Copy Editor, Leadership for Educational Equity (remote)

[Tim Smith]

Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) — a nonprofit, nonpartisan leadership development organization dedicated to developing its members’ potential to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive an outstanding education
— is looking to hire a copy editor for our Communications team. Qualified candidates for this position will have a proven experience writing for a variety of audiences on digital platforms, and the ability to write, copy edit and proofread in a rapid-response environment. Additionally, they will demonstrate cultural competency, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit emails and other external-facing communications to correct grammar/punctuation/spelling errors; improve clarity; maintain high-quality standards; confirm accuracy; follow best practices; and ensure content and voice meet LEE brand standards and values — especially as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Respond quickly to inquiries from teams

• Communicate trends and issues in the review process with staff

• Provide recommendations for improvements in the review process

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in public relations, marketing, communications, media, journalism or similar field

• Proven experience writing and copy editing for a variety of audiences on multiple platforms in a rapid-response environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Keen attention to detail

• Thorough understanding of email marketing best practices

• Knowledge of AP style

• Ability to set and consistently meet deadlines and commitments

• Cultural competency with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout internal and external communications

• Positive attitude with team-minded mentality

• Thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating in a geographically dispersed organization

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in journalism or related field with a passion for storytelling and working with diverse and underprivileged communities

• Proficient in the tactical use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube

• Experience with email marketing platforms, event platforms, and databases (e.g., Pardot, Salesforce, Eventbrite)

• Graphic design and visual branding experience

This is a part-time, temporary position (15–20 hours per week until the end of 2017). Hourly pay is competitive and depends on prior experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume, two writing samples (content for digital platforms preferred), and a brief cover letter with your desired hourly rate to Lauren Engel at co...@educationalequity.org.