Senior Staff Writer - Internal Employee Communications
Energy Industry - Contract to Permanent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Writes a variety of corporate communications materials to enhance company's image and reputation: press releases, speeches, annual report copy, video scripts, fact sheets, invitations and various other communications as assigned.
• Researches, develops and writes across all relevant media: print, video, Internet and Intranet.
• Plans and oversees production of collateral materials to enhance the company's story including photography, charts, graphs, animation and interactive elements.
• Supports Corporate Communications department in production of daily News Clips.
• Conducts interviews and coordinates interview process, including the content approvals and clearance.
• Provides writing support associated with various company special events.
• Works closely with communications management and team members to support various communications activities.

Qualifications:
• 7+ years experience in corporate business writing and communications.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English or an equivalent major.
• Demonstrates exceptionally strong writing, editing, research and interviewing skills. Must be able to work with people at all levels of the company.
• Has a good knowledge of the print production and graphic design processes and is able to assist with production of various corporate communication projects.
• Power and energy industry knowledge a definite plus.
• Has experience working with different media organizations.
• Is able to produce clear, concise, compelling copy.
• Demonstrates ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Feels comfortable interviewing senior executives and is able to establish a rapport with employees across the business.
• Promotes a team environment; shows interest in the overall success of the team.
• Has a strong sense of curiosity about the company business and the energy industry and is able to develop creative copy that highlights company success.

Other:
• Writing samples and other work product requested for review.
• Anticipated duration of contract up to 3 months prior to determination of permanent offer.
• 40/hours per week; OT paid; contractor to be located at client site, Downtown Houston
• Contactor will be an employee of our company with full benefits.
• Position reports directly to the VP of Corp Communications.
• To be filled ASAP – a quick start time frame.
• Hourly compensation determined by experience & salary history.
• No relocation offered, only local candidates will be considered.
• Drug testing to be completed prior to or during the interviewing process.