Editorial Refiner

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Bridgespan Group Full time

Become a key member of our publishing team at The Bridgespan Group, a leading nonprofit consulting organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Copy Editor to refine and elevate our editorial efforts. As a critical support to our publishing team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our publications, email newsletters, and more.

About Us

The Bridgespan Group is a nonprofit consulting organization serving ambitious nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, and impact investors in North America, Africa, and Asia. We work with social change organizations to accelerate social change, pursuing projects that are intellectually challenging and have the potential for significant social impact.

Responsibilities
  • Edit content such as web pages, articles, reports, blog posts, and email newsletters to improve clarity, readability, and concision.
  • Proofread copy to fix grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
  • Maintain adherence to style guidelines.
  • Verify factual correctness of information (dates and statistics).
  • Ensure proper spelling and representation of organizations, and individual names and titles.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working as a copy editor/sub-editor or proofreader or similar role.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with applying the principles of style guides, such as the Chicago Manual of Style or AP style guide, to different types of writing.
  • Mastery of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to make constructive suggestions.
  • Basic knowledge of legal issues involved in publishing, such as libel and plagiarism.
  • Willingness to collaborate with creative teams, including writers, editors, and graphic designers.
  • Creative and curious, with the ability to work across a broad variety of topics.
  • Experience editing in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Google Docs; experience with Adobe InDesign and website content management systems a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once in a changing environment.
  • Enthusiasm for Bridgespan's organizational values and commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

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