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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.