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Vocus (Nasdaq: VOCS) is a leading provider of cloud-based marketing and PR software and helps organizations of all sizes reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media. Vocus provides a software suite for social media marketing, content distribution and public relations to help customers generate awareness and increase sales in today?s customer-led buying process. Vocus is used by more than 120,000 organizations worldwide in seven languagesThe PRWeb Editor reviews dozens of press release submissions daily, assists PRWeb customers with their press release distribution needs and offers premium writing and distribution services for an innovating direct-to-consumer press release newswire.
Editors work full-time at the Vocus Ferndale, WA office. PRWeb offers 24/7 editorial service, so some shifts include nights and weekends.
Duties include working with copy and with customers; writing and editing of news releases; and helping customers navigate PRWeb's online site. With minimum supervision, thePRWeb Editor:
Edits press releases for spelling, grammar, clarity, accuracy, objectivity, inoffensive material, etc. in images, links and content
Formats, approves and scores press release for the quality of the news content
Provides general customer service, sales and marketing assistance on a wide range of topics through online Help Desk, Live Chat, incoming phone calls and incoming e-mail messages
Performs PRWeb Editorial Services, including Revision, Drafting and Premium SEO services, providing different levels of editorial assistance and consulting
Consult customers by phone, chat, help desk and e-mail for editorial holds and other content-related issues
Contact, consult with and submit press releases on behalf of PRWeb customers through PRWeb Direct or Vocus
Follows PRWeb?s mission to delight every customer and to find ?best possible outcome? for everyone
Expected to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in journalism, PR, communications, English or related field or equivalent experience writing or editing for a news, publishing or public relations organization
Strong writing, editing, researching, proofreading, organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience researching and writing news stories, features stories and/or news releases for a wide audience
Experience copy editing for format, grammar, clarity, etc.
Knowledge of the public relations and/or press release industry and of basic news values for a successful press release
Ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Job experience in customer service and ability problem-solving and working with the public on customer-service level
Proficiency with multi-tasking on a computer, using Microsoft Word, Web browsers and e-mail
Proficiency in Internet research
Knowledge of search engine optimization a plus, but PRWeb will train
| Location: | Ferndale, WA United States |
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iContact
Investors: IDEA Fund Partners, Updata PartnersAll Jobs: at iContact
| Web Site: | www.icontact.com |
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| Headquarters: | 2635 Meridian Parkway Suite 200 Durham, NC 27713 United States |
| Industry: | IT Services |
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