Senior Writer/Editor

Responsibilities

• Produces content and manages content calendars, schedules and other editorial responsibilities for our website and corporate publications.
• Responsible for planning and creating PCL’s annual report.
• Provides superior editing and proofreading support and ensures content across all channels is on strategy and supports the PCL brand.

Ensures published pieces match PCL’s voice, tone and style requirements.

• Writes and edits technical reports and policy documents with a particular focus on clarity and specificity.
• Creates content for a variety of platforms. We’re looking for someone who can write and edit compelling content across a variety of styles and channels content that builds unique and impactful communications that engage our audiences.
• Work with and influence internal clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to shape stories and direct content to appropriate internal channels.
• Contribute to the development of integrated strategies and plans, initiatives and programs to ensure content and messaging are a lead consideration in the planning stages to ensure a holistic view across companywide communications.
• Help align business and corporate communications content and messaging with financial, shareholder, corporate, reputation and social responsibility positioning to support the brand and build the PCL story.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies that will improve content development and publishing processes. Contribute new thinking and best practices in content production and distribution from within and outside the industry.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in English, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, marketing or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in a corporate or agency setting.
• A proven track record of managing editorial responsibilities for corporate publications, such as annual reports, policy documents or technical manuals.
• Advanced editing and proofreading skills with the ability to identify business priorities and potential sensitivities.

Expert in AP writing style and superb verbal and writing skills. A portfolio of samples will be requested at the interview stage.

• Ability to communicate key technical information in plain language for general consumption.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-focused with the ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Investor relations expertise is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
30+ days ago