Job Description
Editor
6 month + contract
Pleasanton, CA
Overview of Position: The Associate Editor manages content for the company’s global corporate web site and other external interactive communications as assigned. The Associate Editor provides work direction to the interactive communications coordinator and contract writers as necessary. Strong coordination with the external and internal communications teams, brand and reputation team, and web team required.Newspaper or Journalism background preferred
The resource should have full print writing/publications background who are familiar with:
AP Style
Write Copy
Edit Copy
Key Job Responsibilities (essential position functions):
· Editorial oversight and advancement of the website and related micro-sites â€" includes developing editorial calendar, agenda, content assignments, copy editing, approval and clearance, and feedback.
· Develop and own the editorial standards and guidelines for external interactive communications for the website, related micro sites, and all other global external web sites.
· Work on special assignments as needed that require writing, editing and editorial oversight for external audiences.
· Provide editorial advice and direction to business units with communications needs on the website and other external business units’ web sites.
· Maintain editorial style guide and content strategy documents for the website.
· Manage contract writers.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Experience in generating and managing content for a "destination site" with engaging content and interactive community elements is a must.
- Track record for building a large online audience.
- Proven ability to strategize, manage and develop content for the web and rich media that enhances a company's brand and reputation.
- Ability to prioritize writing and editorial resources and coordinate schedules, budgets and staffing needs.
- Knowledge of AP style and principles of "writing for the Web/rich media."
- Experience providing communications and editorial advice/direction in a large multi-national organization is desired, but not mandatory.
- Previous experience working with interactive marketing agencies and advertising agencies is desired, but not mandatory.
This is NOT a technical writer position.
Please contact Janice Channing for more details at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or 800-220-0074 ext 288 or 925-460-8270 ext 288
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