Senior Editor

Huntington Public Library • San Marino, CA

1d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Huntington is seeking a Senior Editor to energetically and creatively oversee copyediting and proofreading for the institution’s Office of Communications and Marketing. This role requires meticulous editorial sensibility, top-level writing skills, and excellent organizational skills. The Senior Editor will copy edit and proof institutional newsletters, news releases, announcements, feature stories, web content, marketing copy, and a variety of other materials on tight deadlines. Additionally, the Senior Editor will serve as the project manager and editor for online content and print publications as assigned. The position requires a demonstrated background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach. The Senior Editor must also be an excellent team player with a high degree of integrity and curiosity, and a willingness to share knowledge and skills with colleagues. This is a limited-term position, budgeted for one year.

Requirements

• Must possess a keen eye for detail, grammar, style, and clarity, ensuring that all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the institution’s brand, style, voice, and standards.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Must have an excellent track record of producing high-quality editorial material on tight deadlines.
• Must have well-honed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with writers and collaborate successfully with other colleagues in Communications and Marketing and across The Huntington.
• Must have experience providing oversight to writers and content producers and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Must have the organizational skills to manage the workflow of multiple freelance copy editors and proofreaders, overseeing their assignments and deadlines while ensuring quality control.
• Must have a strong project management background with a proven track record for publication management.
• Must possess the ability to efficiently manage time, navigating competing demands and clearly communicating and properly prioritizing deadlines.
• Must have ability to write and edit quickly with exemplary attention to detail while supporting brand integrity, voice, and mission.
• Must have worked in a deadline-oriented capacity and be able to coordinate work on several projects at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and related copyediting software.
• Must be able to edit pdfs and directly online.
• Five to seven years’ experience in editing and writing for cultural organizations, museums, universities, and/or news outlets.
• B.A. degree, preferably in English, journalism, or equivalent coursework. Demonstrated ability and job experience may provide an appropriate substitute for the preferred degree.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a deadline-oriented copy editor and proofreader, organizing and managing the content flow of a variety of materials circulating through the Office of Communications and Marketing.
• Works collegially to coach writers.
• Collaborates closely with other members of the Communications and Marketing team as well as colleagues across the institution.
• Provides quality control of publications and products through editing, proofreading, and fact-checking.
• Leads the editorial review of institutional web and digital content, ensuring alignment with The Huntington’s brand, editorial standards, and accessibility guidelines.
• Provides training and guidance for decentralized content contributors across the institution, with an emphasis on best practices for event listings and other frequently updated sections.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive digital content guide that incorporates The Huntington’s editorial style adapted for web use and accessibility standards.
• Serves as the final editorial reviewer and approver for web content submitted for publication.
• Assists in editing digital and social media content, including captions and video transcripts, as needed.
• Oversees editorial content, copy editing, and ensuring timely publication.
• Provides regular status updates.
• Works in collaboration with writers, graphic designers, freelancers, and others to produce high-quality copy on deadlines.
• Manages the workflow of multiple freelance copy editors and proofreaders, overseeing assignments and deadlines, and ensuring quality control.
• Contributes to project reports.
• Regularly updates the institution’s style guide and informs key stakeholders of changes; oversees the proper use of Huntington style, ensuring continuity within and among the institution’s online and printed materials; trains contributors to the institution’s webpages on all aspects of Huntington style as well as guidance on how to produce clear and concise copy.
• Serves as a backup writer for Communications and Marketing, drafting high-quality copy on deadline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

What This Job Offers

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