Job Title: Content Writer

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid- 3 days/week)

Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)

Interview:- Either Web Cam or In-person interviews

Position Summary:

• The Customer Service Division of DPU is seeking a skilled Process Writer to develop creative and engaging content for various operational areas.
• This includes job/desk aids, process reminders, procedural checklists, FAQs, operating procedures, and other relevant documentation.
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Microsoft Suite, and Teams, and possess a toolkit of modern software applications to enhance content creation and distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development: Create and manage comprehensive documentation such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, FAQs, newsletters, and other relevant content for employee consumption.
• Collaboration: Meet with business owners and front-line staff to understand business needs and translate these into clear, actionable content. Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, branding, and style.
• Editing and Quality Control: Edit existing content to ensure voice, grammar, and style are consistent with established branding and style guidelines.
• Framework Development: Develop and maintain a standard operating procedure framework to support consistent and effective content development.
• Regular Updates: Review and update information on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure all content remains current and relevant.
• Updates and Maintenance: Stay up to date on operational changes and ensure all content is current and relevant. Create and schedule process reminders, distribute process changes, and other time-sensitive information via Microsoft Teams for multiple division channels.
• Content on Demand: Respond to urgent content creation requests, delivering high-quality materials within tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing, content creation, or a similar role within a utility or operations environment.
• Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Canva.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to understand and translate technical information into clear, concise documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of competence in technology, including AI, website updating, OneDrive, and other complex digital sharing tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the utility industry, particularly in water and gas operations.
• Familiarity with modern software applications used in content creation and distribution.
• Experience writing process and procedures for customer service or a call center
• Experience writing process and procedures for government or federal regulations.
• Prefer candidate to have their own toolkit of authoring and content creation tools.