Job Purpose :
- Processing, proofing and distributing copy to domestic and international circuits via wire, Newswire for Journalists web service, Internet, fax and email, ensuring a timely and accurate transmission.
- Quality checking all orders and distributions to guarantee a high standard of service delivery.
- Account managing the successful completion of orders
- Providing clients with an excellent service that exceeds their expectations and is in line with corporate strategy.
- Adhering to all departmental Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
- Providing a high standard of ROI reporting to add value to PRNs products.
Key Result Areas : Distribution :
Output clients copy in timely fashionEnsure accurate distribution to correct circuit at specified timeMonitor and chase return of requested translations for onward distributionEnsure that all information uploaded to Newswire for Journalists is uploaded with relevant industry, subject and geography codingUpload graphics and linked documents onto Newswire for Journalists, and the Newswire websitesEditorial :
Ensure accuracy, attribution and acceptability of clients copyEnsure regulatory headline and content accuracy of clients copyAssist with formatting or document conversion queriesClient Relations
Promote a client-focused culture at all timesInstigate initiatives and processes to build, develop and maintain excellent business relationshipsUnderstand clients needs and objectivesAttend meetings and social evenings with clients where necessaryAct as initial contact and take responsibility for all client queries and complaints. Follow standard escalation procedures at all timesMaintain an excellent knowledge of all Newswire products and services.Liaise with Secondary Information Providers (SIPs) to ensure accurate and expedient transmissionLiase with regulatory bodiesProvide consultative service - advise clients on available and appropriate circuitsProvide editorial advice to maximise potential pick-up of press release copyMaintain and develop relations with internal clients to achieve excellent service deliveryQuality and Administration :
Ensure all jobs are assigned, distributed and fulfilled correctlyEnsure all jobs and related correspondence / activities are accurately logged in the workflow management systemFocus on quality standards and timelines to achieve team targets and objectives, and to maintain high visibility for the team within the companyMaintain company websites ensuring incoming service feeds are accurately mappedClient / Affiliate Liaison
Liaise between translation agencies and client to ensure customer satisfaction with translation serviceAdvise on distribution receipt and clear timesLook for any up-selling opportunitiesLiaise with affiliates to ensure accurate and expedient transmissionProvide consultative service - advise clients on available and appropriate circuitsMaintain and develop relations with internal clients to achieve excellent service deliveryCompetencies, Attributes, Knowledge :
Experience in an editorial / proof-reading roleExcellent inter-personal skills with all levels of company personnel and clientsAbility to closely follow all policies and proceduresGood team player. Self-motivated, disciplined and able to remain corporately focusedHave the energy and drive to work under pressure to hit tight targetsExcellent organization and time-management skills with a high attention to detailFlexibility around team shift patternsAn excellent standard of spoken, written and reading EnglishAt least one other Indian language written and oral other than Hindi, is also considered highly desirableWell presented and businesslikeHigh level of ability on communicating verbally with clientsSkills Required
Editing Software, Content Management, Copywriting, Proofreading