Position Title: Editorial Business Writer
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Annual Salary (determined on experience)
Job Description:
iMiller Public Relations (iMPR) is seeking an experienced Editorial Business Writer with extensive writing and editing experience; experience within the telecommunications/IT industry is preferred. The Editorial Business Writer will be responsible for client deliverables including (but not limited to):
- Press Releases / Media Alerts
- Articles
- Blogs
- Website Content
- Abstracts
- Awards Submissions
- Media Pitches
- White Papers
- Case Studies
- Research Documents
- Reports
- Presentation / Other Collateral
- Datasheets
- Corporate Literature
- and more
Duties & Job Functions:
- Work with Account Managers to obtain clear guidance on client deliverables and maintain/adhere to strict timelines and due dates
- Keep track of all writing projects and deliverables for assigned accounts on personal master project tracker; provide weekly/bi-weekly updates of project status on status report update requests
- Perform interviews with iMPR customers and their clients to obtain project descriptions and critical messaging to be included
- Develop original content and tailor messages based on customer-specific messaging documents provided while keeping the target audiences in mind
- Proofread all text to ensure consistency, accuracy, flow, and logical structure
- Use correct grammar and spelling
- Ensure the text is in line with customer’s correct ‘style’
- Fact-check and validate statements/sources
- Edit / fact-check and finalize documents
- Update internal content project tracker on a daily basis
Requirements:
- Excellent written English, including exceptional spelling and grammar
- Meticulous approach to work and an eye for detail
- Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
- Three to Five (3-5) years of related experience
- A degree and diploma in Communications, Journalism, English, or related subject
- Professional Journalism background / writing experience a plus
- Strong technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong awareness and understanding of the IT/telecom markets; experience within the telecommunications/IT industry is preferred
If you fit the aforementioned criteria and believe you are a viable candidate, please email your cover letter, résumé and three (3) writing samples to joanna@imillerpr.com.