Content Strategist

Lockton is currently seeking a highly motivated team player to join our Creative Services Team! The Senior Content Strategist will utilize their professional content writing experience to produce high-quality client facing marking materials including RFP (Requests for Proposals) responses highlighting Lockton's value proposition. This role requires strong writing, planning and organizational skills, as you will be responsible for coordinating the flow of content and communication between end users and Creative Services designers.

Primary projects and responsibilities include:

• Developing clear and engaging content that is consistent with the company's brand image and addresses both business goals and internal client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify content opportunities, needs, goals, and target audience preferences.
• Effectively manage multiple projects while meeting quality standards and deadlines
• Support and/or drive continuous improvement efforts including process improvement, development, and customization of material by market and/or delivery method, etc.
• Support new hire onboarding functions. This includes introducing Associates to the Creative Services process for project requests as well as gathering content for and designing new Associate biographies.
• Coordinate and maintain team documentation efforts for responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Analyze requirements and ensure that proposals meet requirements
• Edit and rewrite proposals, including creating templates and text
• Draft proposals and communicate across teams to obtain input and meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain internal proposal and special projects schedules
• Assist with and/or lead other initiatives and projects as requested by leadership

The most qualified candidate will possess the following:

• College degree in Marketing, Journalism and/or Communications or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in developing and coordinating proposals, presentations, and business development collateral
• Prior experience with professional document proofreading and editing experience
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation
• Exceptional persuasive writing capabilities, including ability to communicate complex ideas through organized, clear, and concise messaging
• Professional verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Associates
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (In Design) preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and problem solve
• Self-motived, ability to multitask and deliver results within short deadlines (nights, weekends, and holidays at times)
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time
• Ability to develop and/or assist Associates in developing compelling themes, discriminators, and messaging
• Ability to consult with Associates at all levels of the organization to discuss business requirements and potential solutions
• Ability to work independently, multitask, reprioritize, and follow up with questions, solutions, or suggestions
• Ability to work in-office 2-3 days per week
• Legally able to work in the United States

**Position may be filled in Dallas or Houston, Texas**