Copy Editor Manager

HNTB Corporation•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. The Copy Editor Manager leads the development, review and approval of written content across a broad range of communications channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, quality and alignment with client and organizational messaging objectives. This position is responsible for establishing editorial standards, managing the copy editing and writing function, and serving as the primary quality assurance reviewer for communications materials prior to client delivery. Working closely with clients, subject matter experts and project teams, the Copy Editor Manager researches, develops and refines compelling, original and audience-focused content that supports strategic communication goals. This role guides creative direction, ensures adherence to brand voice and style guidelines, and oversees the production of high-quality content across print, digital and multimedia platforms. The position also provides leadership, coaching and mentorship to writers and editors while fostering a collaborative environment that delivers creative, cohesive and effective communication solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership, management and training experience with the ability to build, lead and mentor a high-performing copy editing and writing team.
Expertise in developing, editing, reviewing and approving content across print, digital and multimedia channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with client objectives, brand standards and agency voice.
Strong knowledge of editorial best practices, style guide compliance and quality assurance processes, with the ability to make sound editorial decisions and provide final review prior to publication or client submission.
Proven experience collaborating with clients, project teams and subject matter experts to develop compelling messaging, speeches, news releases, media materials, presentations, fact sheets and other strategic communications products.
Exceptional research, fact-checking and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive and audience-focused content.
Ability to provide creative direction, manage content development priorities, oversee production workflows and ensure cohesive integration of messaging, design and overall communication objectives.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing the writing, editing and quality assurance capabilities of less-experienced staff.

Responsibilities

Manages day to day operations and oversees the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure that it is consistent with client brand guidelines and quality standards including fact sheets, presentations, press releases and reports.
Implements public involvement, communications, and outreach strategies and programs for clients to facilitate communication and acceptance of projects and initiatives and monitor their success.
Develops content to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messages
Directs the development of and approves speeches, presentation materials, correspondence, digital media (such as social media, email newsletters, and websites) and other media for client review.
Engages with client to develop, recommend and determine appropriate communications vehicles to disseminate project or program information with stakeholders as directed by the communications plan and the client.
Identifies stakeholder perceptions of the initiative and its services, and makes recommendations necessary to improve perceptions, build support and advance project or program goals.
Defines and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to indicate a campaign's level of effectiveness.
Plans and coordinates community meetings including scheduling, determining location, and ensuring proper setup and materials are present.
Oversees compliance with rules and laws specifically outlined by state and federal regulations and those that may be requested by clients.
Implements quality control procedures to ensure team is producing high quality programs.
Contributes ideas for new initiatives through research and recommends innovative communications and outreach techniques
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, mentoring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and compensation reviews.
Contracts with and manages sub-consultants for public/community relations, graphic design, and other outside work when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.