Proofreader

Proofreader 

Department: Communications 
Reports To: Director of Communications
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Full-Time, 30–40 Hours per Week)
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)

Position Summary

PreBorn! is seeking a Christ-centered, detail-oriented Proofreader / Editorial Quality Specialist to ensure all written communications reflect excellence, accuracy, clarity, and consistency with our mission. This individual serves as a guardian of quality across donor communications, marketing materials, ministry publications, website content, email campaigns, direct mail, presentations, and internal communications.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional grammar and editing skills, a strong understanding of style guides, and a passion for ensuring that every written piece communicates with professionalism, clarity, and biblical integrity. This role plays a critical part in protecting the PreBorn! brand and ensuring communications effectively advance our mission to glorify Jesus Christ by saving more babies and souls.

About PreBorn!

PreBorn! is a Christ-centered, pro-life ministry that exists to glorify Jesus Christ by saving more babies and souls. Through grants, training, consultation, and technology, we empower pregnancy clinics nationwide to reach abortion-vulnerable women with life-saving care and the Gospel.

All employees are expected to affirm PreBorn!’s Statement of Faith, demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and support the ministry’s pro-life mission.

Key Responsibilities

Proofreading & Editorial Review

• Proofread and edit written materials for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, consistency, and readability.
• Review donor communications, fundraising appeals, newsletters, direct mail, emails, social media content, website copy, reports, presentations, and ministry resources.
• Ensure adherence to PreBorn!’s editorial standards, brand voice, style guide, and messaging framework.
• Verify accuracy of names, dates, statistics, citations, scripture references, and ministry information.
• Identify inconsistencies in tone, formatting, terminology, and messaging.
• Ensure documents are publication-ready before final approval.

Quality Assurance

• Serve as the final quality checkpoint for major communications initiatives.
• Develop and maintain proofreading standards and editorial checklists.
• Support continuous improvement of communication quality across departments.
• Recommend improvements to writing clarity and effectiveness while preserving the author's voice.
• Assist in maintaining consistency across all donor-facing and client-facing communications.

Content Support

• Collaborate with writers, designers, marketing staff, and ministry leaders to improve communication quality.
• Review AI-generated content for accuracy, tone, theological alignment, and brand consistency.
• Assist with formatting and content preparation for publication and distribution.
• Support large-scale communication projects and campaigns during peak ministry seasons.

Editorial Standards Management

• Maintain and update organizational style guides and editorial standards.
• Train staff and contractors on writing standards when needed.
• Monitor recurring errors and recommend process improvements.
• Help establish best practices for AI-assisted content creation and review.

Qualifications

Required

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agreement with PreBorn!’s Statement of Faith.
• Strong commitment to the sanctity of human life and PreBorn!’s mission.
• 3+ years of professional proofreading, copyediting, journalism, publishing, communications, or related experience.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors quickly and accurately.
• Experience working within established style guides (AP Style preferred).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience proofreading fundraising or nonprofit communications.
• Experience in ministry, Christian nonprofit, publishing, or agency environments.
• Familiarity with SEO content standards.
• Experience reviewing AI-generated content.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and content management systems.

Character Qualities

• Steadfast: Thorough, dependable, and committed to excellence.
• Adaptable: Flexible and willing to support ministry priorities.
• Integrity: Honest, accurate, and trustworthy in all work.
• Fruitful: Productive and committed to high-quality outcomes.
• Prayerful: Demonstrates spiritual maturity and dependence on Christ.

Success Measures

Within the first year, this individual will:

• Maintain exceptionally high editorial accuracy across ministry communications.
• Reduce publication errors and rework through proactive quality review.
• Ensure consistent application of PreBorn!’s editorial standards.
• Improve communication quality and readability across departments.
• Become a trusted resource for editorial excellence and brand consistency.