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
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in writing, journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 2 years of proven in-depth feature and analytical writing and editing experience.
- Demonstrated experience researching, writing and as a proofreader and/or copyeditor.
- Strong command of grammar and the use of editorial best practices. Experience in Associated Press style.
- Must be able to provide writing samples.
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Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
WHAT WE OFFER
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits and Salary packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
About Company
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
Company
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.