Content Writer

Chicago, IL
December 18, 2024
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Job Description

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Content Writer that will make industrial concepts accessible and unfamiliar tasks possible for our customers. You will research industrial topics and create approachable, helpful explanations so customers can easily make sense of the messy world of industrial supplies.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Craft copy that is accessible to novices and reassuring to experts.
  • Conduct research using primary sources to understand customer needs.
  • Work collaboratively to create engaging explanations designed for our customers.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR
McMaster-Carr encourages you to apply and share your unique experience even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications below.

  • You have strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • You can explain technical concepts clearly and plainly.
  • 3-6 years writing experience.
  • Strong research, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced and creative environment, including giving and receiving critical feedback.
  • You are comfortable collaborating with others outside your area of expertise.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Humanities, or related field.
  • Preferred: Experience with professional research and writing such as technical writer, content strategy, marking, journalism.

BE REWARDED
Total cash compensation generally ranges from $144,000 – $166,500, which includes profit sharing based on company profitability. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for company-funded retirement contributions.
We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

  • Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
  • 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
  • First-time home buyer assistance
  • College assistance for your dependents
  • Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time

ABOUT MCMASTER-CARR
For more than 120 years, McMaster-Carr has been supplying the equipment that keeps the wheels of industry turning. As an industry leader in distribution, operations, customer service, and publishing, we are a trusted partner of major and minor businesses, governments, and institutions across the continent.
At McMaster-Carr we help customers build anything because we offer everything. Our signature catalog, award-winning website, and mobile app contain over 800,000 of the highest‐quality, highest‐demand products. Our supply chain and innovative logistics management allows us to deliver those products to our customers quickly and reliably.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.