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Now Hiring Copy Editor

We’re looking for just the right person to become a part of our content production team, specifically for copy editing. This person is responsible for taking a transcript of video content shot by Sajah or Whitney and editing it down into an organized, professionally toned, and logically structured article. Currently we are looking for someone to help with the crafting of written materials for our online educational courses. This involves having a knack for taking spoken content and transforming it into a well-crafted piece of written content. 

You will work closely with the founders of the business (Sajah and Whitney), as well as our Operations manager Elisha, to make sure that you’re able to understand our voice and brand, so you can create content that’s in alignment with the values of the company.

A strong foundation in herbalism is not necessary for this position but would prove very helpful. Experience and a passion for copywriting and editing is a must. Past students & alumni are preferred for this position, as they have personal experience and a depth of knowledge about our work, school & courses, however, it’s not necessary to be a student to be considered for this position.

You must be great at working on the computer for many hours a day, have a good artistic eye to support the brand’s aesthetic, and be a proficient writer in English with excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typing speed. You must also be highly organized and able to create & follow systems and deadlines, as well as be self-motivated and able to excel at working in a virtual environment alone and collaborating with a team from afar.

Lastly, one very important aspect of this position is the ability to receive constructive feedback in a humble and receptive manner, as our voice is a very important and critical part of the business, and we take this role very seriously. If you know yourself to be humble, open-minded, and flexible and see that input and feedback are learning points and don’t take constructive feedback personally, then we encourage you to keep reading! 

Responsibilities & Tasks Include:

  • Take a transcription from a piece of content (video/audio) and edit it into an organized, engaging, and readable piece of content, using the company’s voice branding guidelines
  • Update voice brand and style guide as needed 
  • Edit transcriptions for closed captioning 
  • Ability to edit and produce at least 5-6  articles per week (average 7 pages each, but not limited to)
  • Engage in weekly meetings (via Zoom) and communicate with team members effectively
  • Take responsibility for your project deadlines
  • Ask for clarification on projects and tasks as needed 
  • Report to team leads when tasks are completed
  • Update and maintain project management progress in a project management tool
  • Manage and update content library


Skills we’re looking for:

  • Superior writing and editing skills in English, a flair for communicating effectively in a brand’s voice for social and editorial content
  • Above average typing speed, preferably above 50 words per minute
  • The ability to stay calm under pressure or tight deadlines
  • Strong at ideation and able to execute a project from start to finish independently
  • A creative, positive spirit along with a passion for personal development and herbal medicine
  • The ability to work remotely and alone, yet collaboratively with a team


This could be a great fit for you if you say “Yes! That’s me” when you read this:

  • You absolutely love medicinal plants and herbalism and have a desire to spread knowledge of their healing power out into the world
  • You love using technology to connect people to plants and Nature
  • You’re highly efficient, organized, and structured in your workflows and yet fluid and flexible 
  • You have an artistic flair and love to make things beautiful
  • You have experience in copywriting, research, and content design
  • You love to write and edit
  • You can juggle multiple projects while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges, and questions
  • When a mission-critical project happens, you work till the job gets done
  • You’re focused on finding, developing & executing the best ideas to get the best results


Hours & Wage:

  • We’re looking for someone to work either a part-time/full-time position (deadline dependant) 
  • This is a virtual position, working with a virtual team. You’ll need to provide your own efficiently working computer, internet, and a quiet distraction-free space to work from.
  • Starting hourly wage is $25 USD but may be higher based on skill level & experience.

Benefits:

  • No commute! Work from home
  • Work with a fun, dynamic team that focuses on the physical, social, and emotional health and well-being of our teammates
  • Semi-flexible schedule & hours
  • Overtime wage of time-and-a-half for over 40 hours a week during busy work periods
  • As a W-2 / full-time employee, you’ll have access to further benefit options such as healthcare, dental and vision
  • Vacation pay (differs slightly from exempt/non-exempt)
  • Full access to all of the Evolutionary Herbalism online programs to further your education & training in herbal medicine
  • Work with a company that makes a difference.
  • Get paid to do your passion. Make a huge positive impact in the world by sharing your knowledge of herbal medicine and spreading the healing messages of the plants.
  • As best we can, we align the work a team member does with their unique gifts & skills
  • We’re still growing as a team & company, so there’s a lot of opportunity to grow with the school and potentially step up to greater levels of leadership & contribution within the company.


TO APPLY:
Please carefully follow the instructions below to ensure your application is considered and submit the following by Tuesday, Oct 15th, 5 pm PST 2024

  1. Fill out the Copy Editor Application by clicking here.
  2. Complete the Copy Editor Test Project (assigned in the Copy Editor Application above in #1)
  3. Shoot a 3-5 minute video of yourself sharing why you are the best choice to hire for this position. Upload your video to YouTube and set it as “unlisted.”
  4. Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “[Your Name] Copy Editor Application” that contains:
    • A link to your website and social media profiles (if applicable)
    • The link to your private YouTube video application
    • An attached PDF resume or Curriculum Vitae
    • An attached PDF of your Copy Editor Test Project


Please submit your application by Tuesday, Oct 15th,  5 pm PST  2024. 

We look forward to seeing your application and exploring potentially working together. 

The Evolutionary Herbalism Team

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