Job Description for an Editor at a Non-Profit Organization
To be an editor, you must have a love of the written word. To work at a non-profit, you must have a love of helping others. An editor at a non-profit organization works with the written word while helping others at the same time. Editors at non-profit organizations are in charge of getting the organization's information to the public.
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Job Description
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Editors at non-profit organizations collect and prepare information for publication. At a non-profit organization, this information is produced and published primarily in the form of newsletters and promotional materials. There may also be a separate newsletter for staff. The editor must produce marketable, high-quality information about the non-profit organization. Depending on the size of the organization, the editor may work alone or with a team of others.
Duties
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The editor's primary responsibility is to produce newsletters and publicity documents, both for internal and external circulation. Editors coordinate the design and layout of all materials put out by the non-profit organization. They also review and edit all written copy for accuracy, grammar, spelling and style. In addition, editors may produce and edit material for the non-profit organization's website. They may even create some promotional material themselves, depending on the size of the organization.
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Working Conditions
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Typically, the editor will work in the same office building as the non-profit organization. If the organization is very small, the editor might work from home. Editors work with other members of the organization to collect information for publication. They typically work eight to nine hours per day, five days a week. Editors occasionally have to work overtime when an important deadline is approaching.
Earnings
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Editors at a non-profit organization typically earn between $30,000 and $50,000 per year. Because of their nature, non-profit organizations usually do not pay as well as private sector jobs. Editors working in the private sector can earn up to $80,000 per year. Depending on the size and success of the non-profit organization, editors may have health insurance, but this is not guaranteed.
Education
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Editors working for non-profit organizations typically have a bachelor's degree in English, communications or journalism. Additional training in editing and publishing is useful as well. Many colleges offer two-year programs in publishing that can be done part-time while continuing to work. As an editor, impeccable reading and writing skills are very important, as well as having a high level of general knowledge. In addition, editors should be familiar with copyright law and have a basic understanding of design principles--this will help when working with layouts. Organizational skills, decision-making skills and the ability to work well under pressure are also key skills for a successful non-profit organization editor.
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