Senior Writer


Society for Human Resource Management
 


Location          : Alexandria, VA
Tracking Code  : 208006-075

About the organisation:

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.  Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession.  Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to work on HR Magazine and other SHRM-published content as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Write cover stories, features and Agendas for HR Magazine and news and feature stories for SHRM Online.
- Generate story ideas and conduct background research for editorial content and publications for self and other staff and freelance writers.
- Cultivate sources among HR professionals, SHRM members and business, government and associations.
- Write and/or edit certain magazine departments as assigned.
- Travel 4-5 times a year for conferences and story trips.
- Help cover SHRM conferences and produce Conference Dailies and as needed.
- Perform rewrites and substantive and copy edits of magazine and newspaper articles and check layouts as needed.
- Provide occasional coverage of breaking news for SHRM Online and/or help edit Online stories.
- Contribute to editorial special projects and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A college degree in Journalism, English or related field.

- Proven ability to write and edit complex magazine and news articles accurately, comprehensively and quickly with minimal need for revision. At least 10 years of professional writing and editing experience required.
- Ability and willingness to consistently meet deadlines, even if this requires occasional overtime work, and to travel to conferences and for other work-related reasons.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of business and government concepts and principles. Knowledge of HR issues is extremely helpful.

How to apply:

To apply online, please use the following link:

https://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=208006&company_id=16075&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=980064&level=levelid1&levelid1=84493&parent=Publishing&startflag=2

The Society for Human Resource Management is an equal opportunity employer.

Job posted on 21  July 2010.

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