What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Writer position at Gregory FCA?
Gregory FCA, an integrated PR firm, is looking for a Staff Writer to work closely with the Editorial team and PR teams across the firm. The right candidate has a strong portfolio of content and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create compelling content for news releases, blog posts, bylined articles and more while working in a team environment.
- Fact-check and proofread documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar, punctuation, spelling and AP style.
- Adhere to and prioritize all deadlines.
- Draft questions for and interview subject-matter experts for various written content.
- Participate in client calls and briefings.
- Upload, format, optimize and publish blog posts as needed.
- Create social media copy and social buttons as needed.
- Manage visual content for client blogs (e.g., uploading photos, interfacing with internal graphic design resources) as necessary.
- Acquaint yourself with issues, processes, terms, products and regulations specific to client industries by reading and subscribing to appropriate media, blogs, social feeds, etc.
- Monitor media throughout the day, and stay up to date on client-relevant news.
- Attend and participate in company and team training events.
- Support marketing and business development projects, as needed.
- All other tasks as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related field
- 2-3 years of professional experience
- Experience with generative AI, SEO, WordPress, and/or social media is a plus.
Experience/Skills:
- Command of the English language, including the ability to proofread for grammar, style and consistency; superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of AP style is a plus
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Self-motivated and driven
- Ability to multitask and hit deadlines
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and operational and productivity tools
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance, among other benefits.
Gregory FCA is an equal opportunity employer, and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on account of a person’s sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference, or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.
