Corporate Content Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Candidate will serve as content creator and editor for all Visit California industry communications including industry blog, talking points, website, newsletter content, reports, media relations materials, contributed content and various in-house communications including special projects, executive correspondence, speech scripts, digital communications and ongoing publications.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• 75% Serve as content creator to support ongoing reporting and publications. Work closely with Visit California departments (staff) to obtain information, research appropriate content, draft corporate content in print and electronic format.  Assist with other written correspondence and materials on behalf of Visit California.
• 15% Develop content and manage editorial calendar for industry blog, Newsroom. 
• 10% Other Duties as assigned by supervisor.    

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key duty satisfactorily, as well as exhibit the following qualifications:

• Minimum four years of experience in content development and writing.
• Bachelor's degree in a writing discipline such as English, journalism, communications or related field, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training. 
• Strong knowledge of AP style.  Excellent proofreading, writing, and editing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a professional office environment. 
• Experience with writing copy for a variety of mediums: print and digital.