Copyeditor

Copy Editor

Position Overview

The Copy Editor’s most significant responsibility is editing and fact-checking content. They use their attention to detail and their expert knowledge of style guides to contribute to well-written and error-free content. Their job is to make sure they fact-check statements, correct typos and grammatical errors, and mark unnecessary or confusing passages for the writer to revise. They may also provide suggestions on how to improve the clarity of a particular passage or statement.      

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field.

·        Or a master's degree in a theological field with a strong knowledge of the English language.

·        Strong knowledge of the English language- understanding and ability to correct grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation issues.

·        Familiarity with biblical texts.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Working knowledge of Adobe InCopy is preferred. However, we will train.

     Skills

·        Written and oral communication skills.

·        Time management and multitasking skills.

·        The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

·        Organizational skills.

·        Knowledge of Baptist doctrine is preferred.

·        The ability to be detail-oriented.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• Help revise/update the SSPB style guide (as needed) to govern how content is created.
• Arrange page layouts to include written content in Word to transition to InCopy/InDesign.
• Help train new editorial team members about the company’s content creation process.
• Fact-check all content.
• Check content against the SSPB style guide and Chicago Style.

Compensation will be dependent upon experience and skill level. This is a full-time position.

*The Sunday School Publishing Board is a subsidiary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. We are unapologetically Christian, and a successful candidate will be as well. *

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Rev. Joe Tribble at jtribble@sspbnbc.com.