Summary

Description

Are you a driven collaborator with excellent writing skills and a passion for learning and teaching others? Are you naturally curious, even about financial services topics? Are you energized by new instructional design concepts and new technologies? If the answer to these questions is “Yes!,” put your expertise to work as part of a growing team that develops innovative professional development resources for the insurance, annuity, and workplace benefits industries.

LIMRA and LOMA is the world’s largest international research and education association for the financial services industry. Our Content Department in the Professional Development Division has an opening for an entry-level writer who will create learning content for our education programs. Content Team members cross-train in content writing, exam writing, and instructional design. This role has a solid career path with defined opportunities for growth.

The Writer role is a full-time position with a full benefits package that starts on day one. We also offer a ‘Work For Your Day’ extremely flexible hybrid schedule! Locations are either Atlanta, GA or Windsor, CT or open to full time remote for the ideal candidate.

Position Summary

The person in this position works as part of a development team, researching, designing, writing, and editing college-level insurance, annuity, and workplace benefits learning content. The writer collaborates with other writers, instructional designers, online developers, and subject-matter experts from our member companies to ensure that the content meets our members’ needs and is accurate, relevant, and engaging. These relationships require a very high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.

Major Responsibilities

• Creating, writing, editing, and directing the production and delivery of learning products, which may include online learning courses, instructor-led training (in-person and virtual), videos, review questions and examinations, and other learning materials
• Using authoring tools and visual design skills to produce finished learning products
• Selecting, recruiting, interacting effectively with, and managing the work of industry subject matter experts serving as content reviewers
• Editing and reviewing the work of other course developers and writers in the department
• Conducting research in specific subject fields as assigned
• Representing the Professional Development Division and LIMRA and LOMA at meetings and other functions
• Successful completion of the FLMI insurance education program within 18 months of hire

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Education, Insurance, or Business
• Outstanding writing/editing skills and analytical ability, as demonstrated by successful completion of a writing test administered during the interview process. The writing test is designed to help us assess the writing ability of the candidates and help the candidates determine if this type of work is something they would find rewarding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional presence, including the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with LIMRA and LOMA members, industry subject matter experts, and project team members
• Strong initiative, resourcefulness, and decision-making skills
• Ability to offer and accept constructive criticism
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively while also working efficiently and meeting deadlines
• Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of the financial services industry
• Business experience in life insurance, annuities, or workplace benefits is preferred.

Be sure to include a cover letter with your resume

Who we are:

Companies come to us because no other organization is in a better position to help them understand their customers, markets, distribution channels, and competitors. Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on their membership for one simple reason – they can make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence.
We believe that greatness is built from the inside out. It is created by individuals who share common goals, and who support and rely on one another to achieve them. Our core values (Integrity, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence) guide us in how we treat, respond to and interact with our Customers, and one another. We do our best to support our employees in making the most of their lives both inside and outside of work.

Additional Information for you to know

Diversity and Inclusion

LIMRA and LOMA are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to hiring individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. The range of experiences and viewpoints that our employees bring to work every day is a vital part of how we help members navigate with confidence.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.