COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT PROOFREADER/COPY EDITOR

The Communications department at the International Offices of the Church of God of Prophecy provides connectivity to all the members of the Church. It is of vital importance that all publications and internet communication which are produced by and sent from the International Offices departments present clear and precise communication. The copy editor must possess quality editorial skills in order to see that this is made possible.

I. White Wing Messenger

The copy editor will proofread and edit articles and other materials for the Church of God of Prophecy’s monthly magazine. Several edits and multiple readings are part of the process. The copy editor will assist the managing editor with compiling and producing the magazine and will interact with the Art department to assure that corrections have been made. The person who fills this position will also function as a staff writer as needed.

II. Editorial Department

The copy editor will perform a first edit on all materials submitted for publication from outside the department as well as proofread materials in multiple formats and differing stages of the publishing process.

III. Assembly Year

The copy editor will assist the Chief Clerk prior to and during the Assembly, assist in the scheduling/coordination of Assembly clerks, proofread Assembly sermons/departmental reports, and assist in the production of Assembly Minutes (proofread, layout, review Press proofs)

IV. Social Media

The copy editor will create content for social media and website posts, proofread all posts prior to publication, as well as monitor and review Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, cogop.com, and other sites for accuracy and timeliness.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Freelance work is negotiable.

Health insurance, paid time-off, and other benefits available for on-site employees only.

Please submit resume or letter of introduction to editorial@cogop.org

POSITION:                 Translator/Interpreter (Full Time-40 hr)

LANGUAGES:            English/French

DESCRIPTION:        

The Translator/Interpreter is responsible for facilitating cross-cultural communication through the process of translating from one language into another language. It is the work of the translator to convey the ideas and concepts between different languages and cultures. The person must thoroughly understand the subject matter in order to convey the information accurately. The Translator/Interpreter must be culturally sensitive and utilize the principles of cultural competency.

SALARY RANGE:      Salary based on qualifications.                          

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Fluent in English and French
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Understand the grammatical and orthographical rules of both languages
• Computer literacy and Microsoft Office efficiency
• Translate a minimum of 2,500 words of general material a day
• Cultural competence and sensitivity—knowledge and application
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Work well in a team environment
• Skilled in proofreading for accuracy
• Skilled in editing for cultural competency
• Editorial judgment
• Knowledge of proofreader marks
• Familiar with Christian Holiness/Pentecostal nomenclature
• High prioritization of quality
• Self-motivation, independence, and prioritization of tasks
• Deadline consciousness and compliance
• Pass with proficiency the translation exam from the World Language Department

Duties Include:

 Translation

• Read through source material and rewrite it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained.
• Utilize specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and references to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used
• Utilize appropriate software for presentation and delivery
• Liaising with clients to discuss unclear points
• Providing clients with a grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of the translated text—typically as a Microsoft document
• Entering corrections from the Proofreader
• Prioritizing workload to meet the intended timeframes

 Interpretation

• Simultaneous interpretation of telephones calls for other departments
• Simultaneous interpretation during church functions/events
• Setup of equipment for interpretation during church functions/events
• Available to travel to various locations as assigned to assist with interpretation at church functions/events
• Required attendance at the International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy for interpretation purposes

 Other Duties

• Perform other duties related to the World Language Department as assigned by the Department’s Coordinator

APPLICATION DEADLINE:               April 30, 2021

CONTACT:              

Administrative Services Dept.

Church of God of Prophecy

PO Box 2910

Cleveland, TN 37320-2910

(423) 559-5100