Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator

NC State University; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator to oversee the editorial and production processes of scientific reports. This role involves project management, communication, and editorial support, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have a background in English or journalism, extensive project management skills, and experience with large communications projects. The position is critical for the success of the NC Institute for Climate Studies, contributing to significant climate assessments and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English or journalism.
• Five years experience in editing and managing complex communications products required.
• Extensive cloud-based project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate editorial and production tasks of scientific assessment reports.
• Use project management tools to track and manage project development.
• Provide editorial support for assessment reports and NCICS communication products.

Skills

Exceptional editing

Writing

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related area

Tools

Monday.com

Google Docs

Job description

Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194140EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $95,000

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

Department NC Inst of Climate Studies

About the Department

The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies ( NCICS ) is a UNC inter-institutional research institute whose primary focus is to promote the discovery of new knowledge about global, regional, and local climate variability and its impacts; and to provide information that is critical for determining trends and validating climate forecasts at all these spatial scales. A primary activity of NCICS is the operation of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth Systems Science ( CISESS ) formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit, and community organizations with leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park ( UMCP ) and North Carolina State University ( NCSU ) on behalf of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) System. CISESS provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and climate data and information research and development.

The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies ( NCICS ) is seeking an Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator to help coordinate the editorial, figure development, and production tasks of the Assessments Technical Support Unit ( TSU ) at NCICS . This person will work closely with the Assessment Production Manager, the Scientific Graphics Quality Coordinator, and editorial, science, and visual communications staff at the TSU to support of the development and publication of scientific assessment reports and associated communications products, the NCICS State Climate Summaries, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) Working Group III contribution to the Seventh Assessment Report, and an assessment of nature and its benefits to the United States.

This person will use project management and communication skills and tools to coordinate and track the development of report chapters and hundreds of scientific figures and infographics across multiple TSU teams, external author teams, and other partners. They will also provide editorial support for assessment reports and other NCICS communications products. The Assessments Editor and Production Coordinator will be responsible for:

Project Management:

• Use project management expertise and tools (e.g., Monday.com and various in-house tools) to define processes, prioritize tasks, and monitor status.
• Use multiple communications tools and channels to effectively and efficiently convey project information, including awareness of pending tasks, deadlines, obstacles, and risks.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple teams to create, revise, and deliver high-quality, useful, and accessible scientific data visualizations and infographics.
• Coordinate editorial review and approval processes involving large author teams, editors at the TSU , and other external partners.
• Manage copyright permissions processes to ensure all necessary permissions are received prior to publication.
• Provide project management support to lead scientists, external Assessment scientists and management personnel as needed and/or requested.
• Liaise and coordinate with the science team to ensure that the algorithms, procedures, mathematics, and statistical techniques used to create the foundational science underlying Assessment products are described in clear, cohesive, and accessible language.
• Implement and refine feedback loops to capture input from stakeholders and subject matter experts efficiently, ensuring revisions are tracked and addressed systematically.
• Report regularly on project metrics, including task completion rates, status changes, and resource allocations to leadership as needed and/or requested.
• Independently manage timelines, resources, and staff in management of assessment projects.
• Assume a leadership role in coordinating with program managers on special editorial projects.
• Assume a leadership role in the creation and maintenance of editorial and graphics style guides unique to each assessment product.
  
  

Editorial Support:

• Develop templates (e.g., Word and Google documents) for use by authors.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of internal style guides and external guidance documents for authors and editors.
• Copyedit and proofread content through all stages of development, including final quality control of web, PDF , and print products.
• Write alternative text descriptions for complex scientific figures.
• Work with the editorial team to provide science communications support for Institute staff and projects.
• Contribute to scientific figures and infographics across multiple TSU teams, external author teams, and other partners.
• Participate in creating and executing production schedules for assessment reports and other products under strict deadlines.
  
  

Communication:

• Collaboratively participate as a member of a nationally distributed project team to effectively communicate essential, scientific information through the development and production of scientific government report materials (in print, digital, and web formats).
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with pertinent federal agency (civil servants and contractors) and other organization/institution (authors, scientists, etc.) employees in support of the Climate Assessment Program.
• Present findings and accomplishments of the Assessment Editorial Team at scientific and professional meetings, as well as at engagement activities with the public, both in person and remotely.
• Assimilate and communicate essential information to the editorial team, program management, and other constituents.
• Fully participate in unit ( NCICS , Assessment, TSU , etc.) activities and meetings.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, journalism, or related area of study.
• At least five years of experience editing books, large reports, or other complex communications products
• At least five years of experience coordinating or managing the development and production of books, large reports, or other complex communications products

Other Required Qualifications

• Exceptional editing, writing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience coordinating activities across multi-disciplinary teams
• Extensive experience with coordinating the development of complex scientific figures and infographics
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize activities across a team or multiple teams to deliver content on time and with challenging deadlines
• Extensive experience with cloud-based project management software and communications tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Monday.com project management tool
• Ten years of experience coordinating the development and delivery of complex communications products (books, large reports, etc.)
• Experience working on Federally funded and/or international climate assessment reports or other scientific assessments

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/12/2025

Anticipated Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number

Position Number 00111494

Position Type

Position Type EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

Department ID 063001 - NC Institute of Climate Studies

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERC
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * By answering "Yes" below, you acknowledge this position is located in Asheville, NC and still wish to be considered
  • Yes, I understand this position is located in Asheville, NC and still want to be considered
  • I no longer wish to be considered for this role.
• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for this position.
  • Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
• * Please briefly describe any previous experience that you have working collaboratively with members of a team to complete tasks and meet project deadlines.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your previous experience with managing the production of scientific reports, books, websites, or other large communications projects. (Please respond N/A if none)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your previous experience using web-based project management tools, such as Monday.com. (Please respond N/A if none)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your previous experience managing the co-production and quality assurance of scientific figures and infographics. (Please respond N/A if none)

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
• Resume/CV
Optional Documents

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