Robert Half is partnering with our client in this search, a Fortune 500 leader in the financial services industry, to hire an Editorial Communications Consultant to support a high-volume enterprise communications and readiness organization. This role will focus heavily on internal editorial communications, weekly newsletter production, stakeholder coordination, and communications project management supporting large-scale product and operational updates across a highly matrixed enterprise environment.
Location: Tempe, AZ or Chicago, IL (onsite/hybrid preferred)
Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $30-33/hour
Position Overview:
The Editorial Communications Consultant will support enterprise-wide communications initiatives focused on employee readiness, product updates, operational change communications, and internal engagement. This role sits within a fast-paced internal communications and editorial organization responsible for publishing highly visible content across internal digital channels and employee newsletters reaching large employee audiences. This position is highly editorial in nature, with responsibilities centered around writing, editing, proofreading, fact-checking, content curation, and quality assurance, while also managing communications workflows and coordinating with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to meet tight publication timelines. The ideal candidate is a polished communications professional with exceptional editorial judgment, AP style expertise, strong project management capabilities, and experience supporting communications initiatives within large, highly matrixed organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write, edit, curate, proofread, and publish internal communications content across newsletters, intranet platforms, and enterprise communication channels
- Support production and distribution of high-volume weekly internal newsletters and employee readiness communications
- Ensure all communications are accurate, polished, fact-checked, and aligned to AP style guidelines and enterprise standards
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather updates, manage approvals, and maintain editorial timelines
- Manage communications workflows, intake requests, and publication schedules across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Partner closely with readiness, enablement, operations, and communications teams to package and communicate product and operational updates effectively
- Publish and maintain content within enterprise content management systems and editorial publishing tools
- Track stakeholder feedback, engagement metrics, and communications effectiveness to support continuous improvement
- Support broader internal communications initiatives including executive communications, presentations, and enterprise messaging as needed
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, editorial content, or communications consulting within large enterprise environments
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance skills with demonstrated AP style expertise
- Strong experience managing editorial workflows, publication calendars, and communications project timelines
- Experience supporting high-volume newsletters, employee communications, or intranet editorial operations
- Proven ability to collaborate across highly matrixed organizations and manage multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously
- Experience using Workfront or similar workflow/project management platforms preferred
- Strong familiarity with content management systems and enterprise publishing workflows
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint preferred
- Experience within regulated industries or large corporate environments is highly preferred
- A portfolio of professional writing samples is required for consideration. Samples should demonstrate strong editorial judgment, AP style proficiency, internal communications experience, and the ability to write for enterprise or employee-facing audiences.
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