o Avid web user
o Computer and web literate
o B.A. in Marketing or Journalism
o Writer/editor with an eye for creating online content
o Proven verbal communication skills, including communicating with others, listening effectively and gathering information from sources at all levels inside and outside the organization
o Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
o Experience working on multiple projects at once
o 1-2 years of writing work experience
o Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; graphics experience a plus
o A strong desire to contribute to a positive work environment and create success for our clients
o Passion, Integrity and Energy!

Desirable:
o Solid understanding of web content strategies including SEO best practices


Benefits:
o Salary of $28,000
o Medical, Dental, and Long-Term Disability Insurance offered
o 401K with Company contributions

Sage Tree works with mid-sized and large manufacturing companies providing insights that improve the results of their online business web projects. We help manufacturers plot an exciting new path to profits by making the most of both traditional and emerging retail channels. Check out our website at www.SageTreeLLC.com.
Please send resume and a writing sample to HR@SageTreeLLC.com.