Writer/Editor Jobs

Pay: $18 Hr. min.

Full Time, Location – Hybrid, Orlando

Cru has a long-standing history of being a pioneer in world Christian Missions. We are looking for the most talented individuals with a passion to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed to the nations. Come use your God-given talents to help do this!

Our teams at Cru Headquarters are committed to praying for and with each other. Your faith isn’t just something apart from who you are, it's an integral part of you. Here in Cru we want you to use your gifts to further the Kingdom each day.

The Writer/Editor will assist in the composition, production, and publication of timely and effective story-driven written reports for organizational ministry donors.

The Kind of Work You’ll be Doing:

• Participate in regular meetings for the editorial team, including discussion, information dissemination and additional training.
• Assist the managing editor in keeping Donor Reporting current on editorial and publishing industry standards and practices, helping teammates learn to apply the principles from the Jesus Film Project Stylebook and suggesting potential updates to this ministry-wide resource.
• Write vision-casting and results-oriented content for Donor Reporting publications and recurring Jesus Film Project Development publications. Research contextual report needs (cultural, geographical, project, etc.) for assigned reports to ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
• Under the supervision of the managing editor, select, edit and post stories and photos on the internal staff blog, upholding and supporting confidentiality classifications and standards for communications.
• Assist the managing editor in providing training opportunities for the Donor Reporting team, suggesting content, and helping to organize presentations.
• Participate in the annual Christmas calling campaign, making the required amount of calls.
• Coach and provide feedback to writers. Collaborate with graphic designer(s) to ensure consistency with the Jesus Film Project brand and excellence in creative vision, design and practice.
• Evaluate field ministry project information from the Field Information team in a timely manner, analyzing and interpreting complex information for use in written reports to organizational donors.
• Edit written drafts and design layouts for reports and recurring publications; Edit for grammar, spelling, style, structure, content, and design—according to editorial and publishing industry standards, ministry guidelines, brand, mission, values, vision and confidentiality. Fact-check content to ensure truthful representation of raw material as needed. Meet report deadlines according to current team procedures.
• Write and edit other content for Jesus Film Project Development department and Jesus Film Project leaders as needed, such as proposals, summaries, bulletins, e-newsletters, talking points and event collateral.
• Collaborate with Donor Reporting teammates and the Field Information team as needed to maintain standards, refine processes, and implement best practices, particularly in providing up-to-date field ministry information for Jesus Film Project Development Reps. Meet regularly with other Donor Reporting writers/editors to meet deadlines, share workloads, strategize and sharpen skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in nonprofit fund development or marketing is preferred, but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in writing (e.g., journalism, creative writing, English or similar field) and two years of professional writing or editing experience in the reporting or publishing field.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package.