Communications Editor Job Description
Communications editor
provides secondary support as needed in social media management and execution, media relations, university magazine writing and editing, and other areas.
Communications Editor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Primary in-house contact for organising committee and speakers
Working with in-house Editors to shape roadshow program
Attendance at domestic and international roadshows
Management of speaker information and abstracts
Responsibility for the scientific content on roadshow websites and programs
Liaising with other internal teams to ensure accuracy of all roadshow promotional materials
Assessing and developing ideas for roadshows
In collaboration with business stakeholders, create communication materials, including memos, speaking points, Power Point presentations, awareness messaging, poster content
Research and draft global and regional articles for the firm's intranet site to cover the business, events and other firm-wide initiatives
Publish articles using the intranet site's content management system
Communications Editor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Communications Editor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the communications editor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Education, Marketing, Public Relations, Editing, Writing, Communication, Technical
Skills for Communications Editor
Desired skills for communications editor include:
Grammar
AP style and understands different styles of newspaper writing
Graphics and photography
Journalistic reporting
Social media marketing
Social media tools and SEO strategy
Writing editing
Achievements
Commenting
Concepts and techniques and style requirements
Desired experience for communications editor includes:
Assist with and execute internal communications strategy
Serve as editorial support for Corporate Communications
Support larger corporate communications efforts, when needed
Assist in ongoing development and production of the intranet properties and social/digital activities
Develop and champion high-impact content strategies themed around competition in Blizzard games, from StarCraft II global tournaments to local Hearthstone community get-togethers, the noteworthy professional and amateur Blizzard gamers who play them
A strong writing/editing background and 2-3 years of marketing and content creation experience
Communications Editor Examples
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Communications Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications editor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for communications editor
- Interface with Founder to review content strategy and secure approvals in timely manner
- Responsible for driving the content strategy, content development and execution, with a focus on new and future social/digital media and e-commerce platforms
- Forge through new ideas, new programs and new ways of communicating with the consumer via compelling yet targeted content to ultimately engage them and inspire them to become brand advocates, while adhering to corporate guidelines and legal requirements
- Work with digital media marketing team to implement SEO optimization of site content to maximize performance
- Work closely with GC colleagues for all high profile visits and events
- Work closely with GC team members, Social and Digital marketing, Creative and Community Manager for consistency of brand aesthetic and messaging
- Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout all internal web properties
- A PhD (or equivalent) in biogeoscience
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of ecology
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of genetics, molecular biology, plant science or biotechnology
Qualifications for communications editor
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team
- A comprehensive understanding of the industry's best email practices and familiarity with email marketing platforms
- Experience managing non-personal social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+
- Some basic design skills using tools like PowerPoint, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Experience with Google Analytics and Adwords is a plus
- Photography and video production experience is a plus
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Communications Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications editor
- Formulate and support high-impact content strategies themed around competition in Blizzard games, from StarCraft II global tournaments to local Hearthstone community get-togethers, the noteworthy professional and amateur Blizzard gamers who play them
- A PhD (or equivalent) in physics/applied physics/materials science
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of genetics
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of cell biology or biotechnology
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of molecular biology
- A PhD (or equivalent) in astronomy or astrophysics
- A PhD (or equivalent) in inorganic chemistry
- Edit copy for a broad range of materials geared to financial advisors and their clients
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of cancer research
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of immunology or microbiology
Qualifications for communications editor
- 6-8 years’ experience in corporate employee communications or related field
- Hands-on experience launching and/or managing the content strategy for a best-in-class intranet’
- Expert at translating business news and information in to accessible, engaging and easy-to-understand language that employees resonate with
- Significant experience with leading employee integration efforts as part of mergers and acquisitions’
- Strong combination of strategic acumen and “hands-on” orientation
- Ability to communicate effectively and at all levels in a global organization and build and nurture cross-functional relationships and partnerships
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Communications Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of communications editor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for communications editor
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to cell biology or stem cell research
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of psychology
- A thorough understanding of recent developments and trends in the field is essential
- Editorial & Packaging (editing of articles, mails, datasheets, newsletter and invites more complex deliveries of whitepapers, reports, organizational announcements)
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of protein science
- Working with Operations and Creative teams to ensure provision of the best possible still and video support for the Commercial and R&D content, including infographics
- Develops compelling individual fundraising proposals and cases for support for university initiatives and priorities
- Creates, edits and manages a library of fundraising collateral for use by gift officers
- Works closely with University Advancement gift officers to anticipate communications needs and deliver appropriate collateral
- Performs research on university initiatives, related topic areas, individuals, companies and organizations to deliver relevant proposals and content
Qualifications for communications editor
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in creating/writing content for web or other digital media
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- Exceptional written and oral communication, editing and proofreading skills
- Advanced knowledge of HTML and experience working with TeamSite or other content management systems
- Strong knowledge of the Adobe Suite – particularly PhotoShop
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with attention to detail
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Communications Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of communications editor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for communications editor
- Makes appropriate editorial decisions based on established style guides
- Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review
- Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice
- Determining the representation of their subject in the journal
- Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community
- Attending conferences and visiting research institutions
- A PhD (or equivalent) in organic, polymer or organic–inorganic hybrid functional materials
- This role is located in either our London, Berlin, Shanghai or New York office
- Plan, create, edit and publish engaging editorial content across the channels described above
- Manage an editorial staff
Qualifications for communications editor
- Ability to contribute and introduce new ideas around streamlining processes or new resources and tools for the team to utilize
- Highly organized, intrinsically motivated and a great team player with proven ability to build consensus and work collaboratively with a cross-departmental team
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make solid decisions to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Experience with graphic design for the web and print, with retouching images and designs a plus
- Capable of planning content for and overseeing the regular publication of BKDLife serving as a contributor when needed
- Minimum of three years of experience in communications or copywriting/editing
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Communications Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of communications editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for communications editor
- Deliver new content daily and manage editorial calendars
- Plan and create several standing features for Company Home including Picture This, Featured Video, Quick Poll and the large swing space banner (that appears on CoHo and all LOB pages)
- Be a strong partner who can work cross-functionally with key individuals in each business function/LOB across the regions to drive content strategy with an eye toward “premiering” stories on Company Home with broad employee appeal
- Be an excellent proofreader and writer with the ability to write in a fresh, modern, punchy voice with headlines that draw readers in
- Become an expert in writing in the CEO’s voice
- Become the resident expert on our CMS - Sharepoint, whether laying out stories, designing layouts or controlling access to content providers for various Company Home pages across the globe
- Join the Intranet Steering Committee
- Think in strategic and creative ways, pitching new ideas to partners when appropriate
- Learn partners’ fundraising priorities and propose communications products to achieve their goals
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from complex, design-intensive collateral to text-only proposals and letters
Qualifications for communications editor
- A minimum of 7 years’ professional editorial experience on a publication, news- or entertainment-oriented web site, or communications team
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word
- Native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese with excellent written communication skills
- Full proficiency in English (written and verbal)
- Five or more years professional translation experience
- Experience with localization processes and industry standard tools