State of Kentucky - Frankfort, KY
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society seeks an Associate Editor to join the team of Kentucky's leading scholarly history journal. The Associate Editor will assist in all aspects of production of the Register, beginning with article recruitment and evaluation of new submissions to author revisions and final edits to issue for publication. The Associate Editor serves as coordinator of the KHS Scholarly Research Fellowship Program, which facilitates the sustained production of new Kentucky history scholarship by encouraging the use of KHS collections and resources by scholars. The Associate Editor will build and maintain relationships with fellows and with the scholarly community at large, and work to convert fellows and other researchers into Register authors. Working with the Register, as well as the larger Research & Publications team at KHS, the Associate Editor supports the organization's mission to make history relevant for modern audiences. They will apply historiographical knowledge and research expertise to selected exhibits, programs, publications, and projects across KHS. The Associate Editor will join a vibrant network of history professionals committed to sharing Kentucky's diverse stories with broad public audiences.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the timely production of the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society.
- Critically evaluates submissions for historical content, significance, and conformity with professional standards historical methodology, style, and presentation.
- Assists with creation, recruitment, and production of special-themed Register issues.
- Coordinates the KHS Research Fellowship Program.
- Identifies and works with internal and external partners to apply scholarly research expertise to support the mission of KHS.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in U.S. history (specialization open, knowledge of Kentucky history preferred)
- 1 year of relevant editorial experience
- Active member of the historical profession
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion with high attention to detail
- Ability to self-regulate work rate and complete multiple assigned tasks accurately and efficiently
- Willingness to occasionally travel to off-site programs/events and work some evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift materials of up to 25 lbs
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time
- Ability to use computer keyboard
- Ability to visually inspect documents and make decisions from such
Benefits
- Health and life insurance
- Optional dental and vision insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Retirement
- Optional deferred compensation plans
