Writer/Copy Editor & Proofreader - Pioneer Data Systems
New York, NY 10017
About the Job
Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New York, NY is currently looking for a Writer to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Writer / Copy Editor / Proofreader (HYBRID WORK)
Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: New York, NY
Hybrid Work: 2-3 days/week Onsite
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Writer/Copy Editor & Proofreader
Summary:
Client's Enterprise Colleague Communications and Engagement team is looking for a highly creative writer/copy editor/proofreader who can turn around a large volume of articles in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with speed and accuracy.
The writer/copy editor/proofreader will help the Client editorial team create daily content for Client internal news site that reaches all our more than 84,000 colleagues globally.
The ideal candidate is a storyteller with an editorial mindset who's equal parts journalist and corporate communicator.
You understand the difference between editorial, marketing, and promotional content and can masterfully weave Pharmaceutical's strategy and purpose through storytelling into the words you edit and write.
Responsibilities:
Edit content from writers and subject matter experts.
Restructure copy to create better flow and clarity for audiences and ensure writing tone and voice match company branding and editorial requirements
Edit, fact-check, and proofread content to make sure grammar, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly and style guides are followed
Ensure correctness and accuracy, and all content produced adheres to Client's style and editorial guidelines
Write and source content for three-day-a-week colleague engagement newsletter with responsibility for entire project end to end.
Write articles for daily publication to Client
Develop stories from conception to completion (research, interview colleagues, write, manage approvals)
Cover a wide range of topics across our business, finding new and innovative ways to bring stories to life
Manage approvals with internal business partners
Write and improve headlines and summaries that will grow readership and engagement
Select images for articles and homepage
Let up and publish daily content to Client (serve as backup)
Qualifications:
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Media, Marketing, or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related writing / proofreading role
Experience in broadcast media (e.g., tv, radio), print (e.g., newspaper and magazine), or digital publication (e.g., BuzzFeed, Oprah Daily)
Exceptional writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills (Share portfolio of 3-5 writing/editing samples)
Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to craft clear, compelling, audience-centric content that explains complicated ideas in ways that resonate and deliver value
Knowledge of AP stylebook
Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines
Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously
Strong self-management and organizational skills
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with a broad range of internal business partners
Team player who can work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and highly matrixed environment
Attention to detail and deadlines
Works well under deadline pressure with speed and accuracy
Comfortable working with content management systems
Familiarity with graphic design, web development, and video production is a plus
Familiarity with SharePoint is a plus
Hours:
This is a hybrid role, candidates must be local to NYC
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in New York, NY is currently looking for a Writer to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Writer / Copy Editor / Proofreader (HYBRID WORK)
Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: New York, NY
Hybrid Work: 2-3 days/week Onsite
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Writer/Copy Editor & Proofreader
Summary:
Client's Enterprise Colleague Communications and Engagement team is looking for a highly creative writer/copy editor/proofreader who can turn around a large volume of articles in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with speed and accuracy.
The writer/copy editor/proofreader will help the Client editorial team create daily content for Client internal news site that reaches all our more than 84,000 colleagues globally.
The ideal candidate is a storyteller with an editorial mindset who's equal parts journalist and corporate communicator.
You understand the difference between editorial, marketing, and promotional content and can masterfully weave Pharmaceutical's strategy and purpose through storytelling into the words you edit and write.
Responsibilities:
Edit content from writers and subject matter experts.
Restructure copy to create better flow and clarity for audiences and ensure writing tone and voice match company branding and editorial requirements
Edit, fact-check, and proofread content to make sure grammar, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly and style guides are followed
Ensure correctness and accuracy, and all content produced adheres to Client's style and editorial guidelines
Write and source content for three-day-a-week colleague engagement newsletter with responsibility for entire project end to end.
Write articles for daily publication to Client
Develop stories from conception to completion (research, interview colleagues, write, manage approvals)
Cover a wide range of topics across our business, finding new and innovative ways to bring stories to life
Manage approvals with internal business partners
Write and improve headlines and summaries that will grow readership and engagement
Select images for articles and homepage
Let up and publish daily content to Client (serve as backup)
Qualifications:
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Media, Marketing, or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related writing / proofreading role
Experience in broadcast media (e.g., tv, radio), print (e.g., newspaper and magazine), or digital publication (e.g., BuzzFeed, Oprah Daily)
Exceptional writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills (Share portfolio of 3-5 writing/editing samples)
Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to craft clear, compelling, audience-centric content that explains complicated ideas in ways that resonate and deliver value
Knowledge of AP stylebook
Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines
Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously
Strong self-management and organizational skills
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with a broad range of internal business partners
Team player who can work in a collaborative, cross-functional, and highly matrixed environment
Attention to detail and deadlines
Works well under deadline pressure with speed and accuracy
Comfortable working with content management systems
Familiarity with graphic design, web development, and video production is a plus
Familiarity with SharePoint is a plus
Hours:
This is a hybrid role, candidates must be local to NYC
Source : Pioneer Data Systems