see job announcement below
Candace White, Ph.D.
330 Communications Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0330
(865) 974-5112
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:19:34 -0500
From: Paul Ashdown <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: candidate search
>Candace-- any ideas for this alum? Paul
From: "Wyatt, Sybil" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: candidate search
>Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:05:49 -0800
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>Hi, Paul--
>
>It's been awhile, eh? Well, I could use a little help and thought I'd come
>knocking. My colleagues and I in Bechtel's corporate communications
>department are looking for three talented journalist types, and are having a
>hell of a time identifying strong candidates. So I've started appealing
>directly to J schools across the country. And in UT's case, I figured I'd
>come directly to you. If you can think of anyone we should be talking to,
>please give me a buzz at 415.768.3003.
>
>Thanks, friend!
>
>--Sybil
>
> Bechtel is one of the world's largest engineering-construction
>firms, with some 1,000 current projects on six continents. Principal markets
>include civil infrastructure, e-commerce, environmental remediation,
>government services, industrial, mining & metals, petroleum & chemicals,
>pipelines, power, telecommunications, and water. The company has been
>privately held and family-led since its founding in 1898.
>
> Senior writer-editor: Synthesize a wide variety of information and
>produce crisp, compelling, and accurate copy for internal and external
>audiences. Edit text for appropriateness, accuracy, grammar, and style.
>Manage or help manage creation of publications, electronic and multimedia
>presentations, and executive communiqués and speeches. Serve as editor of
>Bechtel Briefs, a 32-page feature magazine. Responsibilities include
>scheduling, story development, writing, editing, proofreading, hiring and
>supervising free-lance writers and other contractors, budgeting, supervising
>art director and photo editor, securing story approvals, and overseeing
>distribution. Work closely with Bechtel executives and other communication
>professionals to ensure maximum impact on target audiences. Also serve as
>media relations associate, working with reporters, conducting research,
>writing news releases, and responding to inquiries. Minimum five years
>experience. Please send resume and five writing samples to Angie Bernasconi,
>Bechtel Corporation, P.O. Box 193965, San Francisco, CA 94119-3965.
>
> Writer-editor: Write clear, compelling copy on a wide range of
>topics. Projects include brochures, ads, periodicals, and intranet sites.
>Must be detail-oriented and comfortable handling multiple assignments
>simultaneously. Also desirable: a sophisticated sense of design, knowledge
>of print production, and experience managing content for electronic media.
>Minimum three years experience. Please send resume and five writing samples
>to Angie Bernasconi, Bechtel Corporation, P.O. Box 193965, San Francisco, CA
>94119-3965.
>
> PR generalist: Serve as www.bechtel.com webmaster, coordinate news
>and trade media relations, and assist with marketing and employee
>communications, possibly including the company's intranet. Essential: solid
>business writing ability, strong web content development skills, and graphic
>design savvy. Minimum four years experience, preferably with international
>exposure. Please send resume and five writing samples to Angie Bernasconi,
>Bechtel Corporation, P.O. Box 193965, San Francisco, CA 94119-3965.
>
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