Senior Writer, LACERA
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) - Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Salary: $99,240.00 - $130,164.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
This examination will remain open until the needs of LACERA are met and may close without prior notice.
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $85 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees.
LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.
LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.
Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team, LACERA invites you to apply!
As a technical lead, the positions are distinguished by responsibility for advising on complex questions of language, style, and audience awareness; conducting quality review of all written materials; and for directing, reviewing, and providing technical guidance and feedback on work produced by lower-level writers and support staff to ensure consistent standards are followed.
The positions independently produce accurate, error-free, publication-ready editorial content for newsletters, brochures, forms, letters, statements, booklets, member guides, surveys, annual law books, annual financial reports, video scripts, and web-based communications for multiple audiences. The positions are responsible for developing and maintaining a proprietary style guide for all written work created for LACERA, among other materials; participating in the development of the communications plan and annual editorial calendar; conducting thorough research to add value to written content; and collaborating with Creative Coordinators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders on written projects to meet their needs.
Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is in the Communications Division; however, the resulting eligible list for this examination can be used to fill other vacancies in LACERA, as they occur.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday) for at least the first twelve (12) months of employment. LACERA offers a hybrid work environment, and this position may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week.
LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194,000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.
LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.
Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.
LACERA Mission: To produce, protect, and provide the promised benefits to our members.
LACERA Vision: Empowering our members to enjoy a healthy and secure retirement.
LACERA Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Transparency
LACERA Vision: Empowering our members to enjoy a healthy and secure retirement.
LACERA Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Transparency
Our Core Values: I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency), serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members their promised benefits.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team, LACERA invites you to apply!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Writer, LACERA position is responsible for writing and editing technical employee benefits copy on retirement and insurance plans; institutional investments; policies, procedures, related laws and tax codes; and healthcare and pension industry updates in order to accurately and effectively communicate with plan members, staff members, peer organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
The Senior Writer, LACERA position is responsible for writing and editing technical employee benefits copy on retirement and insurance plans; institutional investments; policies, procedures, related laws and tax codes; and healthcare and pension industry updates in order to accurately and effectively communicate with plan members, staff members, peer organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
As a technical lead, the positions are distinguished by responsibility for advising on complex questions of language, style, and audience awareness; conducting quality review of all written materials; and for directing, reviewing, and providing technical guidance and feedback on work produced by lower-level writers and support staff to ensure consistent standards are followed.
The positions independently produce accurate, error-free, publication-ready editorial content for newsletters, brochures, forms, letters, statements, booklets, member guides, surveys, annual law books, annual financial reports, video scripts, and web-based communications for multiple audiences. The positions are responsible for developing and maintaining a proprietary style guide for all written work created for LACERA, among other materials; participating in the development of the communications plan and annual editorial calendar; conducting thorough research to add value to written content; and collaborating with Creative Coordinators, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders on written projects to meet their needs.
Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is in the Communications Division; however, the resulting eligible list for this examination can be used to fill other vacancies in LACERA, as they occur.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday) for at least the first twelve (12) months of employment. LACERA offers a hybrid work environment, and this position may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
To view the complete job description and benefits for this classification, please see link below: Senior Writer, LACERA.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, English, or a related field –AND- five (5) years of experience in researching, writing, and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects, including print and web-based communications.
Option 2:
Seven (7) years of experience researching, writing, and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects, including print and web-based communications.
Option 3:
Three (3) years of experience at the level of Writer II, LACERA.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and occasional bending, walking, stooping or squatting. Incumbents sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed in an office environment in a controlled climate.
Option 1:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, English, or a related field –AND- five (5) years of experience in researching, writing, and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects, including print and web-based communications.
Option 2:
Seven (7) years of experience researching, writing, and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects, including print and web-based communications.
Option 3:
Three (3) years of experience at the level of Writer II, LACERA.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and occasional bending, walking, stooping or squatting. Incumbents sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed in an office environment in a controlled climate.
Other Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience researching, writing, proofreading, and editing communication articles on retirement plan(s), institutional investments, defined contribution, and/or other benefits topics.
- Demonstrated experience researching, validating, and synthesizing complex legislative and legal subject matter into easy-to-understand informational letters, brochures, forms, and other print and web-based materials.
- Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced in-house communications department requiring strong multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to other writers on written work as a lead writer.
- Demonstrated experience developing, revising, and/or following a proprietary editorial style guide.
For more information and to apply online, please visit LACERA’s website at www.lacera.com, Careers then click “current job opportunities”, or click the APPLY button.
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