General Description: Reporting to the Chief of External Relations, this position will originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Work may involve internal communications, marketing/advertising, and strategic communications.
Individual should be able to adhere to prescribed editorial guidelines without sacrificing creativity.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Duties involve conducting research and writing and editing internal employee communication, press releases, newsletters, speeches/talking points, Board of Directors’ documents and reports, marketing and promotional materials, website content, and social media.
Research, develop, and create industry-related topics that align with business goals.
Create, develop, and publish high-quality, engaging, and relevant content to promote VCSFA.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on written assignments to include Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and department heads, to ensure consistency of content.
Write, develop, and edit event scripts, speeches, Board of Directors’ documents and reports, marketing and promotional materials, press releases, interviews and any other external communications.
Assists the External Relations team with social media, graphics, and web production.
Work with internal graphics team to develop written collateral materials, marketing campaigns, and presentations.
Helps the team craft and refine ideas, report, and write articles on a routine basis for VCSFA website and newsletter.
Support launch guest-operations as required.
Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARD
General Education:
College: Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Major: English, Journalism, Communication Studies or related field
Job-Related Experience: Seven plus years of proven professional writing experience as well as experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and/or marketing.
Experience conducting research using multiple sources.
Experience working in coordination with and/or leading graphics teams in the development of visual presentations and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with aerospace, launch, and/or engineering preferred.
Certifications: None
Licenses, etc.
: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge:
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing and promoting a product or service.
Knowledge of marketing strategy and tactics.
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods using alternative ways to inform via written, oral and visual media.
Skills:
Proven skill and work experience as a Content Writer.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications.
Skilled in effectively conveying information to others.
Abilities:
Ability to tailor writing style to suit the target audience.
Ability to work on multiple writing projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to timely meet deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Physical Demands: Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
Regularly perform desk-based computer tasks
Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand.
Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, and sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color vision required.
Position may travel between sites at a minimum of once a month, with the possibility of more frequent travel required and possible national and international travel.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting.
Salary: Up To $71,007