Editor

Pay Level: $15.00/hour

SUMMARY

The editor for Jesus Film Project Donor Reporting will assist in the composition, production and distribution of timely, effective, story-driven donor reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit donor reports and recurring publications (e.g., Annual Review, Financial Report, Mission 865 Report) for grammar, spelling, style, structure and content according to ministry and industry standards.
• Coach writers on the Jesus Film Project Brand Guide and Jesus Film Project Gospel of Style and provide feedback so writers are growing in their ability to write engaging, story-driven content.
• Fact check content written by the Donor Reporting team to ensure truthful representation of raw material as needed.
• Assist as needed in the editing of report layouts, providing feedback to graphic designer(s) to ensure consistency and excellence in creative vision, design and practice.
• Assist as needed in the selection and/or posting of stories and photos on the internal staff blog.
• Organize and/or provide training opportunities for the writers.
• Meet regularly with the other editors on the team for workload sharing, team strategizing and skills sharpening.
• Uphold and support confidentiality classifications and standards for communications out-of-office.
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the JFP Gospel of Style.
• Help keep Donor Reporting current on industry standards and practices.
• Meet report phase deadlines.
• Work as part of the Donor Reporting team to meet overall report deadlines according to current team procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• AP Style
• Jesus Film Project editorial guidelines
• Editing and proofing for spelling, grammar, syntax, style and story structure
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Ministry organization, operation, policies and objectives
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Coach writers to craft engaging stories of life-change
• Give clear and accurate instructions
• Catch minute details and work towards the big picture
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others
• Learn and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Analyze situations accurately and determine an effective course of action
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Adhere to deadlines and prioritize work accordingly
• Work independently and stay on task with little direction or supervision
• Put the success of the mission above personal interests

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in English writing OR two years professional editing experience in the reporting or publishing field
• Knowledge or experience in mission or intercultural communications (preferred, but not required)
• Experience in nonprofit fund development or marketing (preferred, but not required)