Brand Writer Jobs

Brand Writer

April 2023 | Remote Eligible - NYC or Minneapolis preferred | Full Time

Hello Hello!So you’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here.

When you Join Alight, you’ll find…

A team withdeep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.

A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.

An organization that refuses to settle for anything less than delivering human-worthy services.

Ifyou are lookingto bepart of a living, breathing, ever-changing organization full of disrupters and doers, then read on!

We are proud to work on borderless teams.We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and specifically encourage members of refugee, immigrant or other displaced communities to join us.

The Team

The goal of the Marketing & Communications team is toraiseAlight’s brand awarenessand differentiate Alight in the eyes of our customers, partners, and funders so that we can further our impact with displaced people around theglobe.

You’re joining a small but mighty team of marketing and communications professionals (Senior Graphic Designer, DigitalSocialMediaSpecialist,Marketing Coordinatoretc.) that arelooking to share Alight’s story with the world.

The Role

Based in your chosen location, you’ll be guided by and receive support from the Marketing & CommunicationsDirector.Simply put, you are a great writer and storyteller, comfortable working across a range of mediums, from long-form blog posts topunchycampaign copy to concise press releases. This role will help shape Alight’s voice and presence in the world.

You’ll know you’re doing well ifthe stories you writeabout Alight’s work and peopleinspireexternal audiences. You will help your colleagues turn their ideas and projects into editorial stories that communicate how Alight builds a meaningful life with and for the displaced.

Building a shared organization takes time and intention.We will always be becoming Alight, which means your work will evolve as well. For now, here’s how you could anticipate spending your time:

Writing & Editing–50% of time

LeadAlight’s storytelling acrossmultiplechannels – from website case studies to Op-Eds to pitch decks - you help people across the organization tellAlight’sstories in the mostcompelling waypossible.

Provide proofreading, writingand editing support to your colleagues – helpingsupport the creation of communication materials such as fact sheets,presentations,reports, and other external facing assets.

Manage and writeconference andaward submissions on behalf of Alight that build credibility for theorganization.

Content Management-30% of time

Build and maintain relationships with a network of contacts across Alight who you can turn to for the latest updates and information from their teams. You’ll make the voices and information you gather even more powerful by organizing and sharing it with colleagues in a way that’s accessible.

Ensureconsistency in how we capture, track and archive storiesand statsabout Alight’s work

Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure brand consistency across all external-facing communicationsand contribute to the evolution of thebrandlanguageguidelines

Serve as a point person for Alight’spublishedbrandmaterials,managing translationsif required

Speakers Support – 10%

Act as the liaison between the Marketing & Communications team and Alight’s 15 speakers in the Fresh Speakers Bureau (public speakers training)

New or Interesting Projects/Progressive Responsibilities–10%

Lean into the things you love and spark your interest, within or outside your team.We need you to honor the work that you’ve committed to doing, but also know that when you are unleashed, so are we.

Note: Given the nature of Alight’s work, sometimes it’sALLHANDS ONDECK.Bring your team spirit and willingness topitch inwhere you’re needed in extraordinary circumstances.

Anticipated travel –10% (domestic& international)

Qualifications

Theseare “must-haves” when you join Alight:

Open heart and open mind.You start by listening. You believe another person’s truth and it changes you. It unlocks your way of thinking in that moment, it opens your world.

Curiosity.You are always learning. You ask why and why again. You know that change (big and small) is constant, which means your curiosity to learn is matched with adaptability to evolve.

Trust.You believe that people do their best, are disciplined, and care about this as much as you do. You take responsibility for your part and know how to step back and give others the space to shine.

We’re also looking forthe following technical competencies:

Minimum2-3years’ experience inwriting, PR, marketing or a related role

A creative and critical thinker with an ability to craft narratives for multiple audiences

An eye for details and a keen proofreading ability – you nerd out on grammar and catch typos before they go out the door

You are mindful of cultural nuances, and open to feedback from people with different points of view

Self-direction and motivation key; an ability to grasp details and always see the bigger picture

Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively. Ability to establish productive relationships with all kinds ofpeople.

Excellent multi-tasking skills: the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment + the ability to handle multiple taskssimultaneously.

Flexible, flexible, flexible: we respond to opportunity as it arises, and it rarely fits our schedule

A cover letter and portfolio is required as part of the application so we can learn more about you beyond your resume! As well, please note that the following three questions will be asked of you to complete your application:

1. We believe in an abundance world full of amazing people who want to help. Please share a moment of abundance that you’ve experienced in your life or work.
2. Please provide three questions you would like to ask us.
3. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

These are the things we’re aiming to find. However, we’re open to being surprised. If you embody the spirit of Alight, care deeply about the cause, and if you bring something else that’s special, then please reach out.

Benefits

Borderless Teamof 2,500 staff worldwide that sees possibility, celebrates moments of abundance, shares new ideas, and strives to do a better thing every day.

Family Friendly–We know that you are a whole person with a life and a family. We honor this. In return, we expect that you will take ownership of your work and follow-through on your commitments; sometimes that means flexing your schedule and we’re good with that.

Learning & Development– Access thousands of free online learning courses to take at your own pace and tailor to your professional goals.

Health, dental, and MedEvac Insurance– We strive to offer the best-in-class healthcare plans to our staff each year.We cover 100% of the cost for your health premium and 75% of the cost for coverage for your spouse/dependents.

Retirement –We contribute 6% of your salary regardless of your contribution amount, after one year of service.

GenerousLeave Time– Between vacation days, personal leave days, and holidays, you have ample opportunity to take time off when you need it.

Alight

We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced.WeAreAlight.org

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression,age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.