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Editor / Writer Job Description
- Writes and edits utilizing USAF T.O
- Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to appropriate audiences
- Work closely with in-house design, online, and video teams, , organizing raw content and channeling reviewer feedback
- Compiles and verifies tables of content, lists of figures and tables, references, and printer’s dummy
- Conducts research in the preparation of copywriting assignments and verification of acronyms, terms
- Provide in-house design, layout, and production of marketing materials
- Provide design and conceptual guidance and direction to Demand Management team regarding the content, design and production of customer-facing collateral
- Update and distribute Brand Manual
- Provide guidance on brand compliance issues and resolve conflicts as needed
- Provide brand training for new Marketing colleagues and vendors
- Working level knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English or similar with 2 years of experience (0 with a Master's)
- Must understand page layout/design principles, various writing methodologies
- Hands on experience with MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
- BS degree in Journalism or in related field
Editor / Writer Job Description
- Contact customers to determine interest in participating in a case study, perform satisfaction surveys
- Interview customers and write case studies
- Pitch and place stories to trade journals as exclusives
- Write and issue spin off press releases at the end of exclusivity agreement timeframe
- Optimize content based on industry benchmarks, data, and best practices
- Review the content provided by field offices and the Regional Office and identify key information and results to be highlighted
- Undertake a substantive editing of the content that is provided ensuring internal consistency, both intellectual and stylistic
- This would require, in some cases, significantly cutting down the text provided by offices
- It will be crucial to use catchy, attractive language and identify titles which would make the communications tools more marketable
- Liaise with UN Women Communications and Advocacy Specialist and staff in field offices for review and finalization of text
- Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate tasks and set priorities with little supervision
- Knowledge of computer operations and applications
- Intermediate to advance level desktop publishing skills and document management
- Talent and expertise to interview SME(s) and conduct research necessary to produce accurate, comprehensive content/documents
- Ability to develop project-specific style guides edit content against prescribed requirements and department style standards
- Ability to work with different personalities in construction industry
Editor / Writer Job Description
- Provide writing support to the Dean’s Office for internal and external communication, particularly on messages, speeches and papers on school priorities from the Dean
- Write and edit digital news content, HKS magazine articles, and marketing collateral promoting HKS programs, initiatives, events, faculty, research, students, and alumni
- Work as part of the OCPA team to identify and develop compelling content for targeted audiences
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with other communicators throughout the school to facilitate the sharing of content across various channels and platforms
- Help provide strategic thinking on the office’s direction in the fast-paced field of communications
- Provides strategic communications guidance and writing support to the Dean for internal and external communications, particularly on high-priority occasion-specific messages, speeches, papers, and for social media
- Documenting the specifications, design, features, and operation of software applications and Information Systems (IS) hardware and technologies
- Interviewing architects, engineers, and other technical resource personnel to ensure the accuracy of all information presented
- Participate in client meetings and prepare estimates for client projects
- Provide on-going training and monitoring new editorial employees
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with other content contributors to meet tight deadlines
- Experience with large-scale government RFP responses is preferred
- At least 7 years’ experience writing proposal sections in response to Federal Government solicitations
- At least 7 years’ experience editing proposal sections in response to Federal Government solicitations
- At least 4 years of coordinating and managing small proposals, RFIs, or Sources Sought
- Demonstrated understanding of proposal development process and techniques
Editor / Writer Job Description
- Provide effective and engaging content for CI's various sales, marketing and other communications projects for both print and digital platforms
- Collaborate with marketing and product staff to research and develop concepts for sales, advertising, marketing and other communications projects
- Take a leading role in working with the design and digital teams and other departments to ensure the successful execution of communications and marketing projects
- Provide other writing, editing and proofreading services as needed
- Exceptional written communication skills, including advanced writing and editing skills
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with professional business writing
- Knowledge of financial markets, mutual funds and other investment products
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage several projects and deadlines at once
- Develops content in English and Spanish languages for newsletters, marketing collateral, publications, the Annual and Mission Report, company Intranet, and more
- Displays mastery in writing for different styles and audiences, with ability to transition seamlessly from one project to the next
- Using computer as a communication tool
- Writing and editing, both informative and persuasive
- Managing own time efficiently
- Comprehension of complex technical information
- Maintaining productive working relationships
- Project management, including team leadership
Editor / Writer Job Description
- Help implement new brand guidelines across the Development department
- Write branded content for campaign landing pages
- Write and edit marketing emails to donors and event participants
- Works with BD Managers and practice members to write marketing and business development content, including biographies, practice descriptions, case studies, brochures, press releases, message from leadership, and advertisements
- Provides copyedits to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout all Marketing Department output
- Works with Marketing colleagues and with experts to provide substantive edits to public-facing materials
- Develops compelling and creative themes and collateral for client events and communications
- Collaborates with Marketing Director, Associate Director of Marketing Operations, and Art Director on efforts to redesign firm website and update the firm brand
- Develops and maintains an editorial calendar for the firm’s public website and for external newsletters
- Tracks and develops website content, ensuring frequent rotation of feature stories and highlighted content, and balanced representation of various practices and locations
- Applying complex style and format requirements
- Originating adhering to complex style and format requirements
- CEP work standards and procedures
- Customer and ANL policies affecting content of communication products
- Line management experience helpful
- At least 4 years of coordinating small proposals, RFIs, or Sources Sought