Corporate Writer at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PwC, we’re proud to be recognised at delivering quality service to our clients. We have our people to thank; after all, it’s their contributions – the unique talents, ideas and opinions they bring to the team – that make us the business we are. To be part of the team is to be part of something special.

We recruiting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Corporate Writer

Department: Internal Firm Services
Location: Lagos
Reference Number: 125-NIG00039

The Job
The job holder will be part of the marketing communications and business development team.

One of the primary tasks will be to create compelling messages that promote the firm’s services and reputation. The job holder will deliver superior editorial content and take the lead in ensuring consistency and high quality in all of the firm’s written editorial work.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality editorial content for internal and external communications
• Research, write and edit content for press releases, social media, financial reports, web text, speeches, brochures, presentations and more
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling story lines and messages for key markets and target groups
• Shape and safeguard the firm’s writing style using precise, readable and jargon-free language
• Develop processes and guidelines that shape and maintain the quality of all editorial content delivery
• Help review and approve written communications material to ensure consistency with the firm's high standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, publishing, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with specific experience in reporting, writing and editing
• An understanding of publishing production would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop relationships at all levels of an organization and across functions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to distil complex business issues into easily comprehensible material for a variety of audiences.
• Extensive experience from writing articles, press releases, speeches, reports and presentations
• Good understanding of the professional services sector would be an advantage
• Strong messaging and positioning skills
• Global mindset and ability to work with different teams to achieve the firm’s objectives

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online