Are you a passionate writer with a flair for data-driven stories?

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is looking for a Junior Content Writer and Researcher to focus on writing engaging, data-driven content for the higher education sector.

Our ideal candidate has content writing experience and is a confident communicator. While writing experience is necessary, graduate leavers are welcome to apply, as we are not looking for someone who necessarily ticks every box, but instead, a friendly individual with a passion and flair for writing. We want someone who feels comfortable working alongside and supporting stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. As a diverse and international community, we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your writing skills and gain experience as part of a friendly, dynamic team of digital writers and marketers.

As well as articles for the QS.com blog, you’ll contribute to white papers and reports which bring out the stories behind the wealth of data, expertise and insights which QS has to offer.

The role

You’ll conduct interviews and carry out research into the topics that matter most to the higher education sector and transform those findings into valuable, shareable content. You’ll need an understanding of how quality content can deliver results at every stage of the sales funnel.

We need someone who works well under pressure, takes initiative and has writing experience. You’ll report directly to the Content Marketing Manager, who you’ll work with to deliver and evolve our B2B content strategy.

Key tasks will include:

• Planning a content calendar for the QS.com blog
• Conducting interviews with higher education experts and leaders
• Writing long-form articles and reports
• Collaborating with the Institutional Marketing team, Creative Team and Social media team
• Evaluating and producing reports on content performance

Key skills:

• Excellent written English skills and a strong attention to detail
• An understanding of the key elements of quality online content.
• Interest in/knowledge of the international higher education sector
• Strong research skills
• Creativity and ability to suggest new ideas, both for content planning and other marketing activities – we are looking for someone pro-active and flexible
• A real team player and the confidence to work independently

A few things that make QS a great place to work include:

• Competitive package.
• Flexible working.
• Vibrant social environment and multicultural, multinational culture, strong team spirit.
• Focus on welfare – ride to work scheme, global wellness team, Calm app, EAP and health plan, mental health first aiders, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Strong recognition and reward programs – peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual awards, annual bonus scheme.
• Support for volunteering and study leave.

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organization where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.