Content Editor and Distribution Specialist

Processing, proofing and distributing copy to domestic and international circuits via wire, PR Newswire for Journalists web service, Internet, fax and email, ensuring a timely and accurate transmission. Quality checking all orders and distributions to guarantee a high standard of service delivery.

Account managing the successful completion of orders. Providing clients with an excellent service that exceeds their expectations and is in line with corporate strategy. Adhering to all departmental Standard Operating Procedures at all times. Providing a high standard of ROI reporting to add value to PRNE's products.

Key Result Areas:

Distribution:

• Output clients’ copy in timely fashion.
• Ensure accurate distribution to correct circuit at specified time.
• Ensure that all information uploaded to PR Newswire website is uploaded with correct media asset(s), relevant industry, subject and geography coding.

Editorial:

• Proofread and format press releases written by our clients for delivery to the media.
• You will not be writing pieces from scratch, but you will need a strong grasp of syntax, punctuation, and the English language in general to be a success at this job.
• Razor-sharp attention to detail will be a prerequisite, as you edit, format, and handle various client requests, and other news content (e.g., photos, video).
• Ensure accuracy, attribution and acceptability of clients’ copy.
• Ensure regulatory headline and content accuracy of clients’ copy.

Client Relations:

• Promote a client-focused culture at all times.
• Instigate initiatives and processes to build, develop and maintain excellent business relationships.
• Understand clients’ needs and objectives.
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of all PR Newswire products and services.
• Provide editorial advice to maximise potential ‘pick-up’ of press release copy.
• Maintain and develop relations with internal clients to achieve excellent service delivery.
• Accurately records and logs interactions with customers and updates account information and able to retrieve this information to create reports for management.

Quality and Administration:

• Ensure all jobs are prioritized, distributed and fulfilled correctly.
• Quickly learns the functions of the support tools and systems to process customers’ requests.
• Ensure all jobs and related correspondence/activities are accurately logged in the workflow management system.
• Focus on quality standards and timelines to achieve team targets and objectives, and to maintain high visibility for the team within the company.
• Maintain company websites ensuring incoming service feeds are accurately mapped.

Competencies, Attributes, Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Content Editing, proofreading, and client relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication and grammar skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills with a high attention to detail.
• A customer-centric mindset with a passion to help and provide a good service.
• An eye for the detail, proactive and enjoy being involved in multiple tasks at the same time.
• The ability to effectively communicate with internal/external stakeholders.