Copy Editor with Security Clearance

Endurion; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

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).

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Copy editing

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

MS/MA in English or Journalism

BA in English or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Chicago Manual of Style

Descripción del empleo

Endurion is a mission integrator built by and for the Special Operations community, providing end-to-end solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Founded and led by former Special Operations Forces operators and mission experts, the organization is rooted in firsthand experience with complex operational environments and high-stakes missions. Endurion partners closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored, mission-focused capabilities. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, operational excellence, and innovation in support of critical national security objectives.

Endurion is seeking a Copy Editor for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Clearance: Secret required (TS/SCI clearance eligible)

Job Description:

• Organize and maintain electronic archives and data characteristics in accordance with industry and university standards.
• Edit academic manuscripts for proper grammar, acronym usage, and adherence to Chicago Manual of Style and other formatting styles as designated by university faculty and staff.
• Initiate and track the progress of publications through the JSOU Press production process.
• Edit professional scholarly works and other academic publications.
• Support publication and distribution of research monographs, books, and occasional papers.
• Support peer review process by coordinating with SMEs.
• Coordinate and facilitate JSOU’s editorial board processes and confirm accuracy of data and sources used within publications.
• Augment and assist JSOU’s strategic engagement research and analysis via planning and conduction of events, activities, and products as assigned
• Monitor the life cycle of JSOU Press products from initial acceptance through final production.
• Produce, brief, and maintain status reports IAW Editor in Chief's guidance.
• Coordinate layout and design of products to ensure content and quality are sustained IAW JSOU Press standards.
• Coordinate graphics support, copyright permission, or photo support as necessary.

Qualifications: MS/MA in relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and five years’ experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing OR BA/BA in relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, Public Affairs) and ten years’ experience in research publication, professional publication, and copy editing

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Work Location: JSOU Campus, MacDill AFB, FL

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays

Schedule: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri adjusted hours as needed.

Travel: Travel may be minimally required. The candidate may travel as initiated by written tasking. Less than 10% is anticipated.

Because of U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at .

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time.

Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.