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Crowe Editor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
The Editor is responsible for developing, substantively editing, and fact-checking content that showcases the firm's industry and service-specific knowledge for clients, prospective clients, and the general market. This content includes, but is not limited to articles, industry newsletters, e-communications, webinars, bylined articles for external publications, webpages, and other marketing materials.
Partners with content strategists to provide input on content plans and formats for specific content pieces.
Develops direct, productive relationships with authors:
Internal subject matter experts
Internal and external marketing agency copywriters
Freelance writers (for long-form and other thought leadership)
Manages multiple projects, sets deadlines, and manages and documents the flow of content, approvals, technical reviews, and other information.
Editorial enables Crowe to evolve and deliver compelling marketing and thought leadership content to meet and exceed the needs of our stakeholders, thus driving demand for the firm's services. Our efforts help build the Crowe brand and business and support our internal clients as trusted subject matter experts (SMEs). We:
Partner with marketing and the SME teams to help develop elevated content that is on target, on brand, and compliant.
Maintain guidance on best practices for content development across different touchpoints.
Bring efficiency/speed to market to the firm's content development process without losing quality.
Required Skills:
Excellent editing and writing skills
Strong knowledge of/experience with AP Style
Strong knowledge of English composition, including grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and source citations
Ability to understand and revise complex subject matter without changing the meaning
Excellent attention to detail while also addressing the larger context of a project
Understanding of business and accounting issues and vocabulary preferred
Fluency with contemporary technology, especially Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software such as Workfront
Ability to work collaboratively and productively with all types of people at all levels of the organization
Proven problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
Minimum qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have the following:
5 years' experience in an editing position, preferably with a professional services firm.
Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in English or journalism
Experience working with SME and marketing authors
Experience following and applying a style guide, preferably Associated Press
#LI-Hybrid Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and as