Job Vacancy: Business Writer at Ernst & Young (South Africa)

As Creative Writer, you’ll develop written content for a variety of deliverables. These will communicate key messages about Ernst & Young’s products, services, strategies and industry issues, to both external and internal audiences. You may consult, write and edit Ernst & Young proposal documents as well as print material. You will produce primarily print (some web-based) materials, including brochures, white papers, magazine-length articles, speeches, videos, webcasts, podcasts and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. You may also advise on communications vehicles and strategies, in collaboration with internal clients and communication consultants. In this role you’ll receive general supervision, and be expected to work independently within your area of expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with internal groups, to understand their communication and proposal needs and help with compilation
• Develop close working relationships with internal clients. Educate clients on leading practices
• Anticipate client needs, and follow up to maintain satisfaction
• Develop print and online deliverables that meet communications objectives. At the same time, set your own work priorities, and delegate tasks where needed
• Establish and monitor project plans for small teams
• Apply knowledge of current business issues in developing projects, and explain and demonstrate their impact on the organization and its clients
• Manage and navigate the organization’s internal approval process (SCORE– standard communication and organization retrieval) where required
• Maintain high standards of writing and performance
• Deal with potential project issues, balancing tight deadlines with project needs
• Identify opportunities for rearranging content for additional audiences, or to make messages easier to understand
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Ernst & Young’s products, services, strategies and operations. Apply that knowledge to develop communications deliverables

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven business-to-business writing and editing skills, and an understanding of principles and practices
• Competent at learning and utilizing the organization’s communication tools and techniques
• Working knowledge of standard technology including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint and internet
• Familiarity with graphic design beneficial
• Adept at working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Knowledge of any or all of the following industries beneficial: automotive, power & utilities, banking and capital markets, retail, consumer products, insurance, media & entertainment, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, real estate, technology, telecommunications and utilities

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years of related experience
• Corporate background: preferably Professional Services
• Ability to translate business speak into client''s language (technical info converted to client''s level of understanding)
• Experience in writing, editing and reviewing of proposals (target audience: pursuits)
• Versatility of writing style (adapt to changing business needs)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline

WHO WE ARE:

At Ernst & Young we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world''s most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At Ernst & Young you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It''s how you make a difference.

Please note, in line with our B-BBEE strategy, preference will be given to EE candidates

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via the Ernst & Young jobs website

Website: http://www.ey.com/ZA/

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