Copy Editor Job at Sunday School Publishing Board, Nashville, TN

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  • Sunday School Publishing Board
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Nashville, TN 37207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Nashville, TN 37207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Relocation

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