WRITER AND EDITOR, ADVOCACY

Want to make a difference? Join an organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years! 

Prison Fellowship® trains and inspires churches and communities—inside and outside of prison—to support the restoration of those affected by incarceration. We equip correctional leaders, volunteers, and incarcerated men and women to make prisons more rehabilitative places; we advocate for a more restorative criminal justice system; and we collaborate with churches and local service providers to support former prisoners, their families, and their communities. 

Prison Fellowship® is an organization committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics and Christian values. Our conduct is guided by and grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.

What we are looking for:

A proactive, responsive, and focused Writer & Editor who is in agreement with Prison Fellowship’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct to develop compelling written content to advance ministry awareness, favor, and engagement, particularly in the Advocacy space.

Expectations of this role:

  • Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions.
  • Write, ghost-write, edit and proofread copy for marketing and communications channels and projects, including websites and blogs, white papers, op-eds promotional materials, newsletters and correspondence, advertising, and curriculum. 
  • Achieve familiarity with messaging and writing standards so as to ensure excellence, consistency, and compliance with PF guidelines. 
  • Interview program participants to collect stories.
  • Contribute to ministry quote repository.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, journalism, English or equivalent education and experience. Background in public policy, government, or law preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in marketing communications or professional copywriting.
  • Solid ability to identify diverse audiences and tailor messages suited to their needs and perspectives.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook.
  • Ability to produce writing samples demonstrating breadth of style and engaging copy.
  • Highly competent with Microsoft Office, Outlook 365 including Word and Excel. Intermediate proficiency in social media. Familiarity with project management preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; highly organized and able to work under pressure.
  • This is a remote/work from home position with a 20% travel component

What we offer:

A team oriented, mission driven, supportive environment with cutting edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.  Our outstanding benefits package, includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days), retirement account funding and much more!

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