JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Key Duties and 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:

• 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.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Experience with writing copy for a variety of mediums: print and digital.