Assistant Editor

Blizzard Entertainment's public relations team seeks a skilled editor and writer to research, write, and edit public relations communications for a variety of audiences both internal and external to Blizzard. The assistant editor's work must be well-written, engaging, and accurate; meet business objectives; and be delivered on time. In addition to exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate will be a conscientious communicator who is familiar with Blizzard Entertainment products, excels in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about gaming and language arts.

Furthermore, the assistant editor will maintain a working knowledge of all public relations, website, and community-related functions and be able to adapt to various communication styles in support of those functions. In addition, the assistant editor will be deadline-driven and will always ensure that finished assignments meet Blizzard Entertainment�s standards. A service-oriented attitude and a detail-oriented approach to comprehending and communicating on a wide range of topics related to technology, law, and games is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit external and internal documents covering a wide variety of business, technical, and legal topics
  • Assignments will include: press releases, email correspondence, website content, newsletters, speeches, FAQs, business letters, PowerPoints, and more
• Support the communication objectives of the community, web, and service teams
• Draft and refine messaging for tradeshows, executive presentations, HR activities, and other company events
• Co-develop shared messaging with third-party content providers
• Update the public relations intranet website
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• B.A. in journalism or English, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of two years professional writing/editing experience, with demonstrated excellence in both
• Strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and usage, and solid proofreading skills
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including advanced features of MS Word
• Experience using style and grammar references, including Chicago Manual of Style
• Ability to exercise good independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to consistently avoid distractions and stay focused on the work at hand
• Strict attention to detail and demonstrated organization and time-management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of PR and legal processes preferred

• Technical and/or creative writing experience

Please send a cover letter, resume and salary history (required) to resumes@blizzard.com.

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