Copy Editor Full Time

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

As the Copy Editor/Writer, you will produce quality copy, and also ensure the clarity, consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness of written content across a range of internal and external communications. You will also provide limited training for staff in how to improve their writing.

The successful candidate will be an experienced editor with a strong grasp of grammar, style, and tone, particularly within the non-profit, international development, or humanitarian sectors. Projects that need copy editing will include research reports, annual reports, infographics, capacity statements, thought leadership content and more. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with writers, designers, digital specialists, and other staff globally.

Requirements include:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional editing experience, preferably in an international nonprofit, NGO, or similar context.
• Exceptional command of written English, grammar, syntax, and style.
• Proven ability to edit complex, technical, or sensitive content into accessible and engaging language.
• Experience working with global and culturally diverse teams.
• Strong project/time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, digital environment.

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