Since leaving the Journal newspapers back in 1992, I have in one way or another, tried to make writing a part of my position. Not so much a priority, because the given position had different responsibilities and duties, but because I wanted to contribute something more.
I was interested in letting folks know what we were up to. How we were contributing to the institution. Who we were as a department as well as individuals. What plans we were working on. And ways we could benefit them that maybe they hadn’t thought about or seen us as possibly being involved with.
Within my recent positions, I have been co-editor of a departmental newsletter, contributor to web sites and departmental guides, voice-over guy for our front desk phone (mainly because I was there when it needed to be changed). I’ve created signs for hours and closings, written updates and notes from things which happened the week before.
And yes, I have sent the occasional email (give or take a few hundred) providing information about products or services offered.
So yes, writing has been a part of my career in pretty much everything. Sometimes it became part of the job. Other times, even if it meant writing some simple semi-humorous newsletter just for our small staff, I included writing just because I could.
Now what about you? How have you chosen to make writing a part of your job (even if it really isn’t)?
--David
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David Stoddard
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