English Writer, Ogilvy Qatar

Job Description

Ogilvy is seeking an experienced English Writer to join their team in Qatar. The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting compelling and impactful written content for various audiences and platforms. This role requires a highly skilled individual with a strong understanding of PR principles and exceptional communication skills.

What the role involves:

• Writing clear, concise, and engaging content, including press releases, speeches, editorials, feature stories, thought-leadership pieces, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Tailoring writing style and tone to suit different audiences and platforms.
• Conducting thorough research on industry trends, competitor activities, and relevant topics to inform writing.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Staying up-to-date on current events and industry best practices in PR writing.
• Adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring consistency in messaging across all platforms.
• Proofreading and editing all written materials for grammar, clarity, and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in PR writing, preferably within a corporate or agency setting.
• Proven ability to write engaging and persuasive content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Strong understanding of PR principles and best practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What Ogilvy offers:

• Tools needed to succeed.
• Autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things.
• Support from colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network.
• Opportunities to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.