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The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn®, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.

We're seeking a temp to possibly full-time Content Writer to work with an alcohol beverage client. The ideal candidate will be NY-based, with the ability to work with the team as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write/edit short-form articles on brands, products and marketing campaigns for PR distribution and placement in industry publications
• Co-write/edit quarterly long-form special reports
• Assist with writing/editing bylined thought leadership articles
• Write/edit other long- and short-form articles on various topics as needed
• Schedule and conduct interviews with client representatives and other relevant sources
• Work with industry publications to coordinate the timely and accurate delivery of approved content; verify placement to ensure that agreed-upon parameters have been met and quality standards have been maintained
• Evaluate existing content assets to identify reuse possibilities
• Manage/coordinate content calendar and production/approval processes for all written content, including collection of all necessary research reports, artwork, and other assets
• Work with Account Manager to facilitate ongoing communication with client and ensure timely, seamless coordination of content development
• Conduct two hours of weekly outreach to industry and general business publications/websites to secure placement for the short-form articles and interviews for client executives
• Conduct a quarterly analysis of viewer/reader metrics, audience response, to develop lessons learned and recommendations/revisions for future optimization

SKILLSETS REQUIRED:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing content for the marketing and retail industries a must
• Experience writing long-form industry reports (both research- and interview-based), short-form news articles and case studies, press releases and corporate announcements
• Experience crafting thought pieces based on interviews with subject matter experts
• Superior attention to detail. You turn in copy that is ready for publication, and you’d rather eat worms than be responsible for a typo
• Ability to successfully manage and meet deadlines and handle the pressure they can often create
• Problem-solver with proven track record of adjusting on the fly
• Ability to work equally well alone or on teams

“What else?” attitude in regard to job responsibilities:

• Flexibility to adjust plans whenever necessary without skipping a beat or having a cow
• Confident enough in your own abilities yet ever-eager to learn more
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism/English and past experience in the field of marketing are required. Experience in PR and/or client management preferred.

The Mars Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.

The Mars Agency has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.

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