Editorial Manager

Job Overview:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees resettling to the United States. Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States, supported by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and implemented by the IRC. More information about Switchboard can be found at www.SwitchboardTA.org.

Switchboard is seeking an Editorial Manager. This staff person will be responsible for ensuring that Switchboard’s written materials are clear, concise, correctly branded, and free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. This staff person may be located anywhere in the United States.

Major Responsibilities:

• Copy edit Switchboard’s information guides, toolkits, blog posts, slide decks, etc., with a focus on proofreading for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• As needed, rewrite text to ensure all language is as concise and clear as possible
• Review and revise all footnotes/citations to ensure consistent APA style
• Review written materials against Switchboard’s branding guide to ensure consistent use of templates, fonts, colors, etc. Make corrections as needed.
• Coordinate as needed with Switchboard’s external graphic design vendor; Switchboard’s Sr. Program Officer for Instructional Design; and other key team members to ensure brand guidelines and templates meet program needs for all types of materials.
• As needed, support with project management tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum two years of experience in journalism, professional writing, copy editing, communications, etc.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with emphasis on clear, concise language and excellent spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of APA style and ability to correctly format citations
• Strong attention to detail
• Preferred: Familiarity with refugee resettlement and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded programs

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.