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Position Summary: Copyedit all English-language (printed and electronic) publications of Unity to help ensure that they are free of grammatical, spelling, and basic factual errors while proofing typeset versions of copyedited text.

Essential Job Functions:

• Copyedit all types of English-language Unity publications, both printed and electronic, including magazines, books, booklets, direct mail packages, educational/curriculum material, newsletters, leaflets, pamphlets, brochures, advertisements, letters, fliers, prayer services, event programs, order forms, marketing/promotional packages, web copy, and more.
• Proofread typeset versions of copyedited text.
• Communicate with other Unity staff to resolve questions of language, scheduling, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Monitor brand usage in all materials.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. Remote or telecommute position may be possible.
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements including all safety guidelines

Nonessential Job Functions:

• Write copy as dictated by staffing needs.
• Assist in training proofreaders as necessary and maintaining Unity Editorial Stylebook.
• Maintain knowledge of current Unity editorial style, strategy, and outside editorial trends.

Competency Statement(s):

• Able to provide high-quality copy while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance processes.
• Able to support a positive team environment in which members create, participate, and respect each other to achieve desired results.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to the Unity core values which are: Inclusiveness, Inspiration, Innovation, Creativity, Community, and Service.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Experience:

• Five years’ experience in copy editing, proofing and/or copywriting.
• Proficiency in written English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling as well as the ability to recognize meaning.
• Knowledge of editing process and standard copyediting and proofreading marks.
• Excellent organizational skills required, including the ability to set priorities of multiple jobs. Deadline-oriented skills while maintaining accuracy and details.
• Solid verbal and written communication, telephone, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with The Gregg Reference and AP Stylebook manuals helpful. Knowledge of Unity philosophy and terminology preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate end-user of MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook. Adobe Acrobat Pro experience a plus. InDesign may sometimes be used.

Certificates & Licenses:

Other Requirements:

Physical and Mental Requirements

N/A Not Applicable ActivityNot applicable to this occupation

O Occasionally position requires this activity about 33% of the time (2.5+ hrs/day)

F Frequently position requires this activity about 50% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C Constantly position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

C Indoor Work

N/A Outdoor Work

O Excessive Noise/Decibels

C Sitting/Workstation

C Use of Hands/Fingers

N/A ClimbStairs/Ladders

N/A Lifting 20 Max lbs.

N/A Traveling outside campus

N/A Carry 20 Max lbs.

N/A Exposure to Hazards

N/A Push/Pull Equipment

N/A Exposure to Temperatures

C Read/See

O Standing/Walking

C Talk/Communicate

N/A Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl

N/A Taste/Smell

C Operate Computer

N/A Operate Company Vehicles

N/A Personal Protection

C Operate Company Equipment: Printer, Copier, Telephone

Work Environment: Office Environment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.