Temporary Digital Proofreader & Copy Editor- Remote

Digital Proofreader & Copy Editor 

Temporary Assignment Part-Time

This is a contract remote position.

Our Organization  

CDP, a Boston-based public benefit corporation, uses the collaborative fundraising model to improve the operational efficiency and revenue generation capacity of the public media system.  CDP currently provides more than 260 NPR and PBS stations with outsourced marketing, data analytics, fundraising, and technology services.  These services help stations raise more net income, grow their donor files faster, lower their fundraising costs, and free up development talent allowing stations to better focus on local engagement.  Since its inception as a business unit with the WGBH Educational Foundation and subsequent evolution to a freestanding entity, CDP has driven $252 million in incremental net value back to stations and has become the most widely adopted station service in the history of public broadcasting.

Just as CDP is committed to supporting public media organizations around the country, we are equally committed to supporting each of our team in their own professional development.

 For more information visit www.cdpcommunity.org

Position Overview  

The Digital Proofreader & Copy Editor is responsible for proofing emails, letters, landing pages, and other fundraising copy that drives results. This position requires editing and managing copy produced by internal and external stakeholders for accuracy and consistency with CDP’s style/voice; and supporting the fundraising copy development process from concept to approval to final output.

Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Edit and manage (i.e.Cut down) fundraising copy generated by internal stakeholders and external agency partners to fit the scope and needs of the deliverables
• Serve as Copy Editor, ensuring that text and email proofs are readable, accurate and ready for transmission.  

Experience/Skills  

• Possess impeccable written grammar and demonstrated mastery of the written word. 
• Strength in proofing and editing – able to ensure both accuracy of content and consistency of the CDP voice and style.
• Proven track record of success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks simultaneously, working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and receiving cross-management direction.
• Deadline driven and ability to prioritize time sensitive tasks.

Attributes 
 Our company culture is important to us. Successful candidates will identify easily with a set of character attributes, as listed below: 

You are…  

· A Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have great customer service skills; you like people and want to help.  

· A Critical Thinker: You continually look for ways to find efficiencies, innovate, and make improvements where you can.  

· Process Oriented: You can understand, work in, create, and improve processes.  

· A Collaborator: You are a collaborator willing to help where needed; a relationship builder whose can-do attitude inspires others; you actively share your job knowledge with team members.  

· Someone Who Seeks to Learn: You are eager to listen, study, and learn new things quickly; you are resourceful and are open to regularly accepting and growing from feedback.  

· Entrepreneurial: You have proven success working in a fast-paced and changing environment; you have a strong work ethic and are excited to add value to the organization and its mission.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or equivalent work experience preferred.  

Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.