Content Editor – External Communications
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Develop high-quality written content for external communications, including editorial and features, longer form white papers and reports, executive speeches and briefings, media commentary and ad hoc articles
- Create and update external messaging to summarise AtkinsRéalis positioning on key themes and market priorities for external communications
- Collaborate with communications colleagues and subject matter experts to identify compelling angles and develop relevant, insightful and accurate copy that aligns with wider campaigns and company messaging
- Monitor industry trends to maintain relevance and contribute new ideas and approaches for use in external communications
Requirements
- Proven copywriting experience in journalism or B2B PR / corporate communications (agency or in-house)
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to craft narratives for media and external audiences
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone and clarity
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
- Familiarity with media relations and understanding of news cycles
- Ability to adapt complex technical information into narratives for media engagement and thought leadership
- Knowledge of engineering, infrastructure, or professional services is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Enjoy competitive salaries
- Employee rewards and benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
copywritingeditingproofreadingnarrative craftingmedia commentarywhite papersreportsexecutive speechesB2B PRcorporate communications
Soft Skills
attention to detaileditorial judgmentability to work under pressuretime managementadaptabilitycollaborationcreativityinsightfulnesscommunicationstorytelling