Editor at Children’s Health Defense Full Time

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CHD Overview:

Children’s Health Defense (CHD) is a litigation advocacy organization dedicated to protecting child health, ending the epidemic of children’s chronic health conditions by eliminating harmful environmental exposures, holding those responsible accountable, and establishing safeguards. Guided by science, we are tackling big pharma, holding big industry accountable at an unprecedented scale, and establishing safeguards to make a safer environment for children. We share our discoveries about harmful environmental exposures with the public and nurture a culture of leadership in communities. Our programs and resources cultivate science literacy and build a foundation of collaborative problem-solving among our next generation of leaders, scientists, physicians, citizens, and stewards. Working both nationally and internationally, our collaborative approach engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners.

Department Overview:

The Defender department encompasses two services that bring the latest news and resources to our community, The Defender and Community Forum.

The Defender is the news and views website for CHD. We publish the Top News of the Day newsletter, Monday – Friday, and the Most Read News of the Week on Sundays.

Community Forum covers community news and views, including chapter news, and CHD advocacy efforts, including action alerts. The Community Forum site hosts the community calendar and an interactive message board where paid members/subscribers can connect with others around shared interests. Some Community Forum content is included in the Defender daily newsletter.

Position Overview:

The editor works directly with editor-in-chief/managing editor to edit content for The Defender and Community Forum.

Responsibilities:

• Work with writers and editors to identify story ideas and potential sources.
• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, grammar, organization/flow, and style, adhering to The Defender’s and Community Forum’s editorial guidelines and standards
• Review edits with writers
• Write headlines and excerpts for original and reposted content
• Write short articles on trending news stories on an as-needed basis
• Contribute ideas for original/reposted content for Defender and Community Forum
• Collaborate with copy editor and content managers to finalize articles for daily newsletter
• Ensure Defender deadlines are met without compromising quality
• Attend meetings and events as required
• Respond to calls, emails and text communications in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in journalism or related field
• 4+ years’ experience working as a news editor, reporter
• Excellent language and proofreading skills, including a strong command of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax.
• Meticulous attention to detail and factual accuracy, able to catch errors and inconsistencies in text.
• Strong critical thinking skills, must be able to analyze content critically to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.
• Knowledge of  inverted pyramid-style news writing
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, able to provide constructive feedback and maintain positive relationships with writers.
• Ability to identify breaking news and in-depth article topics relevant to The Defender’s audience
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently under daily deadline pressure
• Ability to differentiate between news writing, opinion and feature-style writing
• Strong knowledge of AP Stylebook
• Understanding of true journalistic standards
• Deep knowledge of medical freedom movement and alignment with CHD mission
• Proficient in standard business software including but not limited to MS Office or similar, email , and Experience using G Suite, preferred
• Candidates for this position must submit at least two writing samples that are 500 words or more

CHD is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

**The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATION & AGREEMENT – By applying for this position you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms set forth below:

I declare each of the answers given to the questions on this application to be complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, concealment, misrepresentation or omission made on this application form, during interviews, or at any other time during the hiring process will, upon discovery, may be cause to cancel further consideration of this application or for my dismissal, if I am employed, and that Children’s Health Defense, Children’s Health Defense, Children’s Health Defense Films, LLC, CHD Publishing, LLC (collectively referred to as “CHD”) are not liable if my employment is so denied or terminated. Unless otherwise noted, I authorize CHD to investigate all statements given in this application, including contacting former employers, references, licensing authorities and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, and/or job interview.

I further authorize CHD to contact any additional references of their choosing and make any necessary investigations and inquiries of my character, previous employment or matters related to my employment. I further authorize any employer, school, company, or individual to provide the Company with any information they deem appropriate. I release CHD and all providers of information from any liability, claims & and damages that may directly or indirectly result from furnishing and/or receiving this information.

I understand that all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, production of documents necessary for CHD to verify identity and work authorization in accordance with the INS form I-9. I understand that a background and/or credit check may be required and if performed, employment would be contingent upon satisfactory results. I understand that applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with Federal, State and Local laws regulating applicant criminal histories. I also understand that

employment maybe contingent on obtaining medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation via a “fitness for duty test” conducted by a Physician of the Company’s choosing and paid for by the Company.

I understand that any employment offered to me by CHD will not be for any specified or guaranteed period of time, and that, accordingly, my employment is at-will and terminable by me at any time, with or without cause. I understand and agree that CHD may similarly end my employment or modify my status (for example, change my position, demote me, alter my pay or benefits) at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. I also understand that this at-will agreement will remain in effect throughout the duration of my employment and may only be changed by a written agreement signed by an authorized Officer of the Company.