Staff Writer Job at Fleet Science Center in in San Diego
Fleet Science Center in, San Diego, CA, United States, 92189
General Statement: The Staff Writer supports the Fleet's mission, vision, and visitor experience philosophy through the Brand Marketing Team's efforts. The Staff Writer is the organization's go-to content creator and a strong collaborator with experience in a wide range of marketing and communications functions, including copywriting, copyediting, and media content/public relations.
Reports to: Brand Manager
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write, edit, or proofread all forms of content in support of organizational goals, projects, and programs for use in all types of media.
- Create engaging and persuasive content that resonates with target audiences, leveraging strong writing and storytelling skills.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to achieve consistent brand representation, use of key messages, and the highest standards for internal and external communications.
- Interview subjects and manage a personal content workflow from creation through publication of a story.
- Work with the Content Marketing Coordinator to maintain the marketing and communications production workflow.
- Assist the Brand Manager with responding to inbound media inquiries, drafting copy for media releases, and preparing Fleet subject matter experts for interviews.
- Provide copy points for and/or ensure the creation of speeches/introductions for team members such as the Chief Executive Officer.
Tools and equipment used to perform this position: Personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, telephone, copier, scanner, shredder, paper cutter, project management software (such as Trello or Notion), and inter-team communication tools (such as Slack).
Supervision, direction, or guidance provided for this position: Performs routine duties without direct supervision. Supervision is needed for training on new job duties and special projects and to discuss non-routine questions or concerns.
Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:
- Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, media studies, or equivalent experience in a related field required.
- Minimum of three years of related professional work experience.
- Strong writing abilities in journalistic and informational formats and basic knowledge of Associated Press style.
- Exceptional collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail, as both a writer and editor/proofreader.
- A history of published content in periodicals, newspapers, web news outlets, and similar publications desired.
- Excellent collaborative skills with a service mindset.
Salary Range: Minimum: 24, Maximum: 26
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