Senior Writer/Editor, Intranet Communications (Midtown)

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Date: 2008-11-17, 10:28AM EST


KETCHUM PUBLIC RELATIONS
Senior Writer/Editor, Intranet Communications
Overview
The writer will be part of the corporate communications team, dedicated to providing content primarily for Ketchum’s intranet site.* This individual will work with colleagues in corporate communications and other business owners around the world to develop (writing and editing) content for the Intranet. Writing assignments will vary from the simplest news stories to more challenging assignments. The individual should be comfortable with using technology.

Primary responsibilities include:

Primary focus is to provide original and innovative editorial content for the company’s intranet site. This involves both writing and editing content.
Hands-on page design and graphics development for intranet news site
Develop and maintain editorial calendar for daily intranet news site, varying content to include corporate announcements, awards, office news, as well as original content meant to motivate and inform employees in the network.
Develop relationships with different groups within Ketchum in order to gain a greater understanding of the business, and then use the understanding to accurately and creatively convey Ketchum’s messages to diverse online audiences.
Strategize ways to increase and drive traffic to the company’s intranet site (also measure traffic).
Work with constituencies within Ketchum to ensure that static information housed on the intranet is up-to-date.
Maintain electronic archives of internal communications.
Manage production schedule.
Secondary responsibilities include:

Assist in developing and expanding new outlets for internal communication
Additional duties as assigned
Serve as back-up for editor of agency Web site, Ketchum.com
Job Requirements

Excellent writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills
Design and graphics experience
Self-motivated and comfortable imposing deadlines on senior managers
Technical ease, if not expertise. Ideally have an understanding of FrontPage and PhotoShop and the ability to master new technologies, including content management system, etc.
Ability to develop original and innovative content for publication
Familiarity with new media tools, including blogs, podcasts, wikis, RSS, etc.
A “can do,” resourceful attitude, and a commitment to providing exciting, unparalleled content for the Web
Good “people skills;” ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse personalities across the network
Ability to be agile and communicate well within a fast-paced team
Ability to manage multiple projects on a daily deadline
A degree, preferably in a communications field, and 5+ years of writing experience

* Position will contribute to upcoming project to revamp site.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

WWW.KETCHUM.COM

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