Content Writer

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAbout Content Marketing at IBMPeople are bombarded and disrupted by over 14,000 messages a day. The world doesn’t need more content; it needs better content. Hence, the “IBM Originals” approach to content was created to be the storytelling arm of IBM. We create stories and content experiences that matter to our audiences, move them to act, and cut through the noise in the market.We believe that content is the best way to build relationships at scale and that stories must be creatively told, uniquely delivered, and useful to our audience. Do you have what it takes? Want to be part of a company where science and creativity collide to make the new big bang in content?The Content Writer helps us connect with our audience through the written word. They must always be curious and searching for new content trends, while remaining data driven. They may also provide editorial oversight, including checks for grammar, clarity, consistency and adherence to the IBM brand and our voice.The Content Writer is responsible for:

Filtering out average stories to find the real stories that matter

Building storyboards to pitch to marketing and content leaders

Writing video scripts, original articles, social tiles and blogs

Developing hard hitting marketing messages from the Narrative down to the digital copy

Maintaining production oversight to ensure creative developed is aligned to our goals

Collaborates most frequently with:

Editor-in-Chief

Content Designer

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

3+ years of experience in Content Writing or closely-related writing experience

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment and facilitate group discussions

Detail-oriented and able to quickly learn different industry terminology

Ability to work under pressure especially under tight client deadlines

Proven time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Experience with authoring tools and documentation delivery methods

Experience developing enterprise systems software documentation

Experience writing for globalization and accessibility

Experience working in an agile, squad-based, continuous delivery development model

About Business UnitWhy work for IBM Systems Marketing?Startups are exciting. That’s why we’ve never stopped. For over a century IBM has been a company of inventors and innovators. We power the most important industries on the planetfrom finance to telecommunications to scientific research. You may not know it but there's hardly a part of your daily life that isn't touched by an IBM Systems client. You’re a content marketing expert and you know digital, so let’s talk about what you’ll do. At IBM Systems, you’ll invent things. A new way to tell a story. A smarter strategy. Better ways of working. You’ll be part of a top-performing team who has fun, learns from failures and innovates every day. (You don’t get to be 105 years old any other way.) The IBM Systems team has first dibs on just about every cool pilot in the company. We're design thinkers who get to spend time honing new skills. We’ve changed the way IBM does marketing. Oh yeah, and we make mainframes – the Big Iron beneath the hood of just about everything big anyone’s ever done with data – and all the data storage and software that it takes to build the next-gen IT infrastructure that can think, learn, predict, and compete in the cognitive era. For most, the future is coming. At IBM Systems, we're already delivering it. If you like the idea of working on a legendary brand – yes, the one that invented the typewriter, the personal computer, the mainframe, and put a man on the moon – then come create with us and be its voice. IBM Systems leads in transformation. What we do for our clients, we’re doing for ourselves all the time: reinventing, learning what it takes to stay ahead of technological shifts and building what comes next. We’re good at change because we’ve never been afraid of it. If you’re the same, join us in our next big reveal.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.