Writer/Editor/Photographer

Writer/Editor/Photographer

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Writer/Editor (WEP) is a full-time, exempt position responsible for writing, editing and photographing material for print publications and Denver Rescue Mission websites. The WEP is part of the Communications team and works closely with the Director of Communications and the Graphic Designer as a partner on a variety of strategic print and web initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

· Develop print project strategies and help guide creative work to meet fundraising goals.

· Analyze creative and copy results against the strategy.

· Recommend strategy changes to Director of Communications to improve effectiveness of print materials.

· Provide editorial advisement on print projects at various stages of development to ensure brand identity, consistent messaging and language, creativity, and accuracy.

· Review suggested changes from key staff members on print materials and make decisions regarding those changes.

· Photograph program participants, homeless people on the street, events, and groups to meet fundraising goals.

Operations

· Research, conceptualize, photograph, and write copy for 6 page monthly newsletter that’s distributed to between 40,000 and 80,000 donors per month, and for yearly Annual Report.

· Update 25 Fact Sheets regularly and write new ones.

· Solely responsible for writing, editing, producing, printing and delivering the Program Graduate newsletter.

· Write, edit, photograph, and deploy monthly Family Services e-Newsletter.

· Write copy and take photos for Denver Rescue Mission website, For Collins Rescue Mission website and Harvest Farm website.

· Produce interesting, educational copy for Mission brochures.

· Create and maintain production schedules to ensure printed materials are completed under time constraints.

· Maintain photo releases and organized photo files.

· Coordinate schedule with videographer and help with developing and providing edits for story videos.

· Generate informative, persuasive and clear copy for in-house direct mail appeals.

· Edit copy for monthly giving letter and event materials.

· Schedule and conduct interviews with program participants, donors, mentors, and volunteers.

· Transcribe interviews and produce simple, direct, and persuasive copy that is read, understood and responded to.

· Provide edits for all Mission print materials and websites, and maintain and uphold editorial policies.

· Maintain summaries for monthly newsletter content and effectiveness.

· Submit monthly Print Publications highlights for Board Member report.

· Other tasks as assigned by the Communications Director.

Team Work

· Collaborate with and provide concept advisement to Graphic Designer.

· Build flexibility into production schedules in order to allow others to reasonably meet deadlines when things don’t go as planned.

· Work with staff to gather pertinent information for copy, and to check facts.

· Participate in brainstorming sessions with Communications team.

· Collaborate with team members and other Mission staff to provide best possible photos and copy concepts and to encourage integration.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Requires four year degree in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, or English or equivalent experience.

· Requires copywriting ability with a background in print journalism and/or advertising.

· Capable of easily shooting high quality photos of program participants, street people, and groups.

· Familiar with Adobe Lightroom, PhotoShop and InDesign..

· Familiar with editing and print production processes.

· Requires strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Windows and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

· Excellent communication skills, with ability to interact effectively with team members, listen and gain story content from program participants, and communicate well with all levels of the organization

· Collaborative team player, able to set priorities and handle multiple projects while meeting established deadlines

· Displays a respectful and teachable spirit by actively listening, asking questions, learning, and responding appropriately

· Strategic and creative thinker

· Must have strong interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and consistently display a positive attitude

· Thrives in a culture of accountability, high-performance and measurable results

NOTE: A limited amount of work-related travel may be required occasionally.

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