Job Title: Proposal/Business WriterCompany: LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
Location: LaPorte Metairie, LA or Houston, TX office
LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors, one of the region's fastest growing and respected CPA firms is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Proposal/Business Writer in our Marketing Department. The position is based in our Metairie, LA or Houston, TX office. This is a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits.
Job Summary: As a valued member of the marketing team, the business writer will manage a variety of functions which are important to the marketing department, the firm and its affiliated companies. Major responsibilities of the position include:
Proposals
- Meet with appropriate personnel to obtain necessary information
- Research prospects, as needed
- In PowerPoint or Word, write, assemble and edit proposals
- Create unique and/or prospect-focused content in response to individual situations/requests
- Manage information databases used for proposal creation
- Manage the majority of the written proposal process
- Update proposal report for monthly submission to management
Blogs/Newsletters
- Stay apprised of emerging accounting-related topics
- Using blog questionnaire submissions and supplied background information, compose blogs on various topics for use on the website, as backflap articles and for eblasts
- Synthesize complex issues and translate industry lingo/jargon into easily understood articles
- Proofread and edit content written by others when applicable
Media Relations
- Compose press releases for applicable media outlets
Personnel Relations
- Coordinate with newly hired and/or promoted team members to update or create biographies
Website
- Create new content for web pages, as needed
Printed Materials
- Create or make content changes to marketing collateral
Awards
- Write, review and/or edit content for nominations and entry submissions, as needed
Events (Internal and External)
- Write content for events (invitations, speeches, follow-up communications, etc.)
Mailings
- Write content for letters to clients, Centers of Influence, and business prospects
General Tasks
- Assist with major marketing department projects or events, as needed
Qualifications
- Degree in journalism, English, public relations, marketing, business or related field required
- Three to five years of professional writing experience (education and/or verifiable skills may be considered for substitution)
- Previous experience in professional services (accounting, legal, etc.), proposal/business writing, desired
- Strong attention to detail and deadline driven; must be able to multi-task and excel in a diverse and fast-paced atmosphere with short timelines and multiple priorities
- Knowledge of AP style required
- Ideally, would have experience with keyword research as it relates to SEO performance
Skill sets:
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- Excellent: English; grammar; research; verbal and written communication; strategic thinking
- Basic: math, technology (computer, printer/copier, phone, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills for gathering input from pursuit team members and executive management
- Ability to manage people, processes, and priorities in order to meet established deadlines
- Ability to use various computer programs, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; InDesign a plus
- Ability to learn new software packages, as necessary
Work Environment and Time Requirements
Reports To: Marketing Sr. Manager and Chief Marketing Officer
Responsible For: Internal and external marketing communications and business development activities
Works Closely With: Marketing/business development team members
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Occasional extended working hours required for variations in work volume
Other
- Must submit writing samples
- Submit salary history/requirements
- References will be required/verified
Please email all resumes to hr@laporte.com.