Internal Communications Specialist, Editorial

Summary Posted: Jan 18, 2024 Role Number: 200535847 At Apple, we believe in the power of technology to enrich people's lives. Everything we build is designed to empower people, including our advertising platform. We deliver ads in a way that benefits both customers and advertisers—helping people discover content, supporting creators, and protecting and respecting everyone’s privacy. Our technology makes advertising possible on the App Store, Apple News, Stocks, and Apple TV. We help developers and marketers of all sizes drive app discovery across the App Store. Our display ads on Apple News and Stocks let advertisers promote their products alongside trusted content from the world’s best journalists. Sponsorship integrations and experiences in live sports on Apple TV help advertisers connect with passionate fans. Everything we do is with the unwavering commitment to privacy you expect from Apple. Because when advertising is done right, it benefits everyone. Apple’s Ad Platforms group is looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to write, edit, and produce content across our global internal communications and channels. We’re looking for a dynamic, tech-fluent, highly motivated, and creative communications writer who can help us connect our people to our purpose. In this role, you’ll bring your talents to develop and execute the communications that bring our ideas, products and values to life, connect with teams across geographies and functions, and elevate the employee experience. This role requires expert writing and copy editing skills, strong relationship management, editorial planning, research and interviewing skills, keen attention to detail, ability to work through ambiguity, and multi-functional coordination. You’ll write and edit content for a variety of channels and mediums, and you’ll work closely with internal teams to develop concepts and creative messaging. To succeed in this role, you'll be able to both crisply summarize technical and business concepts and write fresh, energizing copy that connects with audiences and drives engagement and action. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications An accomplished writer with at least 10 years+ related experience authoring and editing copy for internal communications across a variety of channels for a global audience 5 years+ serving as writer and editorial lead for internal newsletters, tools, and content management systems Expert command of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation A deep understanding of storytelling and capturing reader attention Adept at writing about technology for a wide audience Ability to learn unfamiliar subject matter quickly and write about it authoritatively Ability to turn around copy quickly, revise and vet with key partners Flexibility in writing style and preference, across a range of channels including (but not limited to) video scripts, email, newsletter content, and interviews Strong ability to drive action through collaboration, proactivity, and flexibility Experience working with or in a disruptive tech environment, or in an events or communications agency Proficient in Keynote, Pages; skilled in Slack, Quip; and experience using project management tools Description Description In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Ad Platforms communications function, constantly exploring new ways to engage Apple employees in a rapidly growing area of our business. You’ll be responsible for crafting and maintaining the tone of our org-wide communications, to reach and engage a global and diverse range of internal audiences. The ideal candidate has expert writing and copyediting skills, strong project management skills, experience authoring, editing, and executing multi-channel communication plans, and knows how to interview for and capture great storytelling opportunities. Creativity and the ability to generate fresh ideas for new content is imperative—as is the ability to produce high-quality and high-impact work. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree, editorial writing, communications, events, PR, marketing, or related field preferred. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,300 and $250,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.