Copy Editing Manager

WHO WE ARE

The decisions we make shape our lives and those of the people around us. There is not a more important set of skills that we can teach today’s youth than how to approach decision-making. That is what we aim to do.

The Alliance for Decision Education is a nonprofit organization that is driving a revolutionary shift in the way that we think about education. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. We are driven by this mission, supported by science, and backed by a growing list of global luminaries and leaders.

The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our team is made up of diverse, dedicated, and driven educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals who have come from different backgrounds for a common purpose. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHAT WE OFFER

Employees receive a comprehensive total rewards package which includes: competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience, employer-paid medical, vision, and dental premiums for both the employee and their dependents, a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, generous paid time off (PTO), equipment and supplies to work remotely, and additional resources to help employees do their best work.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Copy Editing Manager will be responsible for creating, editing, and reviewing a variety of internal and external communications. They will significantly improve content by revising language and ensuring consistent messaging and voice across Alliance documents.

The Copy Editing Manager will report to the Interim Director of Communications as a part of the Communications Department, which is responsible for driving awareness and creating demand for Decision Education across the nation.

We expect this individual to adhere to the Alliance’s hybrid work schedule, working both remotely and from our office in Bala Cynwyd, PA. We will consider full-time remote employees who are not local to our office with the expectation that they will travel into the office occasionally.

*The position is based in the United States.

*The posted salary range for this position reflects our good faith estimate of what ideal candidates for this position are likely to expect. We will tailor any offer based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, and skills as well as any other factors that may prove relevant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• Ensure that content uses the correct language, tone, voice, clarity, flow, and structure by adhering to the Alliance Style Guide and messaging track.
• Communicate and collaborate across departments to ensure that content is published in a timely manner.
• Update the Alliance Style Guide as necessary as we learn more from the field.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure written content in various formats and layouts is edited and accurate (e.g. web text, designed digital documents, letters, printed materials, etc.).
• Help to create a robust content creation plan while producing content to introduce the Alliance and Decision Education to the general public.
• These duties may change or expand over time consistent with our organization’s initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and Skills
  • 5+ years of experience as an Editor, Copy Editor, Copywriter, or similar positions
  • Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or similar field preferred, but not required
  • Experience with and knowledge of publishing software
  • Effective and efficient writing and editing skills
  • Experience or interest in education/non-profit is preferred, but not required
• Attributes and Characteristics
  • Exceptional communicator and storyteller
  • Collaborative; positive and collegial
  • Highly organized; able to prioritize well
  • Creative and strategic thinker with great execution
  • Responsible and conscientious; excellent attention to detail
  • Gracious professionalism and emotional maturity
  • Passionate about our mission and the success of the organization
  • Capable and willing to be flexible and adapt to changing conditions