Senior Child Welfare Editor & Writer — Remote

JBS International; Hayward Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee programs

Job summary

JBS International seeks a Writer/Editor II-Child Welfare to join a collaborative team focused on substantive editing, copyediting, and QA for high-quality communications that support child welfare priorities.

The role requires expertise in editing for policy audiences, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt content across channels in an agile setting. Remote eligibility with hybrid option near MD/CA offices is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years professional writing and editing experience, with substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Experience editing for child welfare, public health, or related fields; digital-first communications.
• Experience with AI in editorial workflows and Word Styles features.

Responsibilities

• Edit and refine content to ensure clarity, organization, and consistent style.
• Write clear, concise original copy tailored to specific audiences.
• Collaborate within small and cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Support quality assurance and revisions across multiple publication channels.

Skills

Substantive editing

Copyediting

Editing for tone and audience

Quality assurance

Agile editorial workflow

Deadline-driven writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in English/Communications/Journ. or related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS SharePoint

Monday.com

MS Project

Smartsheet

Plagiarism detection platforms

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JBS International seeks a Writer/Editor II-Child Welfare to join a collaborative team focused on substantive editing, copyediting, and QA for high-quality communications that support child welfare priorities.

The role requires expertise in editing for policy audiences, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt content across channels in an agile setting. Remote eligibility with hybrid option near MD/CA offices is offered.