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TEDxSeattle Senior Copy Editor
ORGANIZATION: TEDxSeattle
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17 people are interested
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSeattle , where x = independently organized TED event.
TEDxSeattle is one of the first and longest running TEDx events in the world. Now we are proud to say it is one of the largest as well. What started in 2010 as a single-day event called TEDxRainier with an audience of 600 people has evolved into TEDxSeattle with an audience that now fills McCaw Hall’s 2,800 seat auditorium.
The TEDxSeattle organization and annual event is a 100% volunteer-run and self-supporting nonprofit and we are currently looking for a Senior Content Writer to join our team!
As a Senior Copy Editor, you will play an instrumental role in the brand and voice consistency of TEDxSeattle. You will help proofread and edit everything from speaker bios, blog posts, email copy, and more.
Why participate? Gain the satisfaction of being a critical part of a large, influential event tied to a global brand. Open doors with the Seattle business community of thinkers and doers. Get a powerful resume builder. Serve as an integral part of a supportive, passion-driven volunteer-run community. Be involved with an organization offering a long track record of game-changing events and building community.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to edit quickly and effectively
- Collaborate with internal teams, speakers, and vendors
- Help maintain a one-of-a-kind voice for TEDxSeattle across all channels
Projects you will work on
- Email copy for our 11,000+ person mailing list
- Speaker bios for our website and program
- Speaker interviews and speaker spotlight articles
Experience Required
- 3+ years in a professional copywriting/editing role
- Expert writing, grammar, and fact-checking skills
- Effective collaboration and communication skills with a track record of delivering projects on time
- A strong eye for detail
- Demonstrated experience creating a consistent one-of-a-kind voice
Next step: Does this role resonate with you? If so, please apply with your resume.
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About TEDxSeattle
Location:
No applicable, Seattle, WA 98109, US
Mission Statement
About TEDx Seattle TEDxSeattle is one of the first TEDx events offered in the world, and is our region’s premier TED-style event as well as the largest in Washington State. Our premiere event is usually hosted at McCaw Hall, where we guide 2,800 people through a series of TED talks, audience activities, and lobby experiences over the course of a day. We also produce a series of smaller TEDx events around Seattle during the year.
Description
TEDxSeattle is a volunteer-based organization that strives to spread ideas worth sharing. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSeattle, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSeattle event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Seattle areaSeattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Technical Writing
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 hours per week