Freelance Editor

Description

Position Description

The Oregon Consumer League Fight for Main Street Project is seeking an experienced part-time freelance editor with a passion for consumer protection. The position will oversee the planning and content creation of articles that tell the stories of how our judicial courts play a key part in protecting consumers and provide access to justice against corporations and organizations that harm consumers. The freelance editor may write articles and/or oversee and edit other writers.

This is a remote position.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or similar major preferred. Will also consider a student in their college senior year along with editorial or assistant editor experience.

Required Qualifications

• Passion for consumer protection and consumer justice.

• Proven experience in editorial planning and content creation.

• Strong writing and critical reading skills.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to control schedules and enforce deadlines.

• Creative thinking and innovation in engaging readers.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experienced in utilizing proofreading procedures and style guides.

• Ability to resolve editorial issues promptly.

• Budget management and personnel supervision experience.

• Familiarity with word processing software and editing features.

Beneficial Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.

• High level of integrity.

To apply: Along with your resume, please include a cover letter that details why you would be a good fit for this position, as well as samples of your writing skills and/or links to relevant clips. Send to Michelle Druce, Oregon Consumer League Executive Director by email to: mdruce@oregonconsumerleague.org.

About the Oregon Consumer League: The Oregon Consumer League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has protected consumers' rights for over 58 years. We work to educate consumers, promote fair and ethical business practices, hold corporations accountable, advance consumer protection laws, and defend against policies that harm Oregon consumers. www.oregonconsumerleague.org

Listing Type

Jobs | Remote

Categories

Communications | Journalism | Media | Nonprofit

Position Type

Contract

Experience Level

Mid Level

Employer Type

Direct Employer

Salary Type

Commensurate with Experience