The Content Associate will assist with writing, copy editing, research, social media, and overall corporate communications. The Content Associate will work primarily in the Communications department but may also support other areas. The Associate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive and accurate research, compiling and generating content, writing white papers and reports, proofreading and copy-editing documents, and assisting in developing presentations and communications. The role works closely with other writers and researchers, senior leadership, and external sources. The Associate will be responsible for contributing to material on business and technology, in the context of the global insurance industry.
Position Responsibilities
- Write and copy-edit press releases, social media, marketing materials, web pages, and other public-facing communications.
- Write, edit, and prepare articles, interviews, slideshows, and other content to be presented to industry audiences.
- Research, compile, draft, and copy edit white papers, reports, and other communications output, based on both original and acquired research.
- Work with researchers, writers, graphic designers, and senior staff to produce both print and digital output.
- Write blog posts about industry-related topics and promote content on social media.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational and Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two-three years professional experience required
- Experience in insurance, finance or technology-related industry a plus.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and meet tight deadlines
- Basic business writing
- Creative, on-brand social media and digital writing
- Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills
- Demonstrated proficiency and exposure to various online and print media
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
- Flexibility in skill development and work
- Proactive, motivated mindset
- Willingness to participate in group activities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Two-three years professional experience
- Writing sample submitted with resume
- Experience in insurance, finance, or technology-related industry
- Ability to be detail-oriented and meet tight deadlines
- Basic business writing
- Creative, on-brand social media and digital writing
- Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills
- Demonstrated proficiency and exposure to various online and print media
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills
- Flexibility in skill development and work
- Proactive, motivated mindset
- Willingness to participate in group activities
What We Do
ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development) is a global, nonprofit organization serving the insurance industry. ACORD enables greater efficiency, cost savings and data quality for all parties in the insurance value chain through the development of open consensus data standards along with tools to assist in their implementation. ACORD promotes technological and business innovation through the Insurance Innovation Challenge, an annual event that seeks individuals and organizations who demonstrate the ability to develop new products and services that bring positive change to the insurance industry. ACORD is committed to developing the next generation of industry professionals and college students through its Young Professionals' Scholarship Program and ACORD Scholars' Program. ACORD members worldwide include hundreds of insurance and reinsurance companies, agents and brokers, software providers, and industry associations. ACORD maintains offices in New York and London.
