Position Summary:

This position is a key storyteller on the Corporate Communications team responsible for producing written content that educates and engages internal and external audiences and helps develop consistent messaging across a variety of channels. Outstanding writing, editing, and research skills are required for this role, as well as the ability to find the stories to be told. Top candidate will also have a firm understanding of PR practices and principles, with journalism or media experience a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates a variety of written content including feature articles, internal newsletters, Web materials, fact sheets, infographics, Q&A documents, speeches, video scripts, presentations, special projects and other materials all in the brand voice for both internal and external audiences.

• Research, mine, develop, and write enterprise news and feature stories with a focus on elevating the company’s reputation and fostering company pride and engagement with employees.

• Collaborate with other departments including HR, Creative Hub, and brand teams to identify both story needs and story opportunities and to execute the agreed upon content.

• Provide copy direction and support to other teams, including HR, Finance, and the Executive Office.

• Review other team members’ materials and suggest improvements as needed.

• Partner with any external agencies driving content and major asset development for special projects.

• Liaise with Legal department as needed to ensure all copy considers laws governing copy such as registered and trademarked symbols, country of origin, issues communication, etc.

• Support team members with the development of presentations and reports.

Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Teamwork Responsibilities:

Partner with Team Members, Business Owners, Designers, Writers, Project Managers, and Account Executives to help ensure creative work meets all expectations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of BA in English, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related field

• 3-5 years of professional writing experience in PR, the news media or related field

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.

• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and project coordination skills. Proficiency in AP Style.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to tailor writing style to suit the target audience.

• Capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Meticulous attention to detail; clear and concise communication, commitment to producing quality product; deadline conscious and ability to work quickly and independently with tight turnaround times.

• Familiarity with print & online media; Journalism experience a plus.

• Software experience in Mac and Windows applications, including Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Powerpoint. Experience with Salesforce and content management systems a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a computer, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations, and may lift, push, pull, or move 10-15 pounds. This position may occasionally travel domestically or internationally. Visual requirements include distant, close, and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment typically is a standard office environment shared with other employees. The work environment may also include work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic, international, and shipboard travel. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations.