Position Title
Sr Writer

Location
Work From Home United States

Job Summary
Summary:
The Senior Writer is responsible for developing and producing compelling content that supports Flagstar's brand principally in external but also for select internal communications. Effectively articulates brand voice and applies it to all communications. Considers and informs strategic communication priorities, understands business marketing objectives and delivers brand positioning to define and deliver content needs. This role works closely with colleagues in writing and brand for the ongoing stewardship of the Flagstar brand voice and the Flagstar style guide on a continuous basis.

The successful candidate is creative, dedicated, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Senior Writer has the ability to understand mediums and how content is best executed within that medium and/or mediums with a discerning eye. The Senior Writer will approach every opportunity within Flagstar and across our marketing agencies to reach brand alignment and consistency. The Senior Writer will also play a role in providing editorial feedback on content created by agency partners.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be creative, highly motivated, resourceful and collaborative, working closely with others in the department to manage multiple workstreams across multiple product lines. The Senior Writer should be able to work independently with minimal guidance and direction from the team's lead given skill-level and expertise.

Pay Range: $58,500.00 - $83,000.00 - $107,500.00

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Handles a diverse set of assignments


• Works across business lines, products and strategies


• Takes initiative to develop insight and knowledge on specific products and strategies - either through independent research, face-to-face/webex conversations, interviews and dialogue


• Adapts to multiple voices - from brand voice to instructional, depending on assignment


• Provides stewardship for the brand whenever needed - serves as a leader in creative and writing work


• Represents marketing professionally with all teammates, particularly when engaged in cross-functional team projects


• Helps refine and advance the brand voice through each assignment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required (humanities - English, history, related


• Minimum 7-10 years in copywriting or copy editing at an internal creative team, advertising agency, or freelance work, management experience is a plus.


• Ability to articulate marketing messages in a clear, concise and compelling manner.


• Banking and financial sector knowledge a requirement - please include relevant experience.


• Capable of adjusting priorities at the team lead's discretion and meet deadlines without compromising quality


• Must have ability to self-edit work to a limited degree, while relying on copy editor for final editorial check.


• The ability to work with spec sheets, collateral design and a working knowledge of print production materials.


• Creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking and ability to give presentations and sell concepts.


• Fluency with PC applications (use of Workfront a plus)


• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities.


• Must be able to multitask and perform well under tight deadlines.


• Ability to lead by influence and to step into a leadership role when needed.


• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.