Managing Editor jobs in Norfolk, VA

Job-Related Experience: Seven plus years of proven professional writing experience as well as experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and/or marketing. Experience conducting research using multiple sources. Experience working in coordination with and/or leading graphics teams in the development of visual presentations and PowerPoint. Familiarity with aerospace, launch, and/or engineering preferred.

Certifications: None

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary when operating a vehicle while on agency business.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing and promoting a product or service.
• Knowledge of marketing strategy and tactics.
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods using alternative ways to inform via written, oral and visual media.

Skills:

• Proven skill and work experience as a Content Writer.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications.
• Skilled in effectively conveying information to others.

Abilities:

• Ability to tailor writing style to suit the target audience.
• Ability to work on multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to timely meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Physical Demands: Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:

• Regularly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand.
• Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, and sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual and auditory acuity, including color vision required.
• Position may travel between sites at a minimum of once a month, with the possibility of more frequent travel required and possible national and international travel.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting.

Salary: Up To $71,007