Content Writer

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Proposals: Support all phases of the proposal writing process to create compelling, compliant and tailored content for various proposals.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with internal subject matter experts (SMEs), sales teams and product management teams to develop persuasive bid content that incorporates win themes, strategies and differentiators.
• Write Persuasively: Craft clear, persuasive and creative marketing and sales content that inspires action.
• Simplify Complex Concepts: Communicate complex and technical concepts through easily understandable written narratives and graphics.
• Ensure Consistency: Validate style, message consistency, grammar and terminology of bid content to ensure a unified voice across all written materials.
• Update Content: Work with SMEs to keep content current as new products and solutions are introduced or changes are made.
• Support Visuals: Collaborate with the graphics team to create and update graphics that support the response narrative.
• Incorporate Feedback: Coordinate and participate in color team reviews, incorporating content changes and improvements according to feedback.
• Manage Tasks: Update the team on task progression, proactively follow up on content completion, and perform work within specified response and turnaround times.
• Develop Best Practices: Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practices, boilerplate material, templates and style guides.
• Utilize Tools: Leverage SharePoint for collaboration, document control and upkeep of boilerplate and other proposal library materials.
• Improve Processes: Contribute to process development and ongoing process improvement efforts.
• Engage in Industry Activities: Participate in professional industry-related societies and activities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of experience in proposal writing, business writing, marketing or technical writing in a sales environment. Proposal writing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of RFX Processes: Familiarity with government RFX procurement processes is preferred.
• Superior Writing and Editing Skills: Ability to transform complex ideas into easy-to-understand, well-organized written content.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English language structure, readability, spelling, grammar and consistency of voice.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and time management skills with precise attention to detail.
• Independence and Project Management: Ability to work independently and manage projects from beginning to end.
• Research Skills: Excellent research and information gathering skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to form successful relationships and collaborate with internal teams.
• Technical Interest: Interest in learning the technical aspects of company and industry products and services.
• Flexibility: Ability to vary working schedule and hours to meet deadlines as needed.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.