Content Writer 4

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Content Writer 4 Professional Job for an opportunity at Fully Remote!

Position Title: Content Writer 4

Location: Fully Remote, preference for candidates working EST business hours as the role will manage 2 members of the team in Costa Rica (EST)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Contract of 09 Months and possible of extension

Job Type: Contract and Remote

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hr. on w2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Top Skills:

Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required: No degree is required to be eligible for this role.

Minimum 8 years' experience with Adobe experience manager or similar Content Management System

Minimum 8 years' experience with Content writing and editing for web publications, preferably in gaming.

Minimum 8 years' experience with Collaborating with various cross functional teams.

A portfolio or previous work samples linked or attached.

The ideal portfolio shows off previous writing for the gaming industry, preferably writing that is online or has shipped. Writing for web products would be nice too see, as well as previous writing to match a tone of voice.

Job Description:

The Web Team for our large gaming studio has identified a long-term goal around how we want to deliver delightful and creative copy that will guide users through new gaming web experiences. Our game website has a mix of both creative writing and technical writing, which will guide users through onboarding, game play, purchasing, account management, and marketing spotlights. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing and a strong understanding of how to create engaging and informative content for websites. As a website content owner, you will be responsible for creating high-quality content that is optimized for search engines and designed to engage our target audience.

As a Web Content Development Specialist, you will help inform the community about future updates, events, and products through all the channels at their disposal. This includes writing stories for web platforms, marketing copy for products and initiatives, and collaborating with creative teams on new project initiatives. Your writing will range from the promotional and informative to the deeply silly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clear, concise, and engaging website content that is optimized for search engines.
• Conduct research on industry-related topics to ensure that content is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with other members of the team to develop content strategies that align with business goals.
• Edit and proofread website content to ensure that it is error-free and meets our quality standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in website content writing.
• Adapt the game studio's Tone of Voice and follow the brand guidelines to deliver simple, inclusive, and offbeat messaging.
• Providing support as needed by writing about game-related goings-on for different web platforms and engaging with the community for in-depth features.
• Occasionally engaging in brainstorms around upcoming campaigns, projects, and updates, with the aim of communicating the news effectively and authentically across a range of mediums and assets.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a website content writer or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in the gaming industry as a copy writer.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243641 when responding to this ad.

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