Ministry Function

The Junior Editor supports the ministry at Convoy of Hope by editing, proofreading, and occasionally writing content related to general communication, development, marketing, web, digital, and public relations copy. This individual will assist with the fulfillment of communication assets to in-house departments, external clients, and friends of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Edits and proofreads content that is generated within and tasked to the Marketing & Communications Division. This could include email content, internal and external reports, website copy, SEO content, direct mail pieces, social media posts, press releases, print articles, scripts, marketing material, and other collateral.
2. Ensures all assigned copy adheres closely to brand and voice style guidelines.
3. As a member of the Content Team, assists in updating brand and voice guidelines when necessary.
4. Acts as the primary proofreader for Convoy of Hope’s quarterly magazine, Hope Quarterly.
5. Occasionally writes copy for the organization’s ever-evolving needs as it is assigned by the Content Director.
6. With the other members of the Content Team, develops communication assets for use by the organization and other departments.
7. Meets with clients on projects as needed.
8. Fulfills all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. A Bachelor of Arts in English, communications, journalism, or a related field is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Two or more years of demonstrated experience in editing content for print, video, and digital media is preferred.
3. Works on multiple projects with tight, overlapping deadlines.
4. Edits for consistency, accuracy, and competency.
5. Is self-motivated to multi-task, stay organized, and prioritize projects.
6. Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
7. Serves as an advocate for the ministry, striving to nurture, broaden, and develop financial and other resource opportunities to support and expand organizational and program ministry.
8. Positively represents the ministry of Convoy of Hope, including its mission statement and core values, to all outside constituencies.
9. As a Christian organization, Convoy of Hope believes it is critical that team members embrace the organization's religious purposes for which it exists and not only agree with its Statement of Faith but demonstrate it in their lives on an ongoing basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.