Writer

A Metia writer works as part of the editorial team to produce quality copy to tight deadlines. Customer evidence, web copy, brochures, and white papers, are just some examples of copy delivered by writers.

Writers report to a senior writer. Although they are not automatically required to manage a junior writer as part of this job description, they are required to demonstrate leadership and uphold best practice in the editorial team.

This means they should feedback directly to junior writers when they review copy or attend interviews. They should point out strengths and escalate persistent issues to the junior writer’s manager. Writers should be prepared to manage junior writers if the manager is off sick, on holiday or out of the office for any other reason.

At the end of their probationary period when joining Metia, writers will be expected to have achieved the following:
Written case studies or equivalent with minor amends from a senior writer
Led a case study (or similar) interview by themselves
Attended a client meeting with an account manager
Have a good understanding of Metia and Microsoft style guides
Presented internally to the editorial or other teams
Be recognised as an expert in a number of technology/industry sectors

External relationships;
All writers interview clients and their customers and partners on the phone regularly.
The writer will be expected to represent Metia at client meetings, during face-to-face interviews, and at briefing sessions.

List of duties & tasks
Writers will be expected to write, edit, and occasionally proof read the following documents:

• Business writing:
• Solution briefs
• Web copy 
• Intranet copy
• News articles
• Case studies
• Sales collateral
• White Papers
• Full PowerPoints and scripts
• Script writing

Writers will also be expected to support senior writers and the editorial manager in common management activities:

• Allocating work to the team
• Reviewing copy from junior writers and other writers
• Escalating personnel, workload and other relevant issues to senior writers
• Managing junior writers when a manager is off sick, or on holiday
• Set up and host team meetings

This is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake ad-hoc projects or additional tasks as reasonably requested by your manager.

Person Specification
A writer should be able to produce copy quickly and to tight deadlines. This person needs to be able to work on several projects at the same time, using excellent time-management skills. They must be dedicated to producing top-quality, clean copy that requires minimal editing. They must be comfortable working closely with account managers, designers, and other teams. Finally, the writer needs to be skilled at incorporating client feedback while maintaining style, consistency and quality.

Skills required:

Writing skills:
Journalist skills
Features
News articles

Technical writing
Data sheets
Technical features/white papers

Creative copywriting
Advertising copy
Direct Mail copy

Other Editorial skills:
Should have sufficient skills and training to:
Lead case study interviews – alone if necessary
Proof read and edit existing copy
Support account teams at client meetings/conf calls
Liaise directly with clients if required
Use specialist knowledge to support new business
Work with account managers in project management areas where their knowledge may be required: costing projects, building

How to apply:

Please write a covering letter and confirm your salary expectations for the role with your CV sent to digitaljobs@metia.com