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Content Specialist
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What they do
An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$73,326 / year median in Pennsylvania
-20% projected decline
Job Description
- Serve as lead writer and editor for marketing and communications materials.
- Write, proofread, and edit content for newsletters, blogs, press releases, proposals, reports, emails, and promotional collateral.
- Ensure adherence to SIAM's style guide across all written communications.
- Coordinate cross-departmental print production projects, managing content development, layout, timelines, and production deliverables to ensure accurate and timely mail campaigns. Publications & Newsletters
- Manage SIAM's monthly e-newsletter ( Unwrapped ), including content collection, editing, graphics creation, formatting, distribution, and performance tracking.
- Manages Inside SIAM (10 issues annually), including content development, editing, and layout in Adobe InDesign.
- Update design and templates as needed. Public Relations
- Lead SIAM's PR efforts, including generating topic ideas, drafting and distributing press releases, maintaining media contact lists, and serving as liaison to external PR firms.
- Manage media database.
- Position SIAM as a thought leader through strategic media outreach. Advertising & Promotions
- Manage SIAM's paid advertising program, including media kit updates, pricing, invoice processing, and client relationships.
- Work to expand SIAM's portfolio of advertising customers.
- Organize and manage advertising exchange partnerships and annual ad calendars.
- Collaborate on promotional copy and marketing descriptions. Special Projects and Responsibilities
- Coordinate branded merchandise orders and budgets.
- Creative member of the team who suggests new marketing ideas and angles.
- Support special marketing initiatives such as the Careers in the Mathematical Sciences brochure. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to use data insights to guide content strategy and improve performance.
- Experience with graphic design and proficiency with design software required; experience with print production preferred.
- Skills and experience to handle urgent/crisis communications or PR issues effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Adobe Acrobat required; basic HTML knowledge preferred.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly; science writing experience a plus.
- Creative thinker with strategic marketing insight.
- Team-oriented with ability to work independently. Performance Expectations
- Deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaborate effectively across departments.
- Advocate for SIAM's mission and understand its audience.