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Writer Job at Gartner in New York

Gartner · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Writer

We are looking for a writer with an eye for detail and expert knowledge of the English language to write content for various mediums using a diverse mix of form factors, including:
Long-form market descriptions
Medium-form advice-based documents
Short-form news-style pieces
Infographics
Multimedia/presentation scripts
A successful candidate understands what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives and strives to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content to clients. This individual also has a proven record of changing their approach and style based on the medium they're writing for.
Gartner writers perform a variety of duties. They write new content, take existing content and condense it to accommodate various forms of consumption, revise content for clarity, format documents, fact check, and research current and noteworthy topics for Gartner clients. They collaborate with multiple parties to craft written research, as well as working independently to drive projects on their own, all while ensuring that time-sensitive deliverables meet deadlines.
What you will do:
Work with Gartner's IT Leaders research group to plan and write must-have content.
Write and create content according to well-defined processes and standards. Tasks include gathering materials; drafting documents or heavily rewriting analysts' work based off of notes, presentations and other materials; interviewing analysts; orchestrating peer, vendor and management reviews, and responding to comments; checking facts, dates and statistics for accuracy; project managing all assignments through to completion; and coordinating with editors, designers and other parties to ensure the integrity of published documents.
Write with the reader in mind; we need originality, substantive simplicity, and consumability.
Work with research teams or other stakeholders to understand business priorities and create content that meets agreed-upon timelines, including quick-turnaround responses to market news or developments.
Write a variety of document types for different kinds of client consumption, tailoring the writing style to the relevant audience or form factor, and innovating for impact.
Work with designers, content strategists and others to ensure that all assignments comply with Gartner's style and quality standards.
Share insights and knowledge to inform improvement in policies, standards and processes.
What you will need:
Degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Technical Writing, Communications, or related field.
Three or more years' writing experience, preferably on fact-based, business content in a busy environment with strict deadlines.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Google Workspace applications (Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to learn and understand new concepts quickly, and to switch between content styles.
Ability to collaborate on documents with subject matter experts and build relationships with them and other stakeholders.
Ability to understand and distill meaning from graphics and numerical data.
Ability to manage simultaneous projects and juggle a diverse workload while meeting deadlines.
Working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
Job Requisition ID:111097