Senior Content Writer

7 days ago

Boston, United States Matter Communications Full time

Senior Content Writer (Tech)


Boston, MA; Newburyport, MA; Providence RI; Rochester, NY; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO


(Hybrid: In office Mon-Thurs)


Matter is an independent and thriving brand elevation agency unifying PR, social media, creative services, search marketing and digital marketing. From fast growth startups to established brands, we work with clients across diverse industries, including technology, consumer and professional services. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ worlds so that we can develop and execute strategic, content-rich campaigns that inspire action and build value through measurable results.

As we’ve grown, we’ve maintained focus on building and nurturing a team-oriented and creative environment because we know that when we tap into our collective brainpower we come up with inspired solutions for our clients and because it makes for a happy place to work. We’re proud of the many awards that we’ve garnered as a Top Place to Work and as a Top Agency in the US, but we’re equally as proud of the many organizations that we’ve helped through our agency-wide volunteer initiative. If you’re the kind of professional that takes their work seriously, but also doesn’t take themselves too seriously, this could be the place to grow your career.

We believe crafting great stories and content is critical to amplifying brands and driving results for our clients. If you are a master storyteller with a passion for copywriting, this role is for you. We’re currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Content Writing Specialist to join our team in Boston or Newburyport, MA. The Content Writing Specialist will play a key role on client projects working closing with PR, social media, digital marketing and creative to help develop engaging, on-brand content, and will be responsible for creating pristine written text that works hand-in-hand with visual concepts.



Job Responsibilities


  • Create and execute comprehensive client content programs
  • Lead content development and drafting for projects that could include case studies, bylined articles, blog posts, video scripts, white papers, press releases, Q&As, etc.
  • Collaborate with SEO, Creative and Social to formulate content plans and counsel clients on various content options
  • Assign and manage in-house team members on writing assignments
  • Provide constructive feedback on all content, and train all levels of team members on ways to improve writing across an account
  • Lead agency-wide training sessions for Matter U
  • Work closely with PR teams to craft compelling brand stories for clients that help differentiate them from the competition; gain understanding of media landscape/editorial guidelines to tailor client’s content to specific publications
  • Support byline idea development with PR teams and share newsworthy angles to craft compelling content
  • Ensure all messaging and content is on-brand and on-mission by providing strong copy, tone and voice
  • Demonstrate ability to quickly become familiar with new topics and write with clarity, technical accuracy and creativity across a wide range of B2B, D2C and B2C industries
  • Maintain flexibility amid shifting deadlines and priorities while effectively managing client expectations
  • Lead intake calls, story-mining sessions and interviews with various stakeholders and clients
  • Solid understanding of the clients’ expectations, products, services and competitors
  • Establish relationships with clients and be seen as a go-to person on content programs
  • Demonstrate a range of writing styles and ability to adapt tone, voice and format depending on client and project


Functional Skills and Competencies


  • Management skills
  • Excellent editing skills, knowledge of AP Style
  • Portfolio of existing work
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Conceptual, collaborative, highly creative
  • Independent worker
  • Driven to meet deadlines
  • Dependable
  • Able to handle giving and receiving constructive criticism in a diplomatic manner
  • Good leader


Preferred Experience


  • Minimum of 5 years experience writing and leading strategy in PR/marketing setting (in-house, agency, or journalist)
  • Editorial and long-from thought leadership writing
  • Experience interviewing subject matter experts
  • Has proven record of leading the creation of content plans



Why Matter? A healthy culture requires healthy, happy people. That’s why Matter goes above and beyond to provide exceptional benefits, fun bonuses, and culture perks to our workforce. These include:

  • Exceptional company culture, monthly FUN events in all offices, happy hours, and surprise rewards throughout the year.
  • A comprehensive time-off plan that includes PTO, sick time, a yearly winter break, birthdays off, short Fridays EVERY week, and other out of office time to support work/life balance.
  • Competitive salaries, and lots of room for long-term growth and development
  • Top notch health, dental, and vision plans
  • Extensive and ever-growing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion, plus a variety of specialized employee resource groups, diversity focused events and initiatives, and more.
  • Paid volunteer time through our Helping Hands program.
  • Matter Wellness program, featuring extracurricular activities and interoffice competitions
  • Employee referral program (get a $$ bonus for each referral we hire)
  • Lots of other stellar benefits like a 401K program, pet insurance, FSA and Dependent care plans, paid parental leave, and so much more.



Matter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Matter also participates in the E-Verify program.

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