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T-Mobile USA, Inc Senior Specialist, Newsroom Writer and Editor REQ259358 in Bellevue, Washington
Be unstoppable with us! T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop! We are seeking a skilled and creative writer to join our newsroom team to create proactive external content in the form of press releases, scripts and long-form articles for the T-Mobile Newsroom and other owned channels. You will be a content creator and project manager who will work to communicate T-Mobile's vision, values and initiatives to the media, consumers and customers. If you are a creative go-getter who grasps the importance of audience-focused communications and loves to generate provoking and impactful content, this is an exceptional opportunity for you! * This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days/week in the office and is based in Bellevue, Washington. * Job Responsibilities: Handle writing and editing projects, ensuring they are accurate and completed on time. Update and maintain an editorial calendar for press releases, brand journalism articles and other external content. Write and edit short and long-form content, such as press releases, thought leadership articles, video scripts, key messages and other external communication materials, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative that aligns to audience needs. Work cross-functionally with public relations, corporate communications and marketing to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging. Research and stay up to date on industry trends, market developments and competitor activities to advise on content creation. Use generative AI tools to increase efficiency of crafting original content. Coordinate with designers, video producers and other partners to deliver high-quality, engaging content and materials. Assist on other team projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field plus 3-5 years experience working on corporate communications content for a fast-paced and dynamic corporate communications team or PR agency. Good project management skills for simultaneously overseeing multiple projects. Superb problem-solving, analytical, and calendar management skills. Experience working with various partners (e.g. marketing leads). A keen interest in learning the wireless technology industry - past, current and future. Exceptional writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and the ability to adapt writing style and tone to different audiences and formats. Proficient in AP style. Interest in writing catchy headlines and display copy. Solid understanding of different media/communications across various audiences (e.g. PESO: paid, earned, shared, owned). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g. Teams). Knowledge of generative AI tools such as Writer and ChatGPT. Able to provide writing samples and/or a portfolio. Available to work after hours and weekends as needed. Personal Characteristics Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and initiative. Works to ensure maximum productivity and utmost quality. Stays calm under pressure. Thrives in fast-paced culture of change and innovation and ability to meet tight deadlines. Displays reporter characteristics of uncovering facts, stats and analytics to back up unique storytelling angles. Exhibits top-notch organizational, prioritization and follow-through skills - do what you say you'll do and dot the i's. Comfortable working independently while bringing relevant and timely updates to