Seeking a strong and experienced full time writer for a key role within a small, busy team of media professionals. Primary responsibilities include researching and writing assigned long-form articles for the Association’s monthly magazine, proofreading copy for other PPAI publications and other departments, and seeking out fresh story ideas and innovative communication methods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research, write, obtain photos and post articles on deadline for assigned sections in each issue of PPB magazine.
• Proofread copy for PPB Newslink twice weekly and for Promotional Consultant Today and other publications as assigned.
• Research and write other articles for PPB, including features, as assigned.
• Research and write assigned articles for show issues of PPB Newslink.
• Contribute to monthly, semi-annual and annual editorial planning and idea- sharing sessions.
• Proofread copy submitted by other PPAI departments including ads, articles, emails, letters and annual report.
• Serve as co-liaison to the Editorial Advisory Council.
• Represent PPB and PPAI at industry shows and events.

 Job Title:  Associate Editor- Click here for job description
 Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
 Job Location: Irving, Texas
 Date Posted: 9-5-2018

Job Summary:

Develop and produce informational and news content via podcasts and video to supplement PPAI’s publications. Maintain publications website, manage the department’s social media and actively contribute to informing and educating PPAI members through PPAI media.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with director/editor to develop a strategy for podcasts and videos that includes determining length, frequency, audience, format, annual editorial calendar and timeline.
• Collaborate with publications staff for topical podcasts and videos that complement print and/or online articles as appropriate.
• Identify topics, sources and develop angles for podcasts. Schedule and conduct live and phone interviews, edit audio, insert introduction, ending and music. Route to staff for proofing; make edits as needed. Post/distribute podcasts by predetermined deadlines.
• Identify topics and sources for multiple videos and video series. Schedule and shoot interviews, edit video, add wrapper and music, and route to staff for proofing. Make edits as needed. Post/distribute videos by predetermined deadlines.
• Produce podcasts and videos on show site for show editions of PPB Newslink.
• Track success of the podcasts and videos; look for ways to increase the effectiveness of these communication vehicles.
• Maintain publication website; post specific stories and photos for each issue of PPB. Post text for each issue of PCT.
• Post regularly on the department’s Twitter page and on PPAI’s Facebook page.
• Keep up with current digital and podcast trends and best practices
• Contribute to monthly, semi-annual and annual editorial planning and idea sharing sessions.
• Provide occasional back-up production on PPB Newslink when required.
• Represent PPAI at industry events and provide onsite reporting and event photography as assigned.

Job Title:  Multimedia Editor- Click here for job description
Company: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
Job Location: Irving, Texas
Date Posted: 9-5-2018