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First Advantage is hiring: Sr. Content Writer (US Remote) in New York

First Advantage, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $80,000-$95,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


Senior Content Writer At First Advantage, people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
The Senior Content Writer is responsible for leading the research, development, and execution of strategic, insight-driven content that supports brand positioning, thought leadership, marketing and business growth. This role partners cross-functionally to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives and ensures consistency across all communication channels.
What You'll Do:
Lead the research, development, and production of long-form and short-form content across digital and print channels.
Conduct primary and secondary research including industry analysis, stakeholder interviews, and customer insights.
Develop thought leadership pieces, whitepapers, case studies, executive messaging, and campaign narratives.
Create and maintain messaging frameworks aligned to brand strategy and business priorities.
Collaborate with marketing, product, creative, and leadership teams to ensure cohesive storytelling.
Manage editorial calendars and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content assets.
Provide mentorship and editorial direction to junior writers and contributors.
Maintain brand voice, tone, and editorial standards across all communications.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional content writing experience.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Advanced knowledge of content development processes and editorial standards.
Strong interviewing and research skills to extract insights from subject matter experts.
Ability to translate complex or technical information into audience-focused messaging.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong time management and prioritization capabilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.
Core competencies of: Strategic Thinking, Research & Insight Development, Executive Communication, Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership, Project Management, Brand Stewardship
Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move: First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experience, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and customers through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact. Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.
Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays
Access to tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want you to succeed!
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today! You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now! The salary range for this position is approximately $80,000-95,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
United States Equal Opportunity Employment:
First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

In Summary: The Senior Content Writer is responsible for leading the research, development, and execution of strategic, insight-driven content that supports brand positioning, thought leadership, marketing and business growth . The salary range for this position is approximately $80,000-95,000 base annually .

En Español: Senior Content Writer At First Advantage, las personas están en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos. Desde nuestros clientes y socios a nuestra mayor ventaja miembros del equipo. Operando con empatía y compasión, First Advantages fomenta una fuerza laboral global inclusiva dedicada a las diversas voces que forman nuestro talento y productos. Este papel se asocia de forma interfuncional para traducir ideas complejas en narrativas convincentes y garantizar la coherencia a través de todos los canales de comunicación. Lo que harás: liderar la investigación, el desarrollo y la producción de contenido de formato largo y corto en canales digitales e impresos. Llevar a cabo investigaciones primarias y secundarias incluyendo análisis de la industria, entrevistas con partes interesadas y conocimientos sobre clientes. Desarrollar piezas de liderazgo de pensamiento, documentos blancos, estudios de casos, mensajería ejecutiva y narración de campañas. Crear y mantener un marco de mensajes adaptado a la estrategia de marca y las prioridades del negocio. Colaborar con equipos de marketing, productos creativos y líderes para asegurar una narrativa cohesiva. Gestionar calendarios editoriales y asegurar el desarrollo oportuno de activos de alta calidad. Proporcionar habilidades y orientación a escritores y colaboradores menores. Mantener estándares de redacción, editación de voz y todas las competencias de Inglés. Debemos seguir trabajando como expertos y desarrollando sus capacidades técnicas de trabajo más avanzados en materia de gestión de contenidos. Los beneficios adicionales que ofrecemos a nuestras personas elegibles incluyen: Capacidad para trabajar remotamente con viajes de negocios ocasionales. Si cree que este puesto y nuestra empresa son muy adecuados para sus áreas de interés y experiencia, cuéntanos acerca de usted solicitando ahora! El rango salarial para este puesto es aproximadamente $80,000-95,000 dólares por base. Esto refleja nuestra buena fe en la estimación de pagar equitativamente según lo que nuestros candidatos desean dentro de nuestro rango de empleo e Innovación. No discriminamos sobre la base de raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, religión, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, edad, condición de ciudadano, estado civil, discapacidad, identidad de género, expresión genérica, estatus veterano, información genética o cualquier otro área protegida por la ley aplicable.