Jr. Content Writer Job at Appiphony in Chicago
Appiphony, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Appiphony, (www.appiphony.com) is a design and development firm that builds applications for the Salesforce AppExchange and is funded by Salesforce Ventures. Our company is looking for a passionate and curious junior content writer to join our team of 40 people. As a writer, you will be responsible for creating high-quality content for our Drive Connect product (driveconnect.me), including blog posts, social media posts, email campaigns, webinar decks, and onboarding content. The ideal candidate will have a college degree, preferably in journalism, and a keen interest in writing and technology.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with our current content writer and marketing team to learn the ropes and get mentored on the best practices for writing great content.
- Participate in training on Salesforce, the platform on which our product is based, and become familiar with the ecosystem and the role our products play in it.
- Research and write high-quality content for our blog (https://appiphony.com/blog) and other marketing activities.
- Collaborate with our designer to create engaging visuals for the content.
- Learn the basics of SEO and apply this knowledge to the content you write.
- Report SEO results weekly back to the broader product team.
- Research and help implement new marketing tools and lead generation methods.
- Participate in daily huddles and report or demonstrate your progress.
Requirements:
- Extreme sense of Ownership.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- A keen interest in technology and a curiosity to learn.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of SEO and content marketing is a plus but not required.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
- Proficient in Google Workspace.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities to work on the latest technologies. We also provide a fun, energetic, and collaborative work environment. Candidates should live in or around the Chicagoland area to attend occasional company onsite meetings.
Application Process
- You should be ready to share how your past experiences apply to the role.
- Share sample writing.
- You need to be willing to participate in a mock research and writing exercise.
- Be able to give us your contact info, complete a cover letter as to why you are interested in the role, and upload your resume to this job posting.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary ($40,000 to $50,000).
- Great Medical benefits.
- Retirement plan.
- Ability to work at a growing technology company with kind and engaged people that believe in working as a team.
- Opportunity to grow your skills and become an expert in content writing and growth marketing.