Editorial Specialist

GW, Inc. • Maryland Heights, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GW, Inc. is looking to add an Editorial Specialist to our team! This position manages editorial and proofreading projects for educational publishers, professional associations, and other organizations nationwide, spanning a wide range of disciplines including health sciences, nursing, medicine, mathematics, psychiatry, and library science. As an Editorial Specialist, your primary duties would include:

Assigning and managing freelance copyeditors and proofreaders for your assigned projects
Performing quality checks on all material returned by freelancers and correcting (or returning) files as needed
Managing the schedule, keeping the client up to date on the status of projects, and delivering final files on schedule
Managing the editing budgets, including tracking billing data and initiating final invoicing
Copyediting or proofreading the occasional small project

Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat are used extensively for these tasks. Learning resources and training opportunities are readily available at GW to strengthen computing skills and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related subject required.
• 1–2 years’ editing experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to quickly identify and correct inconsistencies.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in American Medical Association (AMA) style, Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS), and/or American Psychological Association (APA) style preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigning and managing freelance copyeditors and proofreaders for your assigned projects
• Performing quality checks on all material returned by freelancers and correcting (or returning) files as needed
• Managing the schedule, keeping the client up to date on the status of projects, and delivering final files on schedule
• Managing the editing budgets, including tracking billing data and initiating final invoicing
• Copyediting or proofreading the occasional small project

Benefits

• Variety in media and disciplines
• Hybrid environment
• Flex scheduling
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Full benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Education and growth opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level