John Iekel

Senior Writer Editor @American Society Of Pension Professionals And Actuaries

Arlington, VA, US

Provide wide range of information through multiple platforms on topics important to retirement plan advisors, plan sponsors, plan administrators, retirement plan professionals and plan participants.* Furnish detailed, as well as comprehensive, coverage of developments, trends, and government activity relevant to defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and retirement plans private-sector and public-sector employers offer and administer.* Write articles and alerts; provide content to electronic newsletters as well as print publications.* Conduct interviews; cover events and online and in-person presentations.* Build network of professional contacts including industry experts, leaders, officials, and real-world parties whose activities are relevant to the retirement plan industry and those whom it serves.* Maintain news and coverage through content management system to keep it up to date, complete, and useful to members and industry professionals.* Assist in preparation of web portals to provide content to specific retirement plan and administrator audiences.* Ensure web content up to date and relevant to retirement plan professionals, site visitors, and mission of the organization; highlight content of particular interest and importance.* Prepare information that will assist plan sponsors and administrators in remaining in compliance with federal regulations and laws.* Serve as Editor of thrice-weekly electronic newsletter serving pension professionals and Editor of weekly electronic newsletter serving public-sector retirement plan professionals. Write original content, obtain content from outside experts, edit material from contributors, plan and manage coverage.* Provide original content, including cover stories, feature articles, profiles and coverage of events, for print publications.

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts