Senior Editor / Writer Job at Continental Cooperative Services, Harrisburg, PA

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  • Continental Cooperative Services
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Organize and manage content flow for multiple publications, coordinating work of contributing editors, writers, columnists
  • Produce a variety of content, including news and feature writing, photography, and other communications, for publication and other organizational use
  • Provide quality control of publications and products through editing and proofreading
  • Provide coverage of events, including meetings and other media opportunities
  • Provide communications support for departmental and organizational tasks as required
  • Represent the organization at various events and functions
  • Develop and maintain contacts with affiliated organizations
  • Develop and maintain media contacts
  • Provide editorial guidance to writers, columnists
  • Coordinate training events for communicators
  • Write/edit stories, articles, press releases, business briefs, and other communications as needed
  • Manage publication content flow, including the work of columnists, contributing editors/writers
  • Develop stories/content for publication, conduct interviews, take photographs
  • Take an active part in the production process, communications planning, training events, and other organizational functions as needed
  • Travel to cover events and represent the organization

 

Knowledge Sets

  • Thorough knowledge of news and feature writing and editing, including intimate knowledge of the Associated Press style, required
  • Thorough knowledge of multiple media platforms, including print, digital, photographic, video, and social media, required
  • Thorough knowledge of press and media relations, interview techniques, internal and external communications required
  • Basic knowledge of publication layout and design, website management, print and digital advertising, and publication production and printing required
  • Knowledge of electric utility industry/energy policy/government operations a plus
  • Knowledge of cooperative business model/trade associations a plus

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Excellent photography/videography skills
  • Ability to understand complex issues and effectively communicate them to others
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to work with multiple technology platforms
  • Ability to coordinate work of numerous staff members, outside content providers
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under time constraints in fast-paced work environment

Experience/Education:

  • More than 10 years in writing/editing/communications/public relations field; trade association, energy industry, or cooperative experience desirable
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field

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