LUZ Contract Linguistic Proofreaders – San Francisco July 6, 2009
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Job ID: 0606/01
The Linguistic Proofreader is responsible for linguistic and formatting reviews of translated documentation. In this role, the Linguistic Proofreader performs the final quality assurance review of translations to ensure the consistency/accuracy of formatting, consistency across languages, adherence to translation specifications, etc. Training will be provided as needed.
In addition, the Linguistic Proofreader may work in a variety of languages. Command of at least one language (other than English) is required.
This is a great opportunity for young linguists who are interested in an introduction to the translation/localization industry. This freelance position does not involve translation/editing.
This position is located at our San Francisco headquarters.
Skills/Qualifications
- Background in translation/localization and/or copy editing desired
- K nowledge of at least one foreign language required
- Experience in translation, editing, or proofreading
- Familiar with translation/localization requirements
- Detail-oriented and conscientious
- Quality-oriented
- Fast learner
- Interested in continuous improvement/training
- Good interpersonal skills
To apply:
Email HR (recruit_linguists@luz.com) citing Job ID in subject line
Intuitive Surgical Marketing Communications Writer – Sunnyvale September 15, 2008
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Tracking Code: 281752-609
Reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager, the Marketing Communications Writer will be a key contributor to the success of Intuitive Surgical’s Marketing Communications team as a master of the written word.
The MarCom Writer will primarily be responsible for the clear articulation of Intuitive Surgical’s product and procedure value propositions. This role will be instrumental in maintaining branding and messaging consistency across communication platforms.
Primary focus of the role is in the development of content for print, electronic and multimedia tools used for product promotion. This work will extend into specific descriptions of the medical procedures that our products enable and will require a comfort level at working as both a writer and editor. The MarCom Writer will work with subject matter experts to produce finished copy for use in both physician and patient-facing material. Work crafted will be published in multiple outlets and will need to be tailored for use on the web, in interactive CD-ROM’s, in promotional brochures and data sheets. The position will also contribute to public relations and corporate communications material and will provide MarCom support for the company at large including Human Resources, Training and Investor Relations.
This position has responsibility and authority to:
- Conceptualize the purpose, tone and precedence of messaging
- Outline, draft, edit and refine written content
- Tailor messaging for use in print and electronic media, presentations, press releases and other communications vehicles as needs warrant
- Ensure messaging reflects an appropriate voice for technical or laypersons
- Develop project-specific communication plans
- Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional contributors
- Prioritize and manage multiple copy jobs simultaneously
- Assist with MarCom projects and editorial support as necessary
- Support MarCom manager as needs warrant, e.g. represent MarCom during internal and external meetings
Required Skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Marketing Communications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications or equivalent experience
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate, fluent in MS Office, especially MS Word, PowerPoint
- Solid editorial experience with portfolio of published work Desired
- Knowledge of surgery or experience, interest in medical device marketing
- Experience, interest and aptitude for information design
To apply:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=281752&company_id=15609&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=1010725&aid=1
NBC Universal (Local Integrated Media network) Managing Editor – San Jose September 15, 2008
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Job #: 842875
The Managing Editor directs the execution of the local online extension of NBC’s Local Integrated Media network, ensuring the offering is consistently fresh, differentiated, impactful and relevant to a new generation of local users. The role combines acute attention to detail, creativity, editorial judgment and flair, and dynamic, day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 news-gathering operation. It requires working under the strategic direction of NBC Local’s national team while collaborating with a local newsroom and network of area-based content providers.
- Drives the operational vision for the NBC Local site’s online strategy, including managing the local editorial “voice,” programming the homepage and key index pages, gathering and prioritizing content from a range of sources and feeds, managing the execution of publishing workflows, adhering to editorial styleguides, standards and practices, and hitting aggressive benchmarks for the volume and frequency of content publication.
- Works with both national and local third-party providers to facilitate the acquisition, editing and promotion of local content, including (but not limited to) News, Weather, Traffic, Entertainment, Health and Community features.
- Manages a small local team of content managers, and coordinates among non-web-dedicated staff who will be responsible for producing and publishing content.
- Develops a working connection with teams at other local content centers.
- Assists in the hiring of local editors, bloggers and other content creators.
- Leads the mobilization of online teams in the event of breaking-news stories.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years experience working in a major news-gathering operation.
- Undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, media, communications, political science or English required.
Desired
- Entrepreneurial skills; the ability to find new ways of reaching local audiences.
- Experience in managing online editorial teams within a matrixed organization.
- A solid base of contacts throughout the local online industry, with proven ability to identify and recruit talent – e.g. editors, writers and bloggers.
- Attention to detail and ability to parse statistical research and analysis and make operational and editorial adjustments accordingly.
- Working knowledge of digital technology, particularly content-management tools.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills.
- Ability to perform in fast-paced environments, to shift priorities quickly among multiple projects and to “get it done” on short notice.
- Rewrite and headline writing experience.
General
NBC Bay Area is the NBC-owned and -operated station serving San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose and ten Bay Area Counties. NBC Universal is an equal opportunity employer. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.
To apply:
http://www.gecareers.com/GECAREERS/GECControllerServlet?actionid=90001&checkFlag=&Theme=US&Job=842875&Business=&Function=&State=&Country=&Page=1&position_title=
Medimedia Editorial Director – San Bruno September 15, 2008
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Ref ID: mmus-00002465
MediMedia USA, Inc. is an innovative specialty healthcare communications, publishing and medical education company with over 1,600 employees in seventeen U.S. locations. With a presence in every portion of the U.S. that manufactures, markets and sells healthcare products and services, our extensive resources allow us to provide a consistent level of excellence.
Krames, a division of The StayWell Company and MediMedia, is the healthcare industry’s premier publisher of consumer health information products sold into the business-to-business market. Our innovative team of health publishing professionals is seeking an Editorial Director.
This is a senior product development management position reporting to the VP & Publisher. The Editorial Director will develop and implement the overall publishing strategy of all Krames content and publications for all markets in electronic and print formats. Responsibilities include planning, directing and driving product management activities; leading the Editorial group toward building new electronic products and growing current product lines; creating project scope and content requirements as well as determining timelines. You will also work closely with Executive Director of Content, the Sales and Marketing teams, and the Electronic Solution team in executing project plans.
Qualified candidates must have:
- 6+ years’ health publishing and electronic product development experience
- Successful management experience; strong leadership, project management and problem solving capabilities
- Ability to work well on cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical skills; outstanding written communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify stakeholder needs and engage customers and external advisors in obtaining market and product feedback
- Knowledge of basic product marketing methods and techniques
- Must also have strong business knowledge of the healthcare market, the medical industry and/or medical communications and publishing
- Approximately 25% travel required
- A proven track record of developing health information products or product management experience within the healthcare industry is desired
- RN, MPH, MBA or equivalent preferred
Krames offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a business casual work environment, free parking, and access to a BART shuttle.
If you are a self-directed professional with solid people management skills and you meet the qualifications required above, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by applying online directly via our corporate career center.
To apply:
https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=798&ji=2267900&sn=I
Pearson Site Editor – Berkeley or offsite September 15, 2008
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Req Number: 00025714
Site Editor (Acquisitions Editor)
The desire is to have this position located in Berkeley, California office; however remote locations will also be considered.
Site Editor, Online Content, will be responsible collaborating with Peachpit editorial and marketing in setting the strategic direction of Peachpit.com’s editorial content, including the topic areas of Photoshop, Flash, web design, Apple, Adobe, digital video, and other areas as needed. Site Editor will manage and grow key topic areas of our web site and implement direction by selecting, acquiring, producing, and featuring content on these sites in so that they the richest and most compelling content assets available anywhere on the Web. Focus will be in engaging Peachpit, New Riders, Adobe Press etc. existing authors to provide content for new Articles.
To apply:
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search/detail.cfm?SN=194&ID=17285000&jexp=3
Health Net Writer/Editor – San Rafael September 15, 2008
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Job code: 08002442
MHN, Inc., is the behavioral health subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. Serving over 10.5 million members, MHN provides Employee Assistance Programs, managed behavioral healthcare, wellness programs and workplace productivity solutions that help employees live better and companies work better.
Health Net Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation’s largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net’s mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company’s POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company’s Web site at www.healthnet.com
JOB SUMMARY:
Researches and writes copy for MHN’s internal and external audiences, including Intranet articles (news items and features), promotional materials, announcements, email messages, scripts, presentations, marketing collateral and more.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Writes and publishes a variety of communications products for internal and external audiences, applying appropriate language, style and media to suit message and audience.
- Writes content for marketing collateral, business summaries, facts sheets, scripts, presentations, letters, question and answer documents, public relations materials, newsletters, memoranda, announcements and stories.
- May also researches and writes media and press release materials, content for web pages, periodicals, scripts, speecehes, etc.
- Provides communications consultation services to assigned businesses, including counseling on methods for developing and distributing effective communications.
- Supports meetings and events, by providing collateral materials, announcements, speeches, and promotional materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, English, Journalism or comparable discipline, required
Experience:
- Minimum five years experience in communications, employee relations or public relations or other related experience in communication and marketing support, preferably in a corporate setting. Experience collaborating with other writers and editors, and with designers.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and editing skills, using a variety of writing styles to inform business, management and consumer audiences
- Excellent understanding of brand, voice and audience
- Demonstrated ability and habits in being well organized, independent, and productive
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize intelligently and deliver on deadline
- Strong ability to learn and use new applications, and to research and understand business materials
- Experience using intermediate to advanced features in computer applications, particularly for word processing and presentations
- Solid interpersonal skills
Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background and drug screening.
To apply:
https://healthnet.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=176781&art_servlet_language=en&selected_language=en&csNo=10021#topOfCsPage
Facebook Copy Editor – Palo Alto September 15, 2008
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The User Communications team is a division of the User Experience and Design team. This group drives and monitors messaging and how Facebook speaks to its users about its product. Providing the “voice of Facebook” at every level, from the blog to the error messages, falls to the collaborative work of this team with virtually every part of the company. The User Communications team is looking for a talented copy editor. The copy editor will report in to the Senior Editor. This position is full-time and based in Palo Alto, Calif.
Responsibilities:
- Execute on strategic style and voice across Facebook.com
- Drive messaging direction and language for specific products and native applications
- Work with PMs, Engineers, and Designers to create all necessary copy pre and post-launch of new products
- Act as consultant with teams across the company to ensure a consistent Facebook voice
- Provide editorial feedback for blog posts related to assigned projects
Requirements:
- A BA/BS with at least a minor in English, communications, or a related field
- Technical fluency and interest in technology
- A talent for and interest in writing clear prose
- Deep knowledge of Facebook’s products and functionality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in working in diverse areas of the company and with many different partners
- Strong attention to detail, ability to drive consensus and problem solve
- Great patience and a good attitude towards coworkers
To apply:
http://www.facebook.com/jobs/position.php?st=Copy%20Editor
Financial Engines Proofreader/Editor – Palo Alto September 15, 2008
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Editor of Customer Communications
Financial Engines Inc. is seeking a detailed orientated communications review specialist with strong editing skills. This individual will report to the Manager, Communications Support and will be responsible for the review of all customer campaign materials for data and grammatical accuracy as well as product integrity. Timeliness, accuracy, and ability to quickly learn nuances of product offerings are required attributes. The individual will be responsible for managing the daily volume and flow of communication team requests and establishing a communications review process with define timeframes and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the final approval of all communications campaign materials for release to production.
- Work closely with Communication Managers, Investor Communications, Communication Coordinators, Production and Legal to ensure timely delivery of approved campaigns to meet customer deadlines.
- Maintain hard and soft copies of approvals.
Qualifications:
- Project management experience.
- Quality Control and/or proofreading experience.
- Ability to excel in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
- Excellent organizational and communications skills, attention to detail and follow-up.
To apply:
Email HR
FibroGen Senior Medical Writer – South San Francisco September 15, 2008
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Job Code: 8-124 BSP
Description
The Senior Medical Writer is responsible for writing, editing, and/or reviewing clinical documents including, but not limited to, clinical study reports, investigator’s brochures, integrated regulatory summary documents, protocols, and manuscripts. This individual creates documents that effectively and clearly convey scientific data, ensuring that such documents comply with regulatory, journal or other guidelines in terms of content, structure, and style. Additional responsibilities include the following:
- Write high-quality clinical documents that support FibroGen’s goals and objectives.
- Identify the customers for each document, and formulate and convey key messages clearly and concisely for those customers.
- Understand the key components/messages for regulatory submissions as embodied in FDA and ICH guidelines, for instance, the Clinical Expert Report and Clinical Overview components of the Common Technical Document.
- Keep current with therapeutic area(s) relevant to assigned projects.
- Use appropriate FibroGen stylistic conventions.
- Keep up-to-date on the software needed for this position.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a medical writer; an undergraduate degree in a scientific discipline, pharmacy, or medicine is preferred; an advanced scientific degree is a plus.
- Knowledge of, or aptitude for understanding, medicine; familiarity with the drug development process and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to gather and synthesize large amounts of data.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and effective drug development documents, including the ability to turn data into visuals that convey the key messages and to communicate complex information effectively and accurately.
- Understanding of the role of various documents relevant to drug development in an international environment.
- Good team player; excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well with others.
- Proven document planning and project management skills.
- Ability to meet timelines without compromising document quality.
- Ability to communicate with professionals from many functional disciplines and to work across teams (often remotely).
- Ability to ensure consistency within and across documents to avoid confusion.
- Competency in relevant software applications.
To apply:
http://careers.clinicaspace.com/Jobs/Public/JobDetails.aspx?JOB_ID=233249&type=partner&source=topusaFJ_ppc
SEGA Contract Web Editor – San Francisco September 15, 2008
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The Web Editor will primarily focus on the management of web projects. They will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with Marketing, Web Team, and Sega Europe.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Scheduling and Reporting
- Promotions/Communication
- Management
- Industry Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent knowledge of handling and routing PhotoShop files.
- Understanding of HTML and other internet related technologies.
- Excellent and consistent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert project management skills.
- Excellent judgment and problem solving skills.
- Excellent understanding or interest of broader entertainment industry, games, music, and movies.
- Manages and executes multiple projects successfully and simultaneously
- Presents ideas clearly to internal and external customers effectively.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- Exhibits leadership on projects.
Previous Experience and Education
- 3-5 years web production or project management experience
- 1-3 years of experience working with content management systems
- Bachelor’s degree in management, marketing, or related subject
To apply:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SEGAUSA&cws=1&rid=245
Bio-Rad Labs Copy Editor II – Hercules September 15, 2008
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Req Number: D08-075
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. ranks among the top ten clinical diagnostics companies worldwide, manufacturing and supporting an array of products used for medical screening and diagnosis. The group specializes in quality control systems, blood virus testing, toxicology, in vitro and genetic disorders testing, specialty chemistry, molecular pathology, and internet-based software. It is recognized worldwide as the “Gold Standard” in diabetes monitoring, broad-spectrum drug screening, and hospital epidemiology. Recently, the group introduced new products for use in the areas of diabetes monitoring, HIV testing, and proteomics.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Communications
- At least 3-4 years experience in technical writing/copy editing
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and web browser applications
- Familiarity with Mac platform a plus
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload
- Must be self motivated.
YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS ENVIRONMENT
Duties and Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Diagnostic Group’s Marketing Communications editor will assist product marketing managers with the preparation of copy for the company web site, catalogs, literature, ads, interactive media and other marketing materials. The successful candidate will edit technical and marketing-based copy while ensuring editorial standards are maintained.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development of product marketing copy, product descriptions and technical bulletins
- Maintain the highest level of copy quality and consistency, exercising a meticulous level of attention to detail
- Proofread all web, marketing and technical content (act as last check before materials are published)
To apply:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=378&ji=2255761&sn=I
Please supply your resume and a cover letter discussing your unique qualifications.
Vendavo Senior Technical Writer – Palo Alto September 15, 2008
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Job ID: 595261
A senior technical writer is responsible for the following:
- Creating documentation about configuring and customizing Vendavo products (for internal and external configuration engineers).
- Create and maintain tools documentation.
- Create API documentation.
- Create code examples in Java, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Review online developer forums for answers to common questions and user-generated content to include in the documentation
- Work closely with the development team, attend regular project meetings, and represent the interests of the writing group.
Skills
- Programming in Java, JavaScript, and SQL
- Can interview engineers via e-mail, in person, and phone to get required information.
- Can analyze design/development documentation to assess information completeness and gaps.
- Understand relational databases (Oracle and/or DB2) and SQL.
- 4 years experience with FrameMaker.
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
- An ability to act as a writer, editor, and peer reviewer
Experience:
- 5 years experience creating developer documentation from scratch
- Experience and understanding of J2EE and N-tier applications
- Programming familiarity (experience a plus), preferably Java and OOP
- XML familiarity
A successful candidate has experience using the following applications:
- FrameMaker 7.2 or 8.0
- PaintShop Pro or similar image editing software
- CVS or other source control software
- Ecipse or some other IDE
Preferred Experience:
- Either educational or practical experience with Java
To apply:
Email Joni Bartlett
Cengage Learning Vocabulary Editor – Belmont September 15, 2008
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Global Production and Manufacturing Services (GPMS), a shared services division of Cengage Learning, supports our business unit customers in their goal of supplying education and training solutions to their customers across the globe by providing world class production and manufacturing services.
BACKGROUND: Vocabularies and indexing are critical components of Cengage Learning’s overall value proposition. To meet customer demand for current, targeted, and customized solutions, Cengage Learning (CL) must optimize the quality, accuracy, standardization, and efficiency of vocabularies and indexing. The Vocabulary Development Team is a center of excellence within the broader Indexing Services organization responsible for creating and maintaining controlled vocabularies that support the successful customer search experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Contributes to the development and implementation of standard controlled vocabularies, including thesauri, classification vocabularies, and named entity authority files, to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with a competitive edge for Cengage Learning products and publications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, documents, and maintains the Cengage Learning master thesaurus and other controlled vocabularies. Maps outside vocabularies to CL vocabularies to support initiatives with other information providers. May map, link, or classify CL vocabulary elements in support of vocabulary reengineering goals.
- Collaborates with various CL business units and outside contractors as needed to coordinate vocabulary development, vocabulary reengineering, and indexing efforts. Provides input to schedules and project plans for vocabulary development projects and monitors milestone and completion dates. May function as project lead as appropriate.
- Works with key stakeholders to define and document internal and external customer requirements for specific subject area, topical thesauri, and/or classification vocabularies for CL products and services. Recommends implementation of standard vocabularies in information products and services.
- Responds to indexer and customer feedback on vocabulary-related problems or issues, conducting research as needed. May update legacy content to reflect vocabulary changes. Recommends customer-focused improvements to vocabulary content and editorial policy as appropriate.
- Monitors industry standards, practices, and trends in controlled vocabulary management and usage. Researches and evaluates existing thesauri and classification vocabularies.
- Establishes and coordinates effective communication within team and with other departments and areas to exchange information, coordinate common efforts, initiate new projects, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Performs additional responsibilities as needed to achieve company goals
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- BA or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in library/information science desirable.
- Knowledge of basic information retrieval concepts and practices required.
- Familiarity with thesaurus or other controlled vocabulary development experience in a database publishing environment preferred.
- Minimum one year experience working with the electronic management of information and use of computers required. Online searching and indexing experience preferred. Training in or experience with relational databases preferred.
- Knowledge of database publishing and database and document management concepts and techniques required. Experience with Gale or other electronic CL products and services, editorial policies, markets, and competitive information products preferred. Understanding of CL’s customers’ needs and commitment to meeting them required
- Experience in the use of vocabulary management software applications preferred. Proficiency in basic office software applications, understanding of computer technology, and interest in and ability to learn new computer skills required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff and internal customers, and the ability to build consensus across functional areas required.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and responsibilities within deadlines required.
- Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.
To apply:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=LEARNING&cws=1&rid=1686
IDEO Marketing Editor – Palo Alto September 15, 2008
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We’re looking for a savvy editor with a penchant for big picture thinking—a lover of both micro and macro.
IDEO helps companies innovate. We design products, services, environments, and digital experiences for organizations seeking new ways to provide value for their customers. Our work environment appeals to self-directed, flexible types who have great interpersonal skills, learn quickly, work and play hard.
IDEO is looking for a marketing editor to oversee the firm’s global corporate communications. This role is based out of our Palo Alto office and plays a significant part in IDEO’s marketing and communications group, a small and dynamic team spanning the US, Europe and Asia. In addition, IDEO’s marketing editor will share a delightful bridge with the IDEO design community, sharing in common a passion for design and its potential to effect positive change in the world.
IDEO’s marketing editor will craft an authentic, human-centered view of IDEO using such public-facing channels as ideo.com, business development tools, partnership opportunities, and other print and multimedia vehicles. Working closely with IDEO’s content coordinator, the marketing editor will write, edit, and curate project case studies; award entries; creative briefs; press materials; and other brand expressions, leveraging IDEO’s work to build client relationships and community awareness. Experience managing projects, teams, and schedules will be helpful in keeping ahead of internal and external deadlines. This person will also work with IDEO designers, directors, and partners to craft and edit white papers, presentations, and articles. To best support our thought leaders, the marketing editor should have a hearty appetite of their own for cultural, social, and technological movements—think, sustainability, network culture, design for developing economies, education, branding, health and wellness, and so on.
This person should be a practiced writer and editor with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Maybe you’re coming from the publishing world as an associate editor, or maybe you’ve worked in marketing and communications for another leading-edge firm. As such, you should be familiar with the major style guides, know how to write and edit for both print and digital media, be able to read proofreaders marks, and, of course, know how and when to break the rules.
To this role you would bring the ability to collaborate with various disciplines, an enthusiasm for imparting communications know-how, and a flexible work style that can fluidly shift from solo to group scenarios. If we had our druthers, you’d also have a stellar sense of humor, a food addiction, at least one neurotic family member, and a longtime live-in relationship with music.
To apply:
Email HR
Linden Lab Web Editor – San Francisco September 14, 2008
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Linden Lab is seeking an experienced and dedicated Web site editor to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position should be a strong writer or blogger who is comfortable with Web publishing tools and technologies. We’re looking for someone to help support our editorial and marketing teams with content development for various Web sites related to the popular 3D virtual world Second Life. Previous experience with Second Life is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates and edits text and image content for Secondlife.com and Secondlifegrid.net
- Reviews user content submissions for approval and publishing to Web
- Communicates with Second Life users in support of various editorial initiatives
- Provides assistance with Lindenlab.com and preparation of PR/marketing materials
- Tracks performance metrics for the content that is created and then uses this data to improve content strategy
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated writing for online blogs and/or publications. You will need to write persuasive, clear content in a variety of contexts, with an emphasis on brevity and simplicity.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of online virtual worlds.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Web-based publishing tools and technologies.
- Knowledge of SEO principles a plus.
- Knowledge and experience in the Second Life community a significant plus.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years writing experience in customer or client-facing online communication.
- Samples of online editorial content development (e.g. blogs, web videos, etc.).
To apply:
Email your resume to HR in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.
