Strategic Digital Content Manager, New York

Description

• Shooting, editing, and producing original photos/video
• Review and deploy global and archival content as appropriate
• Procure, maintain and deploy equipment necessary to fulfill mission.
• Documenting storm preparation and response as needed
• Drive awareness of initiatives, programs and events designed to improve brand affinity and perception of National Grid.
• Document and support major events including partnerships, grant awards, press conferences and announcements involving NYBU leadership, speaking engagements, and other events as directed by the Director of Strategic Communications
• Work with media managers and other corporate affairs team members to train in basic content gathering
• Set up and manage a NY content studio and repository
• Develop strong digital narratives and communications that resonate with stakeholders, thought leaders, influencers, policymakers, investors, customers, communities, media and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in communications, journalism or related field, or comparable experience preferred
• Experience in engaging with external organizations including state/local agencies, local media, and other content providers.
• Ability to edit and operate on all Adobe platforms including Creative Cloud, Premiere, and Photoshop
• Excellent Project Management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Regular travel required, primarily to other upstate and downstate New York company locations
• Knowledge of New York news media and government required.
• Excellent track record of delivery and performance – a self-starter. Confident, independent individual with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in digital media production with direct experience in communications, public relations/public affairs outreach, video production, writing, journalism and/or editing
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely for both internal and external audiences, including (but not limited to) social media, scripts, blog posts, website articles, etc. Writing samples must be provided.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance