Job Description

NOTE: The above Pay Range only applies to applicants who perform the job within the US and to applicants classified by CRS as International Assignees. Staff hired on local payroll would follow the respective Country pay range. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your anticipated work location during the candidate selection process .

Note: This position is a Remote work position.

Job Summary

The Writer/Editor II provides high quality proofreading, copyediting and general editorial support to the CRS Content & Editorial Studio. This role is a generalist editorial position responsible for improving clarity, accuracy, consistency and readiness of content produced across the division. The Writer/Editor II works across a broad mix of content types, supporting both technical and programmatic materials as well as marketing and fundraising communications, and contributes to consistent editorial standards and workflows within a collaborative studio environment.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Apply CRS editorial standards, house style and brand voice to communications and content while preserving authorial intent. Ensure consistent formatting and citation standards across technical and programmatic documents.
• Proofread content, including reports, technical documents, donor and fundraising communications, digital and web content, etc. Edit projects for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, clarity, tone and internal consistency.
• Identify errors, ambiguities, or inconsistencies and resolve them through edits or clear queries to content owners.
• Support proposal and report readiness by copyediting existing drafts and producing concise summaries or distilled sections (e.g., executive summaries) to improve clarity and usability for donor or leadership audiences.
• Work within established Content and Editorial Studio workflows for intake, review, revision and approval.
• Collaborate respectfully with writers, editors, managers and cross-functional partners to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Share editorial best practices, guidance, or feedback informally with colleagues to support overall content quality and consistency.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in writing, editing and review practices; may provide limited, ad hoc coaching or support on effective writing and editing when appropriate.
• Provide guidance and adhere to best practices on AI communications and tools.
• Utilize Asana and other content pipeline and project management systems to effectively manage projects in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing both technical or programmatic content and marketing or fundraising communications.
• Experience working with Asana and familiarity with AI writing and editing tools.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission driven organizations.
• Experience working within structured editorial workflows or content production teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in PC software packages, including: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.
• Proficient in workflow platforms like Asana.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with close attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly read, comprehend, analyze and synthesize reports and other materials about agency initiatives and related global issues.
• Ability to work well across departments and country programs. Ability work collaboratively in a team and build and strengthen relationships.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
• Ability to think creatively and communicate effectively.
• High organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment regarding when to involve others in decision.

Required Languages: Fluency in English

Travel: This role does not require travel

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

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