Part-Time English Editor

Founded in 2008, Social Media Exchange (SMEX) is a registered Lebanese nonprofit that conducts training, research, and advocacy on strategic communications and human rights in a digital world. Our mission is to promote expanded and informed participation of the more than 300 million people living in Middle East and North African countries as they push for more just, equitable, and democratic societies. Job description: SMEX is recruiting a part-time editor (20 hours a week)  to help maintain the quality of its writing materials in English language. As a part-time editor, you will be responsible for evaluating and editing SMEX online and offline publications, including web copy and blog posts, social media, newsletters, and reports, articles, and proposals. Key responsibilities: Work with SMEX team to draft and edit key SMEX content, as assigned, to ensure accuracy and consistency of style and terminology used in all public-facing documents published by SMEX (website, blog, newsletters, reports, proposals, project descriptions, etc.) Develop and implement editorial processes and deadlines Copy-editing proposals and reports written by SMEX Developing a style guide for SMEX communications and content Coaching SMEX team to improve their writing/journalism skills Image editing, using open-licensed media Posting content to the SMEX website Qualifications: Excellent writing skills in English Bachelor’s degree in English literature, journalism, or a related field. Experience in international development, human rights, and/or technology is a plus 4 years’ of experience as a writer or editor in various environments. Meticulous and analytical approach to writing and editing, with an ability to view reports, proposals, social media content, etc., from a broader perspective Strong interest in the web as an open collaborative medium — blogs, podcasts, interactivity, content syndication, etc. Demonstrated ability to write effectively for the web Other requirements: Good communication skills Ability to work with Google docs, and other collaboration online tools Organized, and work under pressure and tight deadlines Live in Beirut, full time or part time Interested candidates should send a motivation letter explaining their interest in this position and a current CV to jobs@smex.org with “Part-Time English Editor” in the subject line.