Editor

PR Editor

As a PR Editor on the global Editorial Team, you will play a key role in helping drive clients' PR distribution services. You will review and format clients' press releases under pressing deadlines and distribute them via their global network to journalists, terminals and websites. This position involves high concentration in editing and customer service. While this position does not offer original writing skills, there are opportunities to specialize in areas around newswire distribution and provide consultation to our clients. GlobeNewswire clients range from C-Suite executives to PR professionals, across multiple industries. We service both Public Relations and Investor Relations companies.
Essential Duties
Review clients' press releases for grammatical errors, spelling errors, and inconsistencies. Does not involve factchecking
Format press releases to match the client's original version as closely as possible
Support clients with a range of requests and enquiries via phone and email
Assist with our clients' regulatory needs, such as SEDAR and EDGAR filing
Assist with our clients' account maintenance, such as managing email lists, adding new users and accounts, and managing multimedia libraries
Embraces collaborating with teammates and across departments
Knowledge of other Notified products
Act as our clients' primary contact, supporting our clients' administrative and consultative needs in addition to press release service requests
The starting time for this position may be any time of day
Ability to work occasional overtime during high volume periods
Required to work occasional weekend on call shifts, holidays and occasional remote monitoring shifts outside your typical schedule each year
HONGKONG: 11:30AM - 8:30AM HKT - PERMANENT REMOTE SET UP PHILIPPINES: 11:30AM - 8:30AM PHST - HYBRID SET UP
Minimum Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for education
Requirements
1-2 years of professional experience required (previous news-wire experience a plus)
Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment required
Other
Fluency in both English and Mandarin
Projects self-confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive, can-do attitude
Excellent multi-tasking skills
The ability to maintain focus in stressful situations
Exceptional time-management skills, ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.