Copy Editor

Endurion•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Endurion is seeking a Copy Editor to support the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The role provides editorial subject matter expertise to the project manager, task lead, staff, and faculty in support of JSOU educational services, with an emphasis on military studies. The Copy Editor supports JSOU Press publications and editorial processes, including academic and scholarly works, research monographs, books, and occasional papers. The role also supports strategic engagement research and analysis through assigned planning and event activities. The position is based at the JSOU Campus at MacDill AFB, Florida. A Secret clearance is required, with eligibility for TS/SCI. Only U.S. citizens are eligible because of U.S. Government contract requirements. Travel may be minimally required, with less than 10% anticipated. The schedule is 0800–1700 Monday through Friday, with adjusted hours as needed.

Requirements

A Secret clearance is required; candidates must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance.
A master's degree in a relevant field (such as English, Journalism, or Public Affairs) and five years of experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing; or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ten years of experience in those areas.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
U.S. citizenship is required due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain electronic archives and data characteristics in accordance with industry and university standards.
Edit academic manuscripts for grammar, acronym usage, and adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style and other formatting styles designated by university faculty and staff.
Initiate and track publications through the JSOU Press production process.
Edit professional scholarly works and other academic publications.
Support publication and distribution of research monographs, books, and occasional papers.
Support the peer review process by coordinating with subject matter experts.
Coordinate and facilitate JSOU editorial board processes and confirm the accuracy of data and sources used in publications.
Augment and assist JSOU strategic engagement research and analysis through planning and conducting assigned events, activities, and products.
Monitor JSOU Press products throughout their life cycle, from initial acceptance through final production.
Produce, brief, and maintain status reports according to the Editor in Chief's guidance.
Coordinate product layout and design to sustain content and quality in accordance with JSOU Press standards.
Coordinate graphics support, copyright permissions, or photo support as necessary.