Writer/Editor, Millerknoll Brand

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.

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 to life across the market segments that we serve.

Essential Functions

• Synthesize inputs from marketing partners, internal experts, and other resources into clear, effective messaging.
• Work with project sponsors and creative team members to understand the audiences, business objectives, and goals of every project.
• Craft thoughtful editorial content with consideration of the needs of the audience and the capabilities of the channel or platform (e.g., social media, email marketing, sales-facilitated tools, millerknoll.com, etc.).
• 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.
• Absorb the MillerKnoll brand voice and editorial style and reflect them expressively in your writing.

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 satisfactorily. 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 combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working collaboratively with other creative partners, particularly visual/graphic designers, to bring words and pictures together in the service of stronger storytelling.
• 2-3 years of experience working in advertising or marketing/communications, with editorial involvement from concept development to publication.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use technology to communicate effectively and create, share, and review content.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels and functions within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, writing, and editing.
• Proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style is preferred.
• Proven understanding of practical applications of SEO/SEM strategies as they relate to content.

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.

A starting compensation range for this role is $52,100.00 - $64,850.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.