Copy Editor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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
  
• Applicant Types Accepted:
  
• Local Applicants Only
  

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.