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Osborne Association · 15 hours ago

Mitigation Report Writer/Editor

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$38/hr - $38/hr

3+ years exp

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.

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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

Qualification

Editing for clarityProfessional writing experienceStorytelling techniquesCoachingCriminal justiceAnalytical mindsetCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Osborne Association

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.

Founded in 1933

Bronx, New York, USA

201-500 employees