Copy Editor with Secret Clearance for Academic Publishing

Endurion; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Endurion seeks a Copy Editor to support the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission for USSOCOM. The role focuses on organizing archives, editing manuscripts, and managing the JSOU Press production process at MacDill AFB, FL.

The candidate should have MS/MA in English or related field or BA plus significant publication experience, with the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and coordinate editorial workflows. Security clearance: Secret required (TS/SCI eligible).

Qualifications

• MS/MA in English, Journalism, Public Affairs or related field with 5 years’ experience in research/publication and copy editing OR BA/BS with 10 years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain electronic archives and data per standards.
• Edit manuscripts for grammar and style per Chicago Manual of Style.
• Initiate and track JSOU Press publications through production.
• Edit professional scholarly works and assist in distribution of monographs.
• Coordinate peer review process with SMEs and editorial boards.
• Support JSOU editorial board processes and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with planning events and production analysis for JSOU outputs.
• Monitor lifecycle of JSOU Press products from acceptance to final production.
• Coordinate layout, design, graphics, and permissions as needed.

Skills

Copy editing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

MS/MA in English or Journalism

BA in English or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Chicago Manual of Style

Job description

Endurion seeks a Copy Editor to support the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission for USSOCOM. The role focuses on organizing archives, editing manuscripts, and managing the JSOU Press production process at MacDill AFB, FL.

The candidate should have MS/MA in English or related field or BA plus significant publication experience, with the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and coordinate editorial workflows. Security clearance: Secret required (TS/SCI eligible).