Senior Editor/Writer
Continental Cooperative Services - Harrisburg, PA USAWork at Continental Cooperative Services
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Overview
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA), a statewide trade association, and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Allegheny), a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative corporation, both located in Harrisburg, Pa., seek a candidate for the position of Senior Editor/Writer. The Senior Editor/Writer will assist with editing, revising, and producing a variety of professional publications. Both entities are managed by Continental Cooperative Services, which will employ the successful candidate.
Duties/Responsibilities:
•Organize and manage content flow for multiple publications, coordinating work of contributing editors, writers, columnists
•Produce 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 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, other communications as needed
•Manage publication content flow, including work of columnists, contributing editors/writers
•Develop stories/content for publication, conduct interviews, take photographs
•Take active part in production process, communications planning, training events, other organizational functions as needed
•Travel to cover events and represent organization
Knowledge Sets
•Thorough knowledge of news and feature writing and editing, including intimate knowledge of 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, 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 multiple staff members, outside content providers
•Ability to manage multiple assignments under time constraints in fast-paced work environment
Education and Experience:
•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
The organizations offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit your resume, salary expectations, and a minimum of three references to HR@ccsenergy.com.
Continental Cooperative Services is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.