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System One

Lead Copy Editor/Writer

System One, Bellview, Florida, United States,


Lead Copy Editor/Writer

Location:

Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Pensacola, FL, Vienna, VA or Winchester, VAPay Rate:

Open to Both C2C and W2 optionsPosition Type:

Multiyear ContractDescriptionTo manage, influence, and lead development for communications and project management for business unit program initiatives with a focus on HR communications, including Talent Acquisition and event communications for our Gala/Annual Awards. Develop, implement, evaluate, and lead communications to comply with best practices to ensure timely and effective channel/program delivery and administration. Manage and facilitate implementation and coordination of multiple, large, and highly complex programs that affect and involve business unit activities. Ensure management review of initiatives from concept through planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and transition phases. Create, design, and manage program deliverables and solutions on schedule and within scope and budget.Responsibilities:Focus on HR Communications - Talent Acquisition Communications and Gala/Annual Awards. Campaign development and execution, content development, and talent branding initiatives to target and engage top talent and enhance overall employer brand awareness.Project manage and edit copy to ensure accuracy, proper grammar, consistent brand voice, appropriate tone, and adherence to style guidelines and channel best practices.Provide guidance and feedback to the team to assist in understanding and implementation of best practices and grammar rules.Provide consultative editorial development services to clients to ensure accuracy, consistent brand voice, and adherence to style guidelines.May commission and coordinate content production by outside vendors and freelancers; edit drafts to fit business unit needs, improve readability, and adhere to best practices.Maintain a uniform editorial style to support the organization's brand and guiding principles.Serve as business unit consultant and liaison for internal communication projects.Develop cohesive communication strategies for company-wide initiatives; produce effective and timely deliverables.May manage vendor relationships, including budget analysis and planning.Create conceptual approaches and copy solutions to increase engagement and brand recognition.Provide creative solutions for campaigns, product/project launches, and other initiatives.Keep current and inform the team of organizational terms, industry standards, regulations, and copyright considerations, and remain up to date on communication trends and best practices.May be a resource for creation of campaign brief insights, key messages, value propositions, and communications strategy.Ensure communication content is tailored and aligned by audience and in accordance with the organization's strategic initiatives.Champion the organization's brand; create, contribute, implement, update, mentor, and train others on brand style guides and messaging documents.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent training, education, and experience.Experience editing and writing communications with significant impact.Advanced knowledge of marketing, advertising, direct response, and corporate communications principles.Experience managing and leading multiple projects, resolving conflicting requests, and meeting changing requirements/priorities while achieving organizational goals.Experience creating conceptual approaches and copy solutions for organizational communications.Strong oral presentation skills and ability to articulate high-level concepts into understandable language.Experience editing using AP Style.Experience writing for a variety of channels and ability to change tone while maintaining brand voice.Advanced organizational, time management, project management, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve project goals.Advanced relationship management skills to gain confidence and cooperation of team members, clients, and outside vendors.Experience with word processing and editorial applications software.Desired:

Advanced knowledge of all communication production processes.Desired:

Advanced knowledge of financial services industry and products.For immediate consideration, please apply directly or contact Ryan Pustilnik at (301) 740-2110.

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