Writer/Editor

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Writer/Editor

MillerKnoll International
GENERAL PURPOSE
Responsible for teaming with marketing partners, editors, graphic designers, digital product designers, project managers, and others to develop customer-focused communications and experiences that bring the MillerKnoll brand, and it’s collective of brands, to life across the market segments and regions that we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
• Craft thoughtful editorial content with consideration of the audience’s needs and the capabilities of the channel or platform (e.g., social media, email marketing, sales-facilitated tools, millerknoll.com, hermanmiller.com, knoll-int.com etc.)
• Absorb the brand voices and editorial styles of MillerKnoll and other brands in the collective in the International Contract business. 
• Provide editorial support for brand product launches including key messages, marketing materials, sales tools, social content, advertising and press releases.
• Work with project sponsors and creative team members to understand the audiences, business objectives, and goals of every project.
• Work with Manager, Brand Design and Brand Operations Manager to prioritise work using project management tools and ensure consistent and effective processes are established for ongoing completion of work.
• Synthesize inputs from marketing partners, internal experts, and other resources into clear, effective messaging.
• Edit your own work and occasionally the work of your colleagues for accuracy, consistency, and style.
• Contribute ideas and inspiration to help shape our team culture within the Global Creative Studio and improve our collaborations and work processes. 

Additional Essential Functions
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Advertising, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred; will consider candidates with equivalent education and/or experience
• 5 or more years of experience working in advertising or marketing/communications, with editorial involvement from concept development to publication.
• Experience working collaboratively with other creative partners, particularly visual/graphic designers, to bring words and pictures together in the service of stronger storytelling 
• Is able to drive (internal / external) relationships forward smoothly.
• Can manage many tasks simultaneously
• Is highly collaborative with a low-noise approach to problem solving.
• Consults when needed (Understands stakeholders vs. spectators) 
• Is interested in architecture, interior or industrial design or having relevant experience working in the architecture and design industry.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, writing, and editing
• Demonstrated experience, and ability, to write in various brand voices and styles
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels and functions within the organisation. 
• Proven understanding of practical applications of SEO/SEM strategies as they relate to content.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to use technology to communicate effectively and create, share, and review content.
• Comfortable working as part of a distributed international team

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].