Senior Editor / Writer Job at Continental Cooperative Services in Harrisburg

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage content flow for multiple publications, coordinating work of contributing editors, writers, columnists
• Produce a variety of content, including news and feature writing, photography, and other communications, for publication and other organizational use
• Provide quality control of publications and products through editing and proofreading
• Provide coverage of events, including meetings and other media opportunities
• Provide communications support for departmental and organizational tasks as required
• Represent the organization at various events and functions
• Develop and maintain contacts with affiliated organizations
• Develop and maintain media contacts
• Provide editorial guidance to writers, columnists
• Coordinate training events for communicators
• Write/edit stories, articles, press releases, business briefs, and other communications as needed
• Manage publication content flow, including the work of columnists, contributing editors/writers
• Develop stories/content for publication, conduct interviews, take photographs
• Take an active part in the production process, communications planning, training events, and other organizational functions as needed
• Travel to cover events and represent the organization

Knowledge Sets

• Thorough knowledge of news and feature writing and editing, including intimate knowledge of the Associated Press style, required
• Thorough knowledge of multiple media platforms, including print, digital, photographic, video, and social media, required
• Thorough knowledge of press and media relations, interview techniques, internal and external communications required
• Basic knowledge of publication layout and design, website management, print and digital advertising, and publication production and printing required
• Knowledge of electric utility industry/energy policy/government operations a plus
• Knowledge of cooperative business model/trade associations a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent photography/videography skills
• Ability to understand complex issues and effectively communicate them to others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work with multiple technology platforms
• Ability to coordinate work of numerous staff members, outside content providers
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under time constraints in fast-paced work environment

Experience/Education:

• More than 10 years in writing/editing/communications/public relations field; trade association, energy industry, or cooperative experience desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field