Writing & Editorial Specialist Job at High Lantern Group in Asheville

Writing & Editorial Specialist

Location: Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, D.C., New York, NY or Asheville, NC

High Lantern Group (www.highlanterngroup.com) is adding to its growing writing and editorial team. We are looking for an experienced writer and editor, with demonstrated ability in professional writing, who will enjoy and excel at creating client-ready content across a wide range of complex topics in business, technology, and life sciences.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to: draft clear, persuasive content on a diverse range of topics; create outlines with strong arguments based on your review of interview notes, research, and client discussions; revise content based on feedback from multiple reviewers; and deliver content that is proofread to the highest degree without any errors.

A successful candidate will be able to lead and co-lead projects across a range of client needs, including white papers, keynote addresses, editorials, and event summaries, as well as internal needs, including communications strategies, playbooks, key messages, talking points, and business narratives.

This is an opportunity to join a highly successful strategic consulting firm experiencing rapid growth. The successful candidate must bring a strong baseline writing and communications skillset. The successful candidate will also be comfortable working for large clients across technology and the life sciences.

Please submit 3 writing samples along with your resume and cover letter. This role will include 3-4 days in-person per week.

Responsibilities:

1. Write first drafts of messaging, op-eds, white papers, fact sheets, talking points, etc.
2. Create communications strategies, plans, and playbooks for client teams
3. Interact with corporate leaders from human resources, technology, manufacturing, finance, translating their business ideas into clear prose.
4. Revise and finalize drafts based on feedback from clients and colleagues, including the ability to translate high-level direction into concrete changes and improvements
5. Quickly learn complex new subject areas across a range of sectors, including healthcare, aging, technology, issue advocacy, and others
6. Manage a busy editorial calendar with multiple simultaneous requests, including a mix of recurring pieces, long-term projects, and unexpected fast-turns
7. Engage in client-facing meetings, strategy discussions, and events
8. Suggest ideas for how to improve client deliverables and execution

Desired Experience, Attributes, and Skills:

1. Demonstrated writing experience with a record of effective pieces, preferably in strategic communications or public affairs
2. Experience interacting with business leaders and their staff. Solid grasp of corporate organizations, roles, internal communications, product marketing, and business messaging.
3. Focus on concise content for busy readers
4. Ability to reflect client preferences, strategic considerations, and ambiguous feedback in deliverables
5. Close attention to detail and tireless commitment to eliminating errors and typos

High Lantern Group provides a competitive salary, benefits and bonus package for our employees and new joiners. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for new joiners for this role is $75,000- $125,000. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual's experience and expertise.

High Lantern Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.