Business writer functions

Business writer functions

In this post, you can ref key functions of Business writer in details. Based on this function list, you can set up daily duties, weekly duties, monthly tasks/activities.

I. List of Business writer duties:

1. Acts as the primary author and contact for internal communication materials. Coordinates the communications plan with managers and executives at various levels of the organization. Interacts with other departments to clarify and confirm the information to be communicated.
2. Conceptualizes, creates, writes, and edits internal communications vehicles. Chooses or recommends layout, format, and graphics. Writes feature articles for various in-house publications.
3. Assists in development of client and prospect implementation and sales data (PowerPoint, formatting of communiqués to clients, such as alerts).
4. Assists with the administration and coordination of external communications programs, services, and activities, as needed.
5. Works with management, outside vendors, and specific department heads to develop, write, and design print/collateral materials. Proofreads all types of print jobs and promotional materials.
6. Assists department management in coordinating and implementing policies and programs designed to promote efficient, effective, and consistent internal communications via various mediums.
7. Assists with the preparation of press releases.
8. As needed, supports the Company’s marketing effort by designing brochures and other promotional material targeted toward division-specific customer segments.
9. Writes material for assigned Company intranet pages.
10. May serve as editor of a Company employee newsletter. Writes, edits, designs, and coordinates all stages of production of an employee newsletter, coordinating assignments from contributing writers.
11. Develops and maintains knowledge of various mediums of communication.

II. List of Business writer qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, business, or a related field.
2. 3 to 5 years writing experience in public relations, periodicals, or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Thorough knowledge of the principles of effective business communications, preferably within a financial services environment. Business literacy required.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to employ business English and correct grammar, syntax, composition, punctuation, spelling, and effective organization of written materials.
5. Excellent writing and editing skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, both orally and in writing, in person and by telephone.
6. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage workload independently and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
7. Knowledge of and ability to operate a personal computer and peripherals and to use common office suite software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, and software specific to department needs, e.g., desktop publishing applications such as PageMaker, FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop.