Editor – Donor Reporting 

Pay Level: Unit 2 Level 7 $16.00/hr.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The editor for Jesus Film Project Donor Reporting will assist in the composition, production and publication of timely, effective, story-driven donor reports.

For additional information contact us at:

Cru
Human Resources
100 Lake Hart Drive, Dept. 2800
Orlando, FL 32832

[email protected]

1-888-278-7233

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FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Edit donor reports and recurring publications (e.g., Annual Review, Annual Financial Report, Equipment Report) for grammar, spelling, style, structure and content according to ministry and industry standards.
  • Coach 7+ writers on the Jesus Film Project Brand Identity Guidelines and Jesus Film Project Stylebook, providing feedback for writers’ growth in composing engaging, story-driven content.
  • Fact-check content written by the Donor Reporting team as needed, to ensure accurate representation of raw material.
  • Edit report layouts, providing feedback to graphic designer(s) to ensure consistency with the Jesus Film Project brand and excellence in creative vision, design and practice. 
  • Select, edit and post stories and photos on the internal staff blog. Provide assistance to Cru/Jesus Film Project staff members in the usage of field stories.
  • Organize and/or provide training opportunities for the writers.
  • Meet regularly with the other editors on the team for workload sharing, team strategizing and skills sharpening.
  • Uphold and support confidentiality classifications and standards for communications.
  • Help keep Donor Reporting current on industry standards and practices, including maintaining and updating the Jesus Film Project Stylebook.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (Nonessential):

  • Demonstrate and model personal spiritual discipline and assist in the development of an environment on the team where individual team members grow in their own Christian walks.
  • Professional development – engage in the Staff Development process including creating and implementing a Professional Development Plan (PDP) targeting areas of growth
  • Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Participate in regular meetings for the editorial team, including discussion, information dissemination and additional training.
  • Participate in the annual Christmas calling campaign, making the required amount of calls.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • AP Stylebook
  • Jesus Film Project editorial guidelines
  • Editing and proofing for spelling, grammar, syntax, style and story structure Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Adobe InDesign applications
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
  • Ministry organization, operation, policies and objectives
  • Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

ABILITY TO:

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Coach writers to craft engaging stories of life change.
  • Give clear and accurate instructions.
  • Catch minute details and work toward the big picture.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others.
  • Learn and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Analyze situations accurately and determine an effective course of action.
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adhere to deadlines and prioritize work accordingly.
  • Work independently and as a team, staying on task with little direction or supervision.
  • Put the success of the ministry above personal accomplishments.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in English writing (or similar field) and two years of professional editing experience in the reporting or publishing field
  • Knowledge or experience in mission or intercultural communications (preferred, but not required)
  • Experience in nonprofit fund development or marketing (preferred, but not required).