Technical Writer- County Materials

Full-time - Mid Level

Westmont, IL

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

County Materials Corporation is a leading manufacturer and trusted industry resource for concrete construction and landscape products. For more than 75 years, their products have been used to build the communities where Americans live, work and play. We are seeking a Technical Writer for our customer, County Materials. Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply. As a Technical Writer, you will write and edit technical articles, social media captions, website copy, catalog copy, industry award submissions, and similar deliverables that support our organization's goals for precast and prestressed concrete construction product (B2B) sales. You will conduct research utilizing internal and external resources to ensure accuracy and relevancy when crafting messages for targeted audiences which include engineers, architects, contractors, and construction professionals. You will collaborate with the Communications Channel and Marketing & Communications Department to develop feature stories, comply with Brand Guidelines, Style Guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and make recommendations to continually enhance these resources. Staying current with B2B product offerings, writing best practices, and SEO is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical articles, social media captions, website copy, catalog copy, and industry award submissions.
• Conduct research utilizing internal and external resources for accuracy and relevancy.
• Collaborate with the Communications Channel and Marketing & Communications Department to develop feature stories.
• Comply with Brand Guidelines, Style Guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Make recommendations to enhance Brand and Style Guidelines.
• Stay current with B2B product offerings, writing best practices, and SEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of work experience as a technical writer, communications specialist, engineer, construction project manager, or similar role.
• Understanding and utilization of concrete construction industry-specific terminology.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and accessibly.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills with a writing portfolio encouraged.
• Experience in Office 365 and project management software (Wrike).
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.

Nice-to-haves

• Specialized concrete construction industry knowledge that facilitates effective communication among engineers, production teams, and end users.
• Possesses a creative, collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and knowledge of marketing, communications, and B2B sales.
• Unmatched attention to detail.
• Proactive, multi-tasked, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Short term & long-term disability
• 401k with company match
• Safety focused training
• PTO
• Digital app capabilities for payroll, benefits, and communication
• Safety shoe and uniform programs
• Skills training and development with career growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Team Member appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Leadership Awards