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
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).