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Editor
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Editor
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Description:
Position Objective:
- To edit PETA's and its affiliates' publications, including printed materials, internet content, and video text
- To provide copy editing and proofreading expertise while exercising good judgment and flagging concerns about content and organization
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by PETA and its affiliates:
o Edit PETA's and its affiliates' publications, websites, and public communications—including news releases, correspondence, blogs, statements, fundraising materials, website copy, ad campaigns, video text, and other documents
o Edit internal written materials created by staff members of PETA and its affiliates, including policies and procedures
o Edit foreign language text (highly desirable but not required)
- Perform any other editorial functions assigned by the supervisor
. Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a course of study requiring extensive writing and editing skills
- Minimum of six years of practical editing experience in a relevant field
- Proven excellent knowledge of English grammar
- Excellent knowledge of professional terminology and writing conventions as well as animal rights language
- Ability to learn and apply a rigorous in-house style guide adapted from AP
- Demonstrated exemplary attention to detail and ability to exercise good judgment
- Proven ability to apply knowledge and experience in a time-pressured, deadline-intensive environment
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization and familiarity with animal rights
This position cannot be performed in Colorado
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