Learning Content Editor

National Safety Council • Itasca, IL

3d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The National Safety Council is seeking a Learning Content Editor to ensure the clarity, accuracy, consistency, and overall quality of written content produced by the Training Product Development team. This role involves overseeing the final editorial review of all learning materials, both digital and print, ensuring adherence to organizational tone, brand standards, and training-specific style conventions. The editor will maintain and evolve the department’s style guide, establish editorial processes, and collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to produce publication-ready materials. Additionally, the role contributes to the print production lifecycle by preparing manuscripts, managing edits, and ensuring the quality of final print books and supporting materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field, and at least four years of related experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience editing instructional, educational, technical, or professional learning content.
• Strong command of grammar, syntax, and editorial style conventions (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across large volumes of content.
• Experience editing across multiple formats, including digital, print, and multimedia scripts.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in association, nonprofit, or training product environments.
• Familiarity with learning design terminology and adult learning concepts.
• Experience preparing manuscripts for print production (e.g., working with InDesign, reviewing proofs).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for written content (WCAG 2.3 AA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final editorial reviewer for all training content, including eLearning content, instructor-led training materials, assessments, workbooks, and print publications.
• Edit for grammar, clarity, accuracy, tone, and learner-appropriate language.
• Ensure content meets organizational standards for readability, structure, and accessibility.
• Maintain, update, and implement the Training Product Development style guide.
• Establish editorial standards that support consistency across all learning modalities.
• Guide team members on the use of style guidelines and editorial best practices.
• Prepare final manuscripts for print production, ensuring formatting accuracy and alignment with design templates.
• Collaborate with designers on layout reviews, pagination, captions, tables, callouts, and other print-specific elements.
• Review and approve print proofs, working with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
• Work closely with instructional designers, graphic designers, project managers, and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and consistency.
• Manage editorial timelines and coordinate reviews to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain organized version control, track revisions, and ensure content integrity throughout the development lifecycle.

Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1st year
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

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