Editor-Writer, Social Work Advocates

I. MAJOR FUNCTION:Perform editorial tasks involved in the planning publication and promotion of Social Work Advocates magazine and dissemination of content online. Work activities are performed under general . BASIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Must be able to write short-form and long-form articles use interview techniques to quote sources research topics and exercise good news judgment. Keep abreast of trends news action items (policy research regulation) impacting social workers and their clients. Prepare and submit a proposed content plan for each issue of Social Work Advocates for approval. Content plan will be used for discussion during the quarterly editorial meeting. Participate in editorial meetings with managing editor and various NASW staff and leaders. Be prepared to discuss proposed topics incorporate feedback from the editorial group and update the content plan accordingly. Research and investigate issues important to NASW members and the social work community. Conceive story ideas and write editorial copy for Social Work Advocates products. Cover events online and in-person such as NASW meetings and events professional conferences and congressional briefings as approved. Take photographs and assist with the selection of photographs for Social Work Advocates with gathering resources and providing guidelines for freelance writers. Edit and rewrite material submitted by freelance writers as needed. Compile and write Social Work Advocates content for NASW social media and other digital platforms. Assist the managing editor with proofreading caption and headline writing and copy editing. Assist in reviewing and correcting print page proofs as editorial policies and editorial decisions to NASW members staff and triage emails in units email box. Respond and take appropriate action as travel may be required. III. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal: Interact with NASW staff supervisors and volunteers to identify research and write content for Social Work Advocates products. Consult with NASW leadership on editorial and policy issues as : Communicate with NASW members freelancers and others in the general public to investigate gather and produce content for Social Work Advocates products. IV. MINIMUM WORK REQUIREMENTS:Skills: Requires strong writing editing communication interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to meet deadlines. Ability to take photos required. Ability to create video content for products a plus. Knowledge: Requires a bachelors degree in journalism English or equivalent related work -depth knowledge of grammar punctuation and spelling. Experience writing for social media platforms. Work experience in a magazine environment and familiarity with Associated Press style the social work profession and social work issues a plus. Requires experience using Microsoft Word and familiarity with meeting platforms. Experience with Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and Zoom a : Requires at least five years of prior related work experience in addition to the educational requirement.