What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor (Part-Time) Job at Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. in New York position at Vera Institute of Justice, Inc.?
About the team :
Reporting directly to the Senior Editor in the Communications & External Affairs department, the Editor will perform line edits and developmental edits for communications materials—including research reports, fact sheets, policy briefs, op-eds, infographics, blogs, digital and social media content, rapid response pieces, data visualizations, special projects, etc.—based on the current news cycle, Vera’s strategic priorities, and the output of the Vera initiative teams. The Editor will work on a diverse collection of reports and pieces to reach both community audiences and justice system actors through compelling narratives backed by data and connected to the crucial work that Vera is doing.
About the role : Editing
- Maintain attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment, using Vera’s in-house style guide, as well as the Chicago Manual of Style, ensuring the quality and content of copy materials.
- Perform developmental, line, and copy-editing tasks; provide support with cite or fact checking; proofread for editorial content, including research reports, fact sheets, policy briefs, op-eds, infographics, blogs, digital and social media content, rapid response pieces, data visualizations, special projects, etc.
- Assist with developing and proposing shorter-form derivative content based on longer-form pieces as the need arises.
- Monitor the national news cycle and collaborate with the digital and editorial teams to maintain agile messaging.
Project Management
Administration
What qualifications are we looking for?
Preferred :
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring :
Technical knowledge helpful for this role :
Location & Schedule :
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY, office. The Editor will complete 21 hours per week, on an in-office hybrid schedule on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Compensation and Benefits :
The compensation range for this position is $48,000 - $50,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institute’s total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time. To learn more about Vera’s benefits offerings, click here .
Application Process :
To receive further consideration for this career opportunity, applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, their interest and qualifications. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details about their experience via a phone screen / form in advance of an invitation for a virtual or in-person interview with the team. Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and / or an assessment prior to reference checks and a hiring decision.
Applications may also be faxed to :
ATTN : People, Place, and Culture / Editor (Part-Time), Communications and External Affairs
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax : (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera, please visit .
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Salary : $48,000 - $50,000
