Firearms Content Writer and Editor
Rock Island, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Firearms Content Writer and Editor
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world, is searching for a Digital Content Writer and Editor who is passionate and enthusiastic about history and guns. This vital role shows off creative writing and editing talents and gun knowledge while increasing brand awareness through various digital platforms. Spending most of the time writing, editing, and proofing digital content to reach target audiences from all corners of the world, this position is the writing and editing team champion for digital marketing projects. Click here to check out RIAC's hiring video!
RIAC standard hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST with overtime and weekend hours, as needed. Being a team member with a premier auction house requires weekend work for six (6) auction weekends each year.
What does a typical day for Digital Content Writer and Editor look like?
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:
Why work for RIAC?
Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC), the #1 firearms auction house in the world, is searching for a Digital Content Writer and Editor who is passionate and enthusiastic about history and guns. This vital role shows off creative writing and editing talents and gun knowledge while increasing brand awareness through various digital platforms. Spending most of the time writing, editing, and proofing digital content to reach target audiences from all corners of the world, this position is the writing and editing team champion for digital marketing projects. Click here to check out RIAC's hiring video!
RIAC standard hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST with overtime and weekend hours, as needed. Being a team member with a premier auction house requires weekend work for six (6) auction weekends each year.
What does a typical day for Digital Content Writer and Editor look like?
- Writes, edits, and proofs digital content with passion and enthusiasm for firearms and history as well as industry terminology;
- Proofs digital content with meticulous consideration and keen eye for grammatical errors while ensuring content aligns with internal strategy, guidelines, and quality standards from concept to completion;
- Strengthens brand with creative and exemplary writing and editing skills while maintaining company voice across multiple platforms and for various target audiences; and
- Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to produce appealing content for niche audiences while ensuring timely execution for meeting deadlines.
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or related field required;
- Two (2) years’ minimum previous relevant work experience, both writing and editing, required;
- Knowledge of firearms;
- Proven work experience proficiently using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Access); and
- Professional portfolio with writing submissions or assignments demonstrating writing and editing skills.
Why work for RIAC?
- See some of the most rare and unusual firearms, military and historic collectibles!
- Use creative talents in professional work environment!
- FREE fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats!
- Paid time off and holidays!
- A la carte insurance benefits package, including FSA or HSA, company-paid life insurance and AD&D!
- 401(k) with company match!
- Fun employee engagement events!
- Opportunities for upward mobility!
The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "EEO is the Law" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.
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