Project Manager: Internal Employee Magazine | Kent, Ohio

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: Hybrid

Req ID: 209788

Position Overview

Davey is seeking a motivated, self-driven and innovative content creator to join its corporate communications team to contribute to the company’s 115-year-old employee magazine, The Davey Bulletin. This position will function within the corporate communications department, working with managers and field employees across North America to capture stories that reinforce the Davey Company’s mission, vision and core values while aligning with our brand and marketing objectives. This position will be expected to serve as the lead writer for the publication. This role is required to function well while managing individual assignments but also is expected to collaborate and integrate strongly with a team on larger initiatives. It is necessary for this position to excel at meeting deadlines while keeping multiple projects moving forward simultaneously. Attention to detail and exceptional personal and professional organization is a must.

This position will report to our corporate office in Kent, Ohio.

Job Duties

• Interviewing Davey employees in-person, on the phone, on camera, or on teleconference software on a broad scope of topics including but not limited to Davey’s research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental services provided to clients in the residential, utility, commercial and environmental markets.
• Writing feature stories and news briefs. Writing responsibilities for the Bulletin also include formatting client letter submissions, writing employee retirement, death and birth announcements. Acquiring photographs, portraits and other visual elements, including working with the company photographer to schedule portraits and photos related to Bulletin coverage are included in this responsibility.
• Coordinating internal reviews of final content pieces with subject matter expects, members of the corporate communications team and other employees and project stakeholders as needed.
• Collaboration on campaigns driven by the corporate communications team related to green industry events and initiatives that can include content brainstorming, content creation, content delivery and event support which can include event preparation, set-up, staffing and tear-down. Occasional travel may be required.
• Partnering with an external design vendor to organize each of the magazine’s 6 design layouts per year.
• Overseeing print production elements, including organizing internal mailing lists, coordinating with a printing house for print and delivery, print proofing, and other production elements as needed.
• Assign entry-level writing tasks to an intern or part-time support as available, and edit assigned tasks to ensure consistent voice and tone.
• Familiarization with the internal company style guide, and serving in an intricate role to incorporate updates to the guide as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Has a degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, or other similar field.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Has 3-5 years prior experience in content creation, professional communications, public relations, or journalism roles.
• Is fluent in using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and other Adobe photo, video and graphic design editing software, in order to efficiently link-up with designer for editing and review.
• Knows and understands their “voice” as a storyteller.
• Can relay a clear, concise and interesting message.
• Is familiar with AP Style.
• Has working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Teams, Outlook and Word.
• Is a good note-taker.
• Can accept edits and editor/supervisor feedback objectively.
• Can manage deadline pressure effectively
• Does not rely on an editor for grammatical corrections.
• Is an exceptional proofreader
• Is willing to lend a hand on projects outside their scope of work.
• Envisions growing their responsibilities and developing as a communications professional.
• Has a strong work ethic and is motivated to build a career at Davey.
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

• Full-time salaried position
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• Work laptop provided and limited professional software licensing availability
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees
  
  

This position is based in the corporate office in Kent, Ohio. Applicants will not be considered without providing references.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%