POSITION: SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER LOCATION: NEW YORK, NY About AccountAbility We are a global consulting and standards firm that works with businesses, governments, and multilateral organizations to advance responsible business practices and improve their long-term performance.
We measure success in terms of our impact on the performance of our clients, our people, and our firm.
Please visit our website www.accountability.org to learn more about us and our work.
About this Position AccountAbility is seeking a Senior Business Writer based in New York City.
They will have the opportunity to leverage their business writing skills and expertise by working on client deliverables, business development activities, and marketing collateral through data and information distillation, narrative development, and content creation.
AccountAbility thrives as a close-knit organization with a team of high-performing colleagues who deliver the quality client service experience expected by Fortune 500 corporations, international NGOs, and government institutions.
Successful candidates will have excellent, demonstrated business writing capabilities, a passion for sustainability, and an aptitude for growth and leadership.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities: ► Lead the content development process for relevant client deliverables, including annual sustainability reports, executive summaries and CEO memos, and assessment and findings reports ► Distill complex data and information to develop meaningful and impactful narratives in line with client expectations and needs ► Support the development of global AccountAbility communications initiatives, including thought leadership publications, speaking engagement briefs, and social media campaigns ► Work with the Advisory Services team to draft and deliver proposals and supplemental content in order to effectively support AccountAbility’s business development initiatives ► Champion quality communication in all of AccountAbility’s written content Key Skills and Qualifications: ► Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Journalism, Communications, or Business.
Candidates with commensurate experience will also be considered ► 3-5 years of professional writing experience ► Minimum 2 years of business-related content development experience ► Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint ► Understanding of sustainability principles and practices as they apply to corporations, NGOs, and governments desired ► Detail-oriented with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines ► Ability to work both collaboratively and independently ► Excellent verbal and written communication skills ► Confidence in your ability to develop content for Senior Executives ► Ambitious, personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated, independent, quick learner ► Social media management experience is a plus Why Work with AccountAbility?
AccountAbility is a pioneer in the sustainability arena, known for Setting the Standard for Sustainability for almost 30 years, and is rapidly growing its brand, global presence, and team.
At AccountAbility, you collaborate with, and learn from, experienced sustainability and communications experts who are knowledgeable and passionate about environmental, social, and governance issues.
Other benefits include: ► Opportunities to learn from sustainability and communications experts ► Fast-paced and collaborative team environment ► Hands-on business and sustainability-focused writing and content development experience ► Copywriting and editorial experience ► Exposure to C-Suite communications, report development, corporate communications, and proposal development for Fortune 500 companies and multilateral organizations AccountAbility is dedicated to developing leadership qualities among our team.
We provide on-the-job coaching and frequent professional development opportunities.
You will receive health, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, 401K with partial matching, and a generous 20 days paid vacation.
How Do I Apply?
To apply for this position, please send the following documentation to peopleaccountability.org, with the email subject line SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER : ► Resume ► Cover Letter ► 3-4 business writing samples (e.g., corporate reports, business media publications, executive summaries, editorials, etc.) AccountAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.