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BlinnPR is looking to hire a freelance writer/editor to contribute to
tyhe production of internal and external documents.

The person we hire will work on site at our client in Natick, MA.

Responsibilities will include identifying, researching, writing,
and/or editing material for publications, as well as managing the
production process. Candidates should have experience preparing
accurate, effective, and engaging copy for promotional and news
products, in both print and electronic media. The successful candidate
should also be able to manage projects effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Requires a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications,
Public Relations, or a related field. Must be experienced in
developing various print and electronics media products, such as
newsletters, journals, magazines, promotional materials, video
scripts, messages to the workforce, speeches, and web collections.

• Must have strong writing and editing skills Should have a thorough
understanding of how to translate corporate strategy into appropriate
communications products, as well as an understanding of the principles
of design, layout, and communication strategies.

• Must have strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Experience
working with individuals at all levels in a company is essential.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required. Must have the
ability to translate scientific information into easy-to-understand text.

• Should be skilled in determining what makes an article/product
interesting and informative. Must have demonstrated ability in story
development, including an ability to develop and interview sources and
conduct research.

• Should have experience with project management to effectively plan,
manage, coordinate, and execute activities.

• Should be experienced in production management, including working
with internal teams, clients and vendors. Broad understanding of
scientific or technical work programs is a plus.

Job Description: The individual shall provide, but shall not be
limited to providing, the following services.

• Coordinate the organization's internal communications programs.
• Plan and develop story ideas and themes for the bimonthly and
biweekly electronic Bulletin.
• Coordinate electronic posting of these publications on the Internet
and Intranet.
• Develop, write, and edit hard news and feature articles using a
journalistic style for internal publications and for release to
external print and electronic media (approximately 80 percent of the
effort).
• Layout and design publications using desktop publishing
(approximately 15 percent of the effort).
• Coordinate and execute other activities and assist with execution of
the Community Relations and Public Information programs (approximately
5 percent of the effort).
• The individual shall also generate ideas and copy for news releases,
fact sheets, brochures, video scripts, and other information products.
• The individual shall also assist with the dissemination of
information materia ls including messages to the workforce and speeches.
• The individual must have the ability to work accurately and quickly
to meet deadlines.
• The individual shall maintain a mailing list database for the Warrior.
• The individual shall coordinate and conduct meetings relative to the
production of products and the execution of the mission.
• The individual shall be responsible for meeting all deadlines
associated with projects.
• The individual shall collaborate with personnel, as appropriate, in
the documentation of the product and service data. All information
materials must be coordinated with Subject Matter Experts to ensure
technical accuracy and appropriateness of public release, to ensure
Foreign Disclosure concerns are addressed.
• The individual shall be proficient with a variety of software
including word processing, desktop publishing, photo management, and
electronic mail.

Please submit resume highlighting education, experience, and any
specialized training; Writing/Editing Samples to include: three hard
news stories, three feature stories, and one speech. Other products
needed for evaluation: one jounalistic-style product that the
applicant has worked on from a design and layout perspective
(newspaper, newsletter, etc.), and a short description that shows the
ability for the applicant to do project management.

Please include your salary as well.

Please email your information to info@..., or fax to 212-675-5557.