F5 is the world leader in Application Delivery Networking. We provide solutions that make sure business applications are always secure, fast, and available. Over 16,000 organizations worldwide trust F5 to keep their applications running.
Our Employees
Are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to a global mindset.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the communications writer will be to produce case studies, press releases and bylined articles for F5. The communications writer develops original copy solutions for projects such as: case studies, press releases, articles, web content, award submissions, product descriptions, and other marketing materials. This full-time position reports to the senior director of corporate communications.
Responsibilities
- Write clear, concise, strategic messaging for print and online corporate communications and marketing projects
- Follow up on editorial and media requests to ensure that content is provided to external contacts on time
- Research, draft, and edit press releases, articles, case studies, contributed articles, abstracts, presentations and other writing projects
- Work directly with global F5 personnel, partners and customers to gather information for customer evidence and other materials
- Assist in providing written copy for press conferences, trade shows and special events
- Conduct interviews with customers and develop case studies based on product success stories
- Conduct interviews with customers and develop case studies based on product success stories
- Adhere to writing and editorial style guidelines to ensure a consistent tone and style across all communications
- Understand F5 strategy and solutions, participate in company initiatives and work on special projects as assigned
- Work in a multimedia environment, with proficiency in PowerPoint, web, and social media
- Work independently to research subject matter and understand F5 and customer products, services, and markets
- Help manage syndication of relevant content to the global marketing teams and other F5 personnel
- Track multiple assigned projects to completion, including driving content review from Product Management, Marketing, and other departments
- Write articles and provide support for customer newsletters
- Contribute to and help update the F5 Marketing Style Guide
- Collaborate with F5’s Creative Services team to create innovative concepts that bolster the strength of F5’s brand
- Uphold F5’s Business Code of Ethics; promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications or related field. Advanced degree or other related education a plus
- Excellent business acumen.
- 10 years experience writing for a technology company focused on marketing to enterprise customers.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers
- Creative and self-motivated with excellent writing, editing, project management, and client-relationship skills
- Expert writing, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills
- Proven ability to present technical subject matter in clear, concise prose
- Expert in AP Stylebook and press release formats
- Experience writing for a variety of audiences including media and analysts, highly technical audiences, and end users Ability to persuade and sell technology through written communications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment, with a high degree of flexibility and tolerance of change and late-breaking deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products
- Experience working with websites and social media
- Ability to understand F5’s technology and write about our technology and apply it to business situations
- Ability to interact with C level executives
- Excellent business acumen
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Job may be performed on-site at a customer facility or data center, or in an office environment sitting at a desk or computer table . Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material. Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties require the ability to travel (up to about 10%) via automobile and airplane
Benefits:
We provide competitive salaries, a world class benefits package, including 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision insurance, highly subsidized premiums for dependent coverage, 401K match, employees stock purchase plan, 18 days paid time off within the 1st year and 8 paid holidays, life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
- Location: Lower Queen Anne
- Compensation: Competitive salary and excellent benefits
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