Copy Editor/Writer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
World Vision
Category: Administration
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Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
The successful candidate will be an experienced editor with a strong grasp of grammar, style, and tone, particularly within the non-profit, international development, or humanitarian sectors. Projects that need copy editing will include research reports, annual reports, infographics, capacity statements, thought leadership content and more. Working remotely, the Copy Editor will collaborate closely with writers, designers, digital specialists, and other staff globally.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Editing & Quality Control
• Edit and proofread a variety of content including reports, press releases, op-eds, digital copy, newsletters, donor communications, social media, internal documents, and more.
• Producing written copy
• Create clear, captivating and persuasive content that delivers World Vision’s key messages for attitude or behaviour change
• Content Support & Workflow
• Collaborate with staff from key teams providing content to establish and socialise copy-editing workflow systems, thereby ensuring timely and hassle-free support.
• Provide training on effective writing
• Work with key staff to improve their ability to write engaging and accurate copy that raises World Vision’s brand.
• Contribute to Global Marketing and Communications engagement efforts that build team unity, collaboration and trust.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 3–5 years of professional editing experience, preferably in an international nonprofit, NGO, or similar context.
• Exceptional command of written English, grammar, syntax, and style.
• Proven ability to edit complex, technical, or sensitive content into accessible and engaging language.
• Experience working with global and culturally diverse teams.
• Strong project/time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, digital environment.
• LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Minimal with no more than 5% travel a year
• PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• A certification in editing and/or proofreading
• Providing basic training to colleagues about effective writing and editing
HOW TO APPLY
Local Applicants Only
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Deadline: Expired
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