Editor

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine•Town of Johnstown, NY

1d•$73,760 - $92,190•Hybrid

About The Position

Edits text and graphics for publication, including articles, manuscripts, reports, websites, journals, magazines, and/or brochures. Reads and evaluates reports and/or other materials and documents to determine the extent of editorial problems and shortcomings. Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization. Confers with authors and recommends treatment of material. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary. Ensures material conforms to organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, and format. Works with editorial and production staff and contractors to guide manuscripts through to publication. May contribute original material where appropriate, writing about topics for a variety of audiences in multiple media formats. Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction, applies specific professional-level functional knowledge to solve complex problems and has authority to deviate from standard practices, but must advise superiors of such action as well as non-routine matters. May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff or serve in a lead capacity.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes and styles).
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
Three years of related professional experience.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of WordPress or other content management system, HTML, and CSS desired.

Responsibilities

Edits reports, articles, etc. and may help to shape presentation, restructuring and rewriting as needed.
Marks up for composition.
Ensures material conforms to organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, accessibility, and format.
Works with designers, graphic artists, layout specialists, web developers, marketing, and production staff on all aspects of production.
Negotiates revisions with authors.
May network with prospective authors, scientific advisers, and news media.
Advises staff and authors on editing and publishing options.
Holds meetings to discuss current and future projects.
Answers editorial questions.
Consults with staff about the progress of reports, articles, or other publications.
May have supervisory responsibility for editorial assistants, including hiring, training, and evaluation of work.
May coordinate freelance activities in the unit, including finding and coordinating work among freelancers.