Technical Writer

Company: Southland Holdings LLC
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Scope of the Position:

Under the direction of the Director of Business Development, the Technical Writer plans and produces a wide range of writing and proposal creation deliverables for the companies pursuits and proposals. This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, departments, and other partners to ensure messages are effective, consistent companies brand voice, style, and tone, and delivered in a timely manner. This person should be willing to work in a fast paced work environment, wearing multiple hats.

Essential Functions:

• Create, maintain well-organized, up-to-date InDesign files for pursuits, proposals and other marketing communications.
• Works with the Director of Business Development, engineers, and other technical staff to prepare concise, compelling, and RFP-compliant documents.
• Provide timely entry of accurate and complete opportunity information in company tracking system.
• Collaborates with various departments to produce high-quality content, establishing and managing the appropriate editorial calendars and workflows to ensure deadlines are met.
• Has a clear understanding of InDesign and Illustrator for proposal and media creating.
• Manages digital content hubs including social platforms, the blog, email, and top tiers of the website
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Education/Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree required, major in communication, marketing, English, public relations or journalism
  • 5+ years' experience in content development, copywriting, journalism, communications, or marketing role
  • Knowledge or background in the construction industry, a plus
    
    Key Qualifications:
    
    • Grit, a great attitude, and dedication to achieving the company goals
    • Expert in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
    • An ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments
    • Strong personal accountability and commitment to meeting deadlines
    • Excellent communication and writing skills. Strong creative writing skills with brand publisher and editorial mindset.
    • Proven project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe Suite.
    • Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure.
    • Ability to work professionally with the public, the media, trustees and co-workers
      
      What we Offer:
      
      • A fast paced environment where you can grow your career
      • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401K
      • Open Vacation Policy to assist you in having a healthy work/life balance
      • Unlimited career growth
      • The unique opportunity to grow the marketing and content of a billion dollar firm
        
        Benefits: Competitive Pay, Health/Dental/Vision/401k Match
        
        For more than 85 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We combine the strengths of four companies who share a dedication to building critical infrastructure projects which improve the environment and lives of those around us.
        
        Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
        
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