KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. – Job Description

Longform Content Writer

KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. is one the nation’s leading restaurant supply retailers. We are recognized by FE&S Magazine as one of the top 6 restaurant equipment dealers, by Inc. Magazine for 14 consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America on the Inc. 500|5000 list, and by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as one of the 50 fastest growing women owned companies worldwide. KaTom is proud of these accomplishments and know they would not be possible without our dedicated, hardworking team. Join that team today and see the difference we can make together by creating ‘Legendary Experiences’.

Description Summary: Longform content writers at KaTom are a key part of our site content workflow. Members of this team are responsible for crafting buying guides, use and maintenance advice, case studies, human interest stories, and other written pieces. This work is created using SEO best practices, the AP Stylebook, and a house style guide. It will require outreach via email and occasional phone or in-person interviews to enhance topics with expert knowledge and attributed quotes. This position requires daily use of WordPress, an in-house content management system, and an online project management system, as well as Outlook and Word. Longform content writers are expected to work collaboratively and execute their projects with attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at our office in Kodak, Tenn.

Responsibilities

General:

• Apply AP Stylebook and house style guide rules to content
• Apply SEO best practices guidance provided by company and advisers
• Apply basic HTML knowledge to format pieces for audience engagement
• Complete tasks assigned through project management system within deadlines
• Adhere to established project workflows and expectations for style, formatting, and publishing
• Work within company's content management system to upload and manage projects
• Participate in collaborative discussions with three written content teams (product, longform, and editorial)
• Contribute to the ongoing development of house style guide
• Work intensively in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Develop excellent working relationships with other members of content teams
• Requires regular and predictable attendance
• All other duties as assigned

Technical Content:

• Create unique and informative longform content such as buying guides, use and maintenance advice, case studies, and industry information pieces
• Complete optimized website content, educating customers about products and supporting online and phone sales
• Actively participate in regular on-site and occasional off-site, multi-day trainings, engaging in conversations and taking notes
• Implement information gained from trainings in content
• In collaboration with other writers and with direction from content manager, propose article topics based on industry knowledge information from trainings and foodservice news
• Use keyword development tools in brainstorming topics and to establish target keywords for each article
• Participate in peer editing of longform content to ensure style, structure, and accuracy of all work meets expectations
• Apply feedback gained during the editing process to revise work
• Upload content using WordPress and our in-house content management system, ensuring all work is formatted and published correctly
• Check published work for any errors and correct errors if found
• Use available resources (company experts, industry contacts, and vendor websites) to gain understanding of products and categories to ensure accuracy of content
• Stay informed about new and established concepts in foodservice, monitoring for potential topics
• Research topics as assigned, including human interest stories, news and trends, and other industry topics, occasionally through outreach to business owners and industry professionals via email and phone
• Collaborate with designers on creation of graphics for articles

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills & abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or experience: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or a related field, with at least 2 years of professional editorial experience or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent by management
• Firm grasp of AP Stylebook precepts
• Flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing requirements of SEO
• Willingness to learn and implement basic HTML, if not already familiar
• Interest in learning and applying knowledge in work
• Advanced computer skills, including in use of Microsoft suite and internet navigation
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable performing email outreach and conducting interviews
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Other Qualifications: Willingness to perform any required task within the employee’s capabilities to effectively meet the needs of the company. Ability to get along well with others.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The duties of this job are generally performed in a climate-controlled office. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Work is typically completed in a large, open office. Employees in this department work at desks separated by low dividers, not cubicles.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Looking for more jobs near me. Find your favorite job now by visiting our jobs page.

Looking for remote jobs near your area? At Yulys, thousands of employers are looking for exceptional talent like yours. Find your perfect fit now.