[Remote] Mitigation Report Writer/Editor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Osborne Association serves individuals affected by the criminal justice system, providing opportunities for healing and justice. They are seeking a Writer/Editor to enhance the storytelling quality of materials created by the Court Advocacy Services team, ensuring compelling narratives that effectively convey clients' stories to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Enhance storytelling elements in CAS Work Products to ensure materials are plausible, meaningful, and persuasive
• Ensure that text flows logically, presents sound arguments, and clearly expresses ideas while preserving the writer's voice
• Tailor tone and purpose to suit the intended audience, keeping the text concise and free of unnecessary repetition or unnatural phrasing
• Identify and adjust colloquialisms, slang, jargon, clichés, and bland language to maintain professionalism and clarity
• Ensure spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax are accurate and consistent
• Verify the accuracy of dates, timelines, and numerical details for plausibility and coherence
• Ensure the narrative's timeline is logical and aligns with the client's story
• Provide constructive feedback to writers, prompting them to expand on or add critical details to underdeveloped aspects of the story
• Offer one-on-one coaching to writers, focusing on enhancing their ability to write clearly, accurately, and persuasively
• Discuss work products with writers to identify strengths, deficiencies, and areas for improvement
• Edit various CAS documents, correspondence, and proposals as requested
• Draft reports from material gathered by court staff
• Conduct virtual interviews with clients and individuals relevant to the client's life, history, and case, as needed
• Ensure all client-related documents maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, social work, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of professional writing, editing, or similar experience, preferably in a legal, advocacy, or social services context
• Strong understanding of storytelling techniques, with an ability to adapt tone and style to suit different audiences
• Demonstrated proficiency in editing for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and syntax
• Experience providing feedback and guidance to writers, with an emphasis on skill development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach
• Exceptional ability to craft and refine written materials that are clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate
• A keen eye for identifying inconsistencies, errors, and areas for improvement in written work
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, coach writers, and engage in meaningful discussions about their work
• Capability to manage multiple editing tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset to assess and enhance the quality and coherence of CAS materials
• Understanding and respect for the lived experiences of clients and the challenges they face
• Knowledge of criminal justice, social services, or advocacy work is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Participation in 403(b)
• New York State Paid Sick Leave Pay for part-time employment
• Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans
• Opportunity for job advancement and promotions

Company Overview

• Osborne is committed to transforming lives, communities, and the criminal justice system through: - Direct services and programs in five community sites—in the Bronx (our headquarters), Brooklyn, Buffalo, Manhattan, and Newburgh—and more than 30 prisons and jails, designed and proven to transform individuals, families, and communities. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Bronx, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.osborneny.org/.

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