Environmental Editor

Position Summary

This key role within our Environmental Editorial team is an opportunity for a practitioner in the Environmental industry to apply and share their knowledge with others.  This position serves as an writer/expert for a segment of J. J. Keller’s publications as well as serves as one of the primary department/company voices for subject-matter expertise.
 

In this role, you will develop new content and/or update existing content within stock products and custom projects, as well as provide expertise through written and oral expression via internal and external communication outlets. This position will also serve as a subject matter resource for other individuals and departments in the company and for external customers/clients/business partners. At J. J. Keller, we protect people and the companies they run. This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference, by joining a leading, nationwide provider, helping to keep employees safe on the job. 

Job Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, reviews and/or edits material for guides/manuals, handbooks, newsletters and on-line services.
• Provides regulatory knowledge, product knowledge and training support to external customers via phone and e-mail.
• Suggests new products/services and revisions of existing products/services.
• Actively seeks to stay current with trends and specific developments in assigned subject areas in order to facilitate the above responsibilities.
• Prepares and delivers webinars and presentations at outside events. 
• Writes outside articles for trade publications, white papers, etc. to support Marketing efforts and to demonstrate the company’s expertise.
• Researches, develops and reviews material for unique or custom projects to support Custom Solutions, Managed Services, Consulting Services and sales channels.
• Provides industry and product knowledge and support to internal customers (e.g., Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Consulting, Managed Services, etc.)

Qualifications

Education:
•    High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
•    Bachelor's Degree in a business related field, comuniciations, or writing related field. 
•    In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, two years of additional related experience may be considered.

Experience:
•    8+ years in the environmental industry, or 5+ years of experience as a researcher, writer or editor in a deadline-oriented publishing and research-based environment
•    Working knowledge of EPA regulations required. 
•    Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.
•    Experience developing written materials on the “how to” of regulatory requirements and best practices.
•    Experience developing and delivering in-person and remote educational/training programs.
•    Experience developing written materials.

Computer Skills:
•    Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite

Other Requirements:
•    Editing, writing and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to research, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
•    Ability to translate technical requirements into layman’s terms.
•    Ability to plan projects and meet deadlines, working both independently and in a team environment.

•    Presentation skills, both in-person and web-based.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.

Occasional travel (5-25%) to customer sites and/or industry and training events required, depending on level and assignment.