Internship with TWR Europe
I served as a content writer and editor with a media ministry known as TWR Europe (TWR E) in Bratislava, Slovakia, June-July of 2013. TWR Europe is a region of TWR International (formerly Trans World Radio), a global media ministry that engages people with biblical content in 160 countries and more than 230 languages. My primary responsibilities included assisting the funding development and communications team in the editing and creation of web and print material to enhance TWR E’s visibility and promote fund development. Below, I provide a reflection for developmental editing I completed on a large brochure called "Place Where the Sun Rises."
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Author
Dr. Branko Bjelajac was the primary author of this document. I completed developmental editing, suggested infographic and map designs, and made several small contributions of text. Context This document was produced by the communications and funding development team of TWR Europe as part of an on-going series of large brochures or "short guides" produced to educate patrons and partners of TWR Europe's work in various locations. This research-heavy guide is intended for the invested patron or partner rather that the passive reader, for whom there are much shorter brochures of interest available. Audience The audience for this short guide is invested patrons and partners of TWR Europe who are interested in learning more about the people groups that TWR serves, reading listener stories, and finding out how they can support the work of TWR prayerfully and financially. Purpose The purpose of this large brochure was to describe the historical, social, and political contexts of the Middle East and give an outline of TWR’s work in the region. |
Final Product
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Work Process
As you will see in the drafts below, my first edit focused on clarifying the structure and organization of the document as well as determining the neccessary infographics that the graphic designer would have to produce. My second edit focused on paragraphing, creating headings, completing sentence level edits, and reflecting on word choices. The most challenging part of this assignment was condensing information (especially the listener testimonies), as the brochure needed to be 10 pages shorter than the original document. My favorite aspect of this project was creating it collaboratively with a host of cross-cultural colleagues. It was rewarding to feel that my input mattered and that I had an important contribution as an editor. Though I had to leave Slovakia before all the graphics were in place, it has been exciting to relive the editing experience by seeing the document in its final form.
As you will see in the drafts below, my first edit focused on clarifying the structure and organization of the document as well as determining the neccessary infographics that the graphic designer would have to produce. My second edit focused on paragraphing, creating headings, completing sentence level edits, and reflecting on word choices. The most challenging part of this assignment was condensing information (especially the listener testimonies), as the brochure needed to be 10 pages shorter than the original document. My favorite aspect of this project was creating it collaboratively with a host of cross-cultural colleagues. It was rewarding to feel that my input mattered and that I had an important contribution as an editor. Though I had to leave Slovakia before all the graphics were in place, it has been exciting to relive the editing experience by seeing the document in its final form.
Developmental Editing for "Place Where the Sun Rises"
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Original
Final Edit (before leaving Slovakia)
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First Edit
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