Lead Copy Editor & Writer

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Overview To create and edit communication copy across multiple channels, including digital, print and social, ensuring consistent brand voice and appropriate tone, as well as adherence to approved processes and Navy Federal style guidelines.Responsibilities

• Edit copy to ensure accuracy, proper grammar, consistent brand voice, appropriate tone, adherence to style guidelines and channel best practices are employed
• Provide guidance and feedback to team to assist in understanding and implementation of best practices and grammar rules
• Provide consultative editorial development services to clients to ensure accuracy, consistent brand voice, appropriate tone, adherence to style guidelines and channel best practices are employed
• May commission and coordinate content production by outside vendors and freelancers; edit drafts to fit business unit needs, improve readability and adherence to Navy Federal best practices
• Maintain a uniform editorial style to support the Navy Federal brand and guiding principles
• Serve as business unit consultant and liaison for internal communication projects
• Develop cohesive communication strategies for company-wide initiatives; produce effective and timely deliverables
• May manage vendor relationships, including budget analysis and planning
• Create conceptual approaches and copy solutions to increase engagement, brand recognition and meeting goals
• Provide creative solutions for campaigns, product/project launches and other initiatives
• Keep current and inform team of organizational terms, industry standards, regulator, and copyright considerations, and remain up to date on communication trends and best practices to enhance creativity and effectiveness of communications
• May be a resource for creation of campaign brief insights, key messages, value propositions, and communications strategy.
• May ensure communications content allows for latest SEM (Search Engine Marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) capabilities.
• Ensure communication content is tailored and aligned by audience and in accordance with Navy Federal strategic initiatives
• Champion the Navy Federal brand; create, contribute, implement, update, mentor, and train others on brand style guides, messaging documents, and preparedness communications
• Perform other duties as assignedQualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or the equivalent of training, education, and experience
  • Experience editing and writing communications with significant impact
  • Advanced knowledge of marketing, advertising, direct response, and corporate communications principles
  • Experience managing and leading multiple projects, resolving conflicting request, meeting changing requirements/priorities while meeting organizational goals
  • Experience creating conceptual approaches and copy solutions for Navy Federal communications
  • Strong oral presentations skills and ability to articulate high-level concepts into understandable language
  • Experience editing using AP Style
  • Experience writing for a variety of channels and ability to change tone while maintaining brand voice
  • Advanced organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to achieve project goals
  • Advanced relationship management skills to gain confidence and cooperation of team members, clients, and outside vendors
  • Experience with word processing and editorial applications software Desired Qualifications
    • Advanced knowledge of all communication production processes
    • Advanced knowledge of financial services industry and products
    • Experience working in a demanding creative environment similar to an advertising agency
    • Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectivesHours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 - 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526About Us Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.* Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT* Forbes 2024 America's Best Large Employers* Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads* Forbes 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers* Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2024* Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024* Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024* Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers* Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces * 2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship ProgramsFrom Fortune. 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market positionBank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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