Content Writer 2

Posted Jan 4

Summary:

A successful candidate will be an engaged, innovative, and growth-oriented technical writer who is proactive and wants to change the world with great communications and documentation. The successful candidate will author and edit blogs and other communications-related collateral seeking information from multiple key contributors, ensuring professional, clear writing that informs customers of security risks also builds customer trust in Microsoft security.

Typical Day in the Role:

  • Key projects – Blog related to security and privacy events
  • Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm – submitting final drafts, revising blog strategies, blog writing for security issues for the company

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

  • What makes this role interesting? – Making an impact with a global company and being at the center of communications for Microsoft’s response to critical issues impacting the industry
  • Unique Selling Points – There is a lot of impact and dealing with issues that regularly require SLT review and approval

Best vs. Average:

  • English or Marketing degree.
  • Cyber security certification.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience:

1. Editing | 2-3 years

2. Security experience | 2-3 years

3. Blog publishing experience | 2-3 years

Summary of responsibilities:

Author and revise initial drafts of customer-facing content for blogs related to security and privacy events.

  • Identify gaps in the content and drive stakeholders to close gaps.
  • Submit a final draft for review.
  • Address feedback from reviews.
  • Review changes with stakeholders.
  • Submit a final version for publication.

Deliverables:

  • Weekly report of blogs in the process
  • At least five (5) published blogs

Preferred:

  • Knowledge and experience in NIST CSF & SP00-61R2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI, SOC 2
  • Professional technical writing certifications (CTP, CPTC, or similar)
  • Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $40 to $44 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

Client Description

Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Working here, you will be part of a company that values:

  • Innovation
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • AI
  • Trustworthy computing

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Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.