Leads in covering new and complex topics for print and/or digital media
• Leads writing activities or is recognized as a leading writer in subject matter area(s)
• Researches, writes and revises material using proven writing talent; May assign work to freelancers
• Mentors others on how to recognize and edit troubled stories; Trains new employees
• Keeps current in assigned area(s); Develops, expands and maintains sources and contacts relevant to area of coverage
FUNCTIONAL & BEHAVIOURAL KNOWLEDGE
• Subject matter expert in multiple areas of coverage
PROBLEM SOLVING
• Must identify sources key to topic area and establish contact
• Establishes understanding of readership needs
INTERACTIONS
• Interacts with internal and external peers to share highly complex information related to areas of expertise
• High external engagement
TYPICAL SCOPE & IMPACT
• Quality of work is critical to company reputation and image
• May have informal supervisory duties and volume of work may add to complexity of role
MINIMUM & PREFERRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor degree required; preferably in area of expertise
MINIMUM & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS