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Editor

PETA Foundation

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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


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