Editorial Associate/Writer, Corporate Communications

This role is open to be based from: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA

If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team shaping communications for high-profile companies and thought leaders, look no further.

Assembly Media is seeking an Editorial Associate/Writer to bolster content development across key corporate communication priorities. This role involves crafting compelling content for executive communications and thought leadership channels. Operating at the forefront of technology brands, our work caters to diverse audiences including B2B, internal employees, and consumers. The right candidate will be able to distill complex information into clear and engaging blog and social content aligned with executive-level tone and voice.

Responsibilities:

Craft long-form blog posts, newsletters, and social copy tailored to client channels, implementing and maintaining the fundamentals of impactful storytelling.
Support production activities, utilizing blog publishing platforms and social media content management tools.
Collaborate on campaign brainstorming and day-to-day storytelling ideation to enhance engagement and drive results.
Act promptly on client feedback.
Juggle multiple account requirements, delivering results under pressure.
Delegate effectively to junior staff, providing motivation and coaching.
Coordinate with discipline experts as needed (earned media, paid media, creative, crisis).
Commit to continuous learning and leadership improvement.
Demonstrate values consistent with Assembly Media's principles (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Desired Behaviors:

Flexibility and agility to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines.
Active listening and adept at asking the right questions; upholds creative, ethical, and compliance standards.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Strategic and thoughtful approach, prioritizing client service excellence over individual advancement.
Embraces feedback as a constructive learning opportunity, fostering a thriving agency life by adapting to others' styles.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 4-6 years' experience in journalism, corporate communications, PR, or marketing, with a significant emphasis on digital platforms.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Technology and/or executive thought-leadership experience is highly desirable.
Exceptional short-form and long-form writing skills across various voices and tones.
Excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading capabilities; familiarity with AP style a plus.
A willingness to push boundaries and produce exceptional work.
Strategic and creative thinking ability.
Proficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Team player with a spirit of collaboration.

$69,000 - $108,000 a year

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft – bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft’s most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.

Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people – we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We’ve partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.

Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.