Content Writer (ire)

Who we are

At Origina, we are on a mission to change the software world.

We are the leading global independent software maintenance vendor for IBM, HCL, and VMware that Gartner™ consistently recognises as a forward-thinking alternative to traditional software mega vendors.  

At Origina, our values of Trust, Fairness, Relationships, and Opportunities are the pillars of our competitive strength and the foundation of our culture. These principles reflect our beliefs about what is most important and guide us on our exciting and unwavering high-growth journey.

We believe in freedom of choice in the world of software and are a leader in the Right to Repair movement, both in the U.S and in Europe. As strategic partners, we help our customers protect the security and stability of their software, extend its longevity and lifecycle, and enhance its performance and functionality.

At Origina, we are proud of our unique and engaging culture. For two years running, we have been certified and recognised as a Great Place to Work™ for both our home office in Dublin and in our American headquarters in Plano, Texas. We have also been named as one of Ireland's best small workplaces and best workplaces in tech.

Visit origina.com to learn more.

The Role

We’re looking for a creative and innovative Content Writer who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment to join the Origina Content team. You will write campaign copies and editorial content for Origina, focused on B2B audiences including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT leaders, procurement teams, and software asset managers. Ultimately, you’ll deliver attention-catching, high-quality copy that appeals to our audiences, attracts prospects, and boosts brand awareness. The Content Writer will report to the Head of Content and work with other copywriters, editors, and designers on the content production team.

• Writing editorial copy to educate audiences on our market, brand, and services across long- and short-form content formats, including websites, blogs, e-books, white papers, webinars, contributed articles, and other editorial content

• Writing promotional copies for marketing campaigns, including copy for social media posts and graphics, display ads, banner ads, and email campaigns, ensuring copy is appropriate for our brand and campaign strategy

• Provide clean copy to designers for use in creative assets

• Perform background research as needed on industry-related topics, combining online sources, interviews, and third-party studies for use in our own long-form content

• Identifying customers’ needs and gaps in our content, recommending new topics and angles for content creation

• Partnering with our SEO resources to identify keyword targets, use SEO best practices to write editorial content, and assist with SEO optimisation across our website

• Help manage the editorial calendar for Origina’s social media channels, ensuring copy and creative assets are ready, approved, and scheduled for posting

• Refining and adapting copy strategies based on market changes, channel shifts, and results of multiple tests and learn initiatives throughout the year

About you

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a content writer, or similar role, writing for a variety of marketing and content vehicles and channels
• Ability to pivot easily between marketing copy and editorial content writing
• Experience writing for business audiences required; experience writing for CIO, IT, and/or procurement audiences a plus
• Portfolio of published articles, blogs, or other writing samples
• Strong writing, grammatical, and proofreading skills, using U.S. English and AP Style
• Ability to meet deadlines, change, and juggle opposing demands in a multifaceted work environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to work in a way that aligns with our values of Trust, Fairness, Relationships, and Opportunity

What we offer

• Competitive compensation that rewards achievement
• Hybrid, flexible working model
• Family Health, Dental & Vision Insurance from day 1
• Life insurance & Income Protection
• 23 days Annual Leave plus 2 company days
• Generous Maternity & Paternity leave policies
• 6% Pension match
• €200 annual wellness benefit
• €1,000 professional development benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fun and inclusive environment with regular events organised by Engagement, and Diversity Committees

Don't worry if you don't meet ALL the requirements, if you feel you would be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you! At Origina, the most important ingredient for us is our culture fit and recognising those that want to live our high-performance values of Fairness, Trust, Relationships, and Opportunities.

Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By submitting your application, you agree that Origina may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organisation planning, and related purposes. Origina's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Origina may process, where Origina may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Origina’s use of your personal information.