Communications Writer

Ergon Inc. is seeking a Writer to join our Communications team. As a critical member of the Ergon Communications Team, the Writer is responsible for developing internal communications and marketing materials for the Ergon companies. The Writer must seamlessly transition between long- and short-form content, including employee publications, social media, press releases, industry publications, creative marketing material, web content, and many other forms of communication. “Journalistic-style” writing and interview skills are also required as the Writer must interview and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to produce industry-relevant articles and internal publications. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills and a keen eye for detail.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience writing content for an agency, communications department, freelance clients, or publications.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and in a team setting; detail-oriented and comfortable meeting strict deadlines.
• Professional experience as a journalist preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement content marketing strategies focusing on quality and consistency.
• Write and edit content for various communications, including in-house magazines, a newspaper, websites, newsletters, marketing materials, press releases, blogs, and internal communications.
• Edit and proofread all written content to ensure accuracy and alignment with brand voice.
• Oversee work produced by interns and freelance writers, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop brand-aligned assets.
• Maintain awareness of current digital and content trends.
• Understand Business-to-Business writing and use content management systems such as WordPress.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee’s growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we’re committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what’s right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That’s empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don’t say we’re experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We’re united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Writer

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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