Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Manage, revise, and generate content including:
- Write for a highly technical audience in various formats (e.g., newsletters, publications, online, and press releases)
- Seek and compile comments and feedback to focus and structure new and existing documents
- Ensure content is consistent across all Association IP and propagate updates
- Translate technical concepts into easily understood written deliverables
- Follow established document designs and standards
- Transform technical concepts into easily understood content while applying A/E/C industry standards and best practices.
- Research A/E/C issues:
- Develop process and procedure documentation for Construction Managers.
- Maintain relationships with and interview SMEs to gain an understanding of industry topics and develop content
- Organize and host peer-review processes and focus groups to validate content
- Verify and document facts using standard reference sources
- Publications Operations
- Support the production process (scheduling of projects, monitoring content deadlines, etc.)
- Manage publication sales, fulfillment, and inventory functions
- Manage online bookstore (web updates, marketing, pricing)
- Analyze data and monitor progress against revenue goals
- Budget development
- Manage customer support for publications related calls and emails
- Oversee copyright permissions
- Maintaining publication resource files
Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in professional writing or similar field required, Master’s Degree preferred – or comparable experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum five years of experience writing technical documentation, A/E/C industry preferred
- Effectively work with volunteer leaders and committees
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment and meet association deadlines
- Highly organized with attention to detail and a passion for quality
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Telecommuting/Remote work with the occasional office visits
- High-quality internet connection
- Ability to perform some duties outside of “normal work hours” including evenings and weekends.
- Travel: up to 25%
Internally this position is called Content, Director To Apply Simply email your resume and salary requirements to Aileen Hedden at [email protected] with “CMAA - Content Manager #2020-2599 ASAE” as the subject of the email. Please include your resume as a Word or PDF attachment to the email and paste your cover letter in the body of your email. Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This position may require pre-employment screening potentially including a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. You can learn more about our actions on our blog. |
