Marketing Writer

Description

Role Purpose

You’re a writer with an eye for detail and a flair for making business writing engaging and informative.  You understand what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives. You have a proven record of changing your approach and style based on the content’s format, and you excel at making complex ideas digestible in a graphical format. At Gartner, you’ll write content using a variety of form factors, with a focus on short form, visual content such as infographics.

What you will do

• Write and create content according to Gartner processes and standards. Tasks include:
• Conceptualizing and writing short form visual content, including infographics
• Gathering content; researching topics noteworthy to our clients; interviewing analysts
• Drafting content; heavily rewriting analysts' work based off of notes, presentations and other materials 
• Reworking content into clear, concise language that’s engaging and appropriate for a business audience
• Orchestrating peer reviews and responding to comments
• Checking facts, dates and statistics for accuracy
• Project managing all assignments through to completion
• Coordinating with editors, designers and other stakeholders to ensure the integrity of published documents
• Partner with designers on captivating infographic copy, to maximize the value of their designs.
• Write with the reader in mind; we need originality, substantive simplicity, and consumability. 
• Work with research teams or other stakeholders to understand business priorities and create content that meets agreed-upon timelines, including quick-turnaround responses to market news or developments. 
• Write a variety of document types for different kinds of client consumption, tailoring the writing style to the relevant audience and innovating for impact.
• Ensure that all assignments follow Gartner’s style and quality standards.
• Share insights and knowledge to inform improvement in policies, standards and processes.

What you will need

• Degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Communications, or related field.
• Three or more years' writing experience, preferably on fact-based or business content in a busy environment with strict deadlines.
• Experience copywriting for short form, highly visual content like infographics is a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to learn and understand new concepts quickly, and to switch between content styles.
• Ability to collaborate on documents with subject matter experts and build relationships with them and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and distill meaning from graphics and numerical data.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects and juggle a diverse workload while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style is a plus

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Who are we?

Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

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What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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