Job Description
Issued by: The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation
Proposal Due Date: Friday, October 11, 2024, by 6:00 pm EDT.
Organization Overview: The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University is dedicated to harnessing the power of social innovation, technology, and good governance to create positive change in society. Through collaborative efforts with practitioners, researchers, and students, the Beeck Center aims to address pressing societal challenges and advance solutions for the public good.
Project Description: The Beeck Center is seeking a skilled and precise copy editor to support our mission by maintaining high editorial standards and upholding the clarity, concision, and impactfulness of our written products. The selected contractor will collaborate closely with our Communications Team to edit print and digital assets that effectively communicate our initiatives, research findings, and impact.
Scope of Work: The contractor shall perform the following duties:
- Print and Digital Copyediting:
- Proofread, correct, and enhance copy for research reports, white papers, blog posts, articles, press releases, op-eds, slide deck presentations, and other documents.
- Ensure consistency in brand voice and editorial elements across different platforms and formats.
- Branding:
- Contribute to the maintenance of the Beeck Center’s brand identity across print and digital deliverables.
- Uphold brand standards and guidelines in all written materials.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with the client to understand editorial goals and project objectives.
- Effectively communicate editorial decisions and rationale to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Foster a positive and creative team environment through active participation and contribution.
Proposal Requirements: Interested parties should submit the following:
- Cover Letter:
- Briefly introduce your background and why you are a suitable candidate for this project.
- Work Proposal:
- Describe your experience with similar projects and provide examples of past work.
- Include 3-5 samples of current work.
- Cost Proposal:
- Provide a detailed budget, including hourly rates.
- We anticipate that this scope of work will require approx. 15-20 hours of work per month, including meetings with core team members and independent work.
- References:
- Include at least three references from previous clients who can speak to your technical writing and editing skills.
Submission Instructions: All proposals must be submitted via this form by Friday, October 11, by 6:00 pm EDT. Submit here!
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in copyediting.
- Alignment of the proposed approach with project requirements and organizational goals.
- Quality and creativity of portfolio examples.
- Cost-effectiveness and value proposition.
- Ability to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
Contact Information: Jessica Yabsley, Director of Communications at jessica.yabsley@georgetown.edu. Please do not submit proposals vis email. They will not be accepted
We look forward to receiving your proposals and partnering with a talented copy editor to advance our mission at the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation.