Content Writer

We’re looking to hire a Content Writer to join our one-of-a-kind agency. While every PR agency claims to use storytelling, few change the way their teams and clients think about using storytelling.

With offices in the UK, Germany, Australia, and the US, we are an international full-service PR and communications agency. Our strong team is made up of former journalists, account directors with years of experience under their belts, skilled graphic designers, content specialists, and PR executive talent.

Role objective

The Content Writer will join our dedicated, and growing, content team, creating stand-out content for a range of B2B and technology clients - typically managing several projects at once. The role reports to a Senior Content Director and will ensure that all work is delivered on schedule and to the highest quality, setting the example for storytelling and content excellence within the agency.

The role follows Berkeley’s Hybrid model of 40–60% (2-3 days) office based out of our Reading office. The Content Writer will:

Create and write a wide range of content assets - including thought leadership articles, blog posts, and reports
Proofread content, for clients, your work, and other members of the team
Research content topics and campaign ideas - on your own and with the team
Work on broader marketing assets, including social, email, web, and video assets
Achieve Berkeley’s Storytelling accreditation. Consistently ensure that Berkeley’s storytelling philosophy is included in the written work created for clients and media.

Key skills

Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, experienced writer, and ideally possess the following attributes:

Able to write great copy. We need you to hit the ground running on important client projects and pick up new content work with ease
Attention to detail and strong proofing and grammar skills
Agility, being able to move between multiple projects and ways of writing
To work to deadlines and have excellent time management skills
A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, gets things done to the highest standard
The ability to generate ideas and campaigns that will help us, and our clients stand out
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A degree in English, journalism, PR or marketing
Proficiency in SEO, social media, and content marketing

Desirable skills

A degree in English, journalism, PR or marketing or equivalent
An understanding of SEO, social media, and content marketing

Our benefits

Every member of the team gets CPD-accredited Storytelling Academy training
Comprehensive induction programme
An extra day’s holiday on your birthday
Flexible, hybrid-working role
Pension

Berkeley is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy at all stages of recruitment and selection processes and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the Company.