Communications Manager (Content Writer)
Verdani PartnersTitle: Communications Manager (Content Writer)
Position Type: Full-time
Reporting Location: Remote
Schedule: 8am-5pm PST, Mon-Fri
Salary range: $72,500 - $77,500/year
Reports to: Director of Communications
Start Date: November 1, 2024
OVERVIEW
Verdani Partners is seeking a dynamic and skilled writer and manager to elevate our client and corporate communications. This role supports our Communications team in executing projects and administrative tasks. We need a professional who is proactive, self-sufficient, creative, and resourceful. Preference will be given to those with:
Emphasis on client services experience. The balance of this role is 80-20% client services to marketing.
Proven work experience in ESG, sustainability, and/or commercial real estate
Strong writing portfolio with samples that include technical writing for data driven narrative (annual reports, white papers, research reports, etc.)
Desire and ability to work in a high-energy and fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and people skills
CONTENT WRITING:
Collaborate with Verdani colleagues, the communications director, ESG teams, and client marketing teams to drive critical ESG communications and execute hands-on projects.
Translate clients’ ESG strategies into diverse communication materials: Create reports, regulatory disclosures, marketing content, website messaging, case studies, multimedia, pitch books, press releases, blogs, articles, presentations, and more, while aligning with the client’s brand, voice, and objectives.
- Lead the development and production of annual ESG reports and other disclosures: Manage all aspects from content development, writing, and data gathering to client liaison, schedule creation and management, and final publication.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT:
Coordinate communications projects: Track timelines, to-do lists, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
Ideate, develop, and write for corporate marketing and communications projects: Create compelling content that aligns with Verdani’s brand, voice, and objectives.
Support the preparation and production of PowerPoint presentations and social media: Assist in creating engaging presentations and social media content.
Offer guidance to designers for marketing pieces and client work: Provide direction for charts, graphs, infographics, and other visuals, ensuring adherence to relevant brand guidelines.
Update Verdani website text content: Maintain and enhance website content, ensuring quality and consistency.
Conduct market research and develop marketing proposals: Stay informed about industry trends and create proposals to support marketing strategies.
Support other content writers with proofreading and quality control checking as needed.
We recognize that the job requirements may vary and that not every candidate may possess all the required or preferred experience. We will consider candidates who demonstrate a combination of the required and preferred experience, as well as a proactive and positive "Can Do" attitude in their professional approach.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
4-6+ years of professional writing experience
4-6+ years in corporate communications and/or marketing
Strong experience in creating and elevating content and ability to align with brand and style guidelines and industry best practices
Strong proofreading and quality control checking ability
Recent ESG-focused communications experience, preferably in institutional real estate or financial services
Strategic and tactical balance; ability to manage day-to-day execution and project management
Highly organized and detail oriented
Exceptional writing skills, with strong ability to translate technical activities, results, and concepts into accessible messages
Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels
Ability to work across time zones
Exceptional multi-tasking skills; strong work ethic and accountability, self-motivated to complete projects and meet tight deadlines
Team player; thrive in a high-energy, performance-based environment and work well with team members across disciplines and locations
Independent project management skills; ability to conceptualize, prioritize, initiate, and execute projects with or without management support
- Flexibility and adaptability; willingness to evolve with the role and team
Preferred:
Proficiency with collaboration tools: SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) and PM tools like Monday.com
Proficient in design feedback: Skilled in design, color palette, layout, and typography, providing constructive feedback to the design team on various projects
- Comfort with public speaking, both live and on camera, a plus
PLATFORMS & SOFTWARE
Required:
Proficiency with PC platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; we use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint daily
- If working remotely, must have reliable daily access to high-speed Internet connection
Preferred:
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite products, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, a plus
- Experience with Squarespace (or Wix) website builders, data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau), or ArcGIS, a plus
WORK SAMPLES
Candidates who do not provide work samples with their applications will not be considered. Please include the following:
Writing samples: Annual reports, technical papers, white papers, guidance reports, etc.
PowerPoint presentation samples
If you are applying for a Marketing-focused position, please provide social media strategy, advertising, press and journalism, and/or website content samples
If you have a design portfolio, please send link to your website or PDF portfolio
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
During the execution of job responsibilities, the employee should expect the following conditions and demands associated with the role:
Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Occasional light to moderate lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be necessary
Close vision requirements due to computer work
Adequate hearing for effective communication in person and/or on the telephone
Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and/or 5 pounds continuously
The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting where moderate noise levels may be present
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluent in English communication, both oral and written
ADDITIONAL POSITION-RELATED DETAILS
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States
ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS
Verdani Partners is a leading ESG consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our mission-driven organization is comprised of an international team of experts with over 25 years of experience in real estate, sustainability, and ESG. We specialize in greening new and existing commercial real estate portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani manages ESG programs for over 20 real estate firms with over $660 billion AUM and more than 8,900 properties across 1.3 billion square feet of diversified, global portfolios. Our core services include climate resilience, decarbonization, net zero strategies, healthy buildings, biodiversity, DEI initiatives, data management, green building certifications, ESG frameworks, regulatory and annual reporting, ESG education, and stakeholder engagement. Our clients consistently rank #1, #2, and in the top five among their peers on global real estate ESG benchmarks such as GRESB ® and A to A+ on PRI.
Verdani’s corporate ESG, technical services, communications, and green building certifications departments, along with our key program verticals and ESG workforce development programs, bring an impressive breadth of expertise to each portfolio and project. Our approach is to identify and prioritize effective solutions that can be sustained over the life of the building, adding economic, social, and environmental value along the way. We are a GRESB Global Partner, GRESB Training Partner, and member of the GRESB Benchmarking Committee, and we actively participate with USGBC ®, ULI ® Greenprint, and Nareit ®. Since 2023, Verdani has been a Certified B Corporation™, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, pledging to use business as a force for good®. Our talented team of experts combines passion with an above-and-beyond commitment to sustainability, delivering exceptional results for our clients while maintaining a balance between work and family needs.
Verdani is a fast-growing organization that prioritizes community and employee well-being. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including flexible work schedules, health insurance contributions, life and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401k program with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, annual educational and conference allowances, and monthly internet and food stipends.
Joining the Verdani team means becoming part of something bigger. We are a diverse and dedicated group that feels more like a family, united by a shared goal: making a difference in the world now and for future generations. Our environment is laid-back yet professional, filled with talented individuals who believe in making work enjoyable and impactful.
Verdani is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Verdani is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees.
WELLNESS & BENEFITS
Verdani is supportive of employee satisfaction, growth, health, and wellbeing. We offer many benefits including:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Extra vacation days based on tenure
Floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences
Monthly internet/food stipend
Annual equipment allowance
Annual support allowance
Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval
401K program with employer contributions
and more!
Thank you for your interest in this position at Verdani Partners!
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