*Please note: this role is located in San Francisco, on a very close-knit team of 3, for closest proximity to the President of the organization.This company is based in NYC, with this 2nd office located in the SF area.   

Our client is a leading retained executive search firm that places senior-level professionals in corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing roles both nationally and internationally.

Their audience is composed of C-level executives at some of the most prominent brands in the world – many of whom are professional writers – and the Project Manager-Content and Communications will be responsible for ensuring that all our work product is polished, stylistically consistent, and factually and grammatically accurate.

In addition to this core editorial/content function, the person in this role will be the corporate communications and branding lead for the firm. Our leaders correspond with prominent figures in the global business community, deliver presentations and speeches to key industry groups, and write articles or interact with journalists on a regular basis. The person will work closely with our President, CEO, COO, and Senior Vice Presidents on every aspect of these efforts, from idea-generation and drafting to finalizing all creative collateral. Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite, strong familiarity with social media best practices, and experience producing engaging video content will be particularly valued in candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Direct firm’s editorial function to strategically align communications with business goals, including strict adherence to content purpose, appropriateness, relevance, clarity, accuracy, grammar, and house style.
• Serve as strategic advisor to all levels of firm regarding client and candidate communications. Work one-on-one with staff to provide guidance on written materials. Proofread, edit, and/or rewrite others’ content as necessary without supervision. Maintain responsibility for client updates, candidate profiles, correspondence, job descriptions, reference checks, and other written materials.
• Function as steward of corporate brand and style guidelines. Maintain responsibility for website content. Design and/or edit corporate collateral for enhanced efficiency and professionalism. Manage outside agency regarding website design and maintenance. Use content management system to keep web content up to date. Enforce collateral consistency throughout the firm.
• Oversee thought leadership video series. Liaise with senior-level external contacts to prepare strategy and content for video shoot. Prepare internal speakers for video strategy and content. Function as video director and make video-edit decisions. Direct internal brainstorm meetings for future guest speaker suggestions. Produce and post videos.
• Maintain responsibility for communications of both the President and the CEO. Write external speeches and talking points for them in preparation for thought leadership opportunities; consult with them on strategy. Edit and proofread important correspondence. 
• Generate ideas and create content to raise visibility for President in alignment with business objectives. Write speeches, design PowerPoint presentations, and formulate talking points for senior staff thought leadership appearances.
• Ghost-write and/or edit articles for external publications by-lined by senior staff to Balance numerous concurrent high-level projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

3-5 years' of related experience. Human resources / recruiting industry background a plus.

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience contributing to an editorial/content function.

Experience collaborating cross-functionally based on strong relationships within organization.

Strategic thinking and business acumen with confidence to present creative solutions to problems.

Ability to manage up, including courage to push back diplomatically, when necessary.

Strong listening skills to learn and continually assess business needs; flexibility to make adjustments as necessary.

Meticulous attention to detail; interest in, and ability to enforce, process improvement.

English grammar expertise. Passion for the written word and interest in current grammatical concepts. Ability to serve as grammar educator to staff for increased efficiency in client communications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to interact with all levels of a company as a team player, as well as work independently, as appropriate.

Good ear; ability to capture voice of various executives.