Content Writer

What is great about working for Foundation? Plenty! We have a fun, casual, yet hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity, and delivers on our reputation. Would you like to work for a company that offers manicures and pedicures in the office? We do! How about massages, house cleaning, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour - we offer all this and more!

At Foundation we believe in and promote a work-life balance with a top-notch workout facility, fitness classes and free personal training; and for those competitive types, a game room complete with table tennis, foosball, and video game systems. Also, some comforts of home, there is a full kitchen, free coffee and specialty flavors, soft drinks, and snacks.

Position Summary

Foundation Software, provider of construction software and services and one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces, is seeking a creative, self-driven content writer with excellent writing and organizational skills. You will collaborate with a growing in-house creative team, as well as numerous cross-company departments, to help advance our brand voice through PR, events, client communications, blogs, videos, publication in trade magazines and execution of our content marketing strategy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reports to the Marketing Content Manager and Vice President of Marketing
• Offer perspective, ideas, and contributions to a highly collaborative marketing team
• Write both short and long-form articles relative to our industry and products
• Monitor and create public relations opportunities, pitch ideas, and write press releases
• Proofread content for brand style guidelines (modified Associated Press style)
• Work with our events team to promote and create copy for various conferences and classes
• Interview clients and subject matter experts to create clear and compelling articles, stories, and testimonials
• Produce company newsletters and other client communications
• Stay current on the latest industry news and trends
• Work closely with our writing team to help execute our content strategy

Required Skills and Experience

• Imagination, initiative, and a passion for making great content
• Outstanding writing skills in variety of forms and media (e.g., press releases, blogs, short stories, emails, headlines, etc.)
• Ability to adapt tone and voice to various pieces (e.g., journalistic, conversational, academic)
• Ability to write to different audiences (e.g., bookkeepers, financial professionals, executives)
• An eye for detail, grammar, and consistency
• Experience conducting interviews and independent research
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different tone and voice simultaneously
• Ability to discuss content decisions and edits objectively
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and collaborate with a team that includes cross-company stakeholders, designers, writers, sales reps, and executives
• Ability to consistently meet project deadlines
• A desire to learn and acquire new skillsets
• B2B content-creation experience is a plus
• Familiarity with SEO principles, keyword search and AI tools also a plus

**A portfolio of writing samples that demonstrate (1) a keen sense of narrative and the ability to shape a story, (2) the ability to execute a researched article, (3) a short snappy headline and copy for a digital ad, (4) the ability to shape a press release - and anything else you think we need to see!

Other employee rewards include tickets to Cleveland sporting events, a variety of lunch and learns, and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year. Benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement, plus medical, eye and dental. Now offering discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual!

Foundation is constantly recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces. We are a 20-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces award, and have been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Let us start your future at Foundation!

Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.