Senior Writer/Editor
PCL Construction
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Produces content and manages content calendars, schedules and other editorial responsibilities for our website and corporate publications.
- Responsible for planning and creating PCL's annual report.
- Provides superior editing and proofreading support and ensures content across all channels is on strategy and supports the PCL brand. Ensures published pieces match PCL's voice, tone and style requirements.
- Writes and edits technical reports and policy documents with a particular focus on clarity and specificity.
- Creates content for a variety of platforms. We're looking for someone who can write and edit compelling content across a variety of styles and channels - content that builds unique and impactful communications that engage our audiences.
- Work with and influence internal clients and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to shape stories and direct content to appropriate internal channels.
- Contribute to the development of integrated strategies and plans, initiatives and programs to ensure content and messaging are a lead consideration in the planning stages to ensure a holistic view across companywide communications.
- Help align business and corporate communications content and messaging with financial, shareholder, corporate, reputation and social responsibility positioning to support the brand and build the PCL story.
- Identify and implement process efficiencies that will improve content development and publishing processes. Contribute new thinking and best practices in content production and distribution from within and outside the industry.
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in English, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, marketing or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in a corporate or agency setting.
- A proven track record of managing editorial responsibilities for corporate publications, such as annual reports, policy documents or technical manuals.
- Advanced editing and proofreading skills with the ability to identify business priorities and potential sensitivities. Expert in AP writing style and superb verbal and writing skills. A portfolio of samples will be requested at the interview stage.
- Ability to communicate key technical information in plain language for general consumption.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and team-focused with the ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Investor relations expertise is an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.