American Red Cross
Marketing Proofreader/Copy Editor (Bilingual)Posted
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
The American Red Cross is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish), detail-oriented, and self-motivated marketing proofreader/copy editor. This fully remote position helps ensure marketing tactics to recruit blood donors and increase blood donor engagement are accurate, grammatically correct, and adhere to the Red Cross brand and AP Style.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The proofreader/copy editor will:
* Be responsible for proofing marketing tactics and providing Associated Press Style and Red Cross brand copy editing suggestions to cross-functional teams to engage and recruit blood donors.
* Work with management to identify, develop, and implement effective monthly marketing proofing checklists to help cross-functional teams develop marketing tactics.
* Serve as a resource to other staff.
* Collaborate with peers to continually improve the proofreading process.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:
* Must be fluently bilingual in English and Spanish.
* Should be self-motivated - this position is fully remote.
* Proven skill in copy editing/proofreading is a must.
* Proven ability to manage multiple reviews and work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
* Demonstrated understanding of customer-focused direct marketing activities will be helpful to you in this role.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
* 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in communications, English or equivalent field required.
* Minimum 3 years of related experience.
* Demonstrated track record of copy editing and proofreading.
* Proficiency with the Associated Press Stylebook, as well as English and Spanish grammar rules.
* Bilingual, English and Spanish.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to assimilate information quickly and manage multiple reviews simultaneously under deadlines.
* Strong teamwork, collaboration, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
* Must perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
* Travel may be required.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position is $57,000-$70,000.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance your learning.
* Medical and dental Vision plans
* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
* PTO + Holidays
* 401K with 5% match
* Paid Family Leave
* Employee Assistance
* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
* Service Awards and Recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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