Editor

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,760 - 92,190; Full time

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks an experienced editor to refine reports, articles, and publications, guiding manuscripts through publication while ensuring style, accessibility, and format standards.

You will collaborate with designers, web developers, marketing, and production staff, edit for consistency, and advise on publishing options; supervision of editorial assistants may apply, with freelance coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word with track changes and styles.
• Familiarity with CMS, HTML, and CSS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edits reports, articles, and other publications, restructuring and rewriting as needed.
• Marks up composition and ensures compliance with style and format standards.
• Collaborates with designers, web developers, marketing, and production staff on all production aspects.
• Negotiates revisions with authors and may network with prospective authors and advisers.
• Advises staff and authors on editing and publishing options.
• Holds meetings to discuss current and future projects.
• Answers editorial questions and coordinates progress of reports.
• May supervise editorial assistants, including hiring and training.
• Coordinates freelance activities in the unit.

Skills

Microsoft Word

WordPress

HTML/CSS

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Edits text and graphics for publication, including articles, manuscripts, reports, websites, journals, magazines, and brochures. Reads and evaluates reports and other materials to determine editorial problems, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement. Guides authors on treatment of material, reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as needed, and ensures compliance with organizational and unit style, content, accessibility, and format standards. Works with editorial and production staff and contractors to guide manuscripts through to publication. May also contribute original material and write on topics for diverse audiences in multiple media formats.

Essential Job Duties

• Edits reports, articles, and other publications, restructuring and rewriting as needed.
• Marks up composition and ensures compliance with style, content, accessibility, and format standards.
• Collaborates with designers, graphic artists, layout specialists, web developers, marketing, and production staff on all production aspects.
• Negotiates revisions with authors and may network with prospective authors, scientific advisers, and news media.
• Advises staff and authors on editing and publishing options.
• Holds meetings to discuss current and future projects.
• Answers editorial questions and consults with staff about progress of reports and publications.
• May have supervisory responsibility for editorial assistants, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Coordinates freelance activities in the unit, including finding and coordinating work among freelancers.

Job Specifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including track changes and styles.
• Practical knowledge of WordPress or other content management systems, HTML, and CSS desired.
• Ability to solve complex problems, serve as a resource to others, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and develop relationships with colleagues.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Minimum Experience
Three years of related professional experience.

Physical Capabilities
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration
None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls
Reports to Director or higher editorial position; may supervise junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated compensation range: $73,760 - $92,190, based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a benefits‑eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, paid holidays, paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance.

Work Environment

Hybrid Office/Telecommute: 60% onsite with occasional travel to National Academies facilities and off‑site meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are committed to hiring and promoting people in all job categories while ensuring equal opportunity and compliance with applicable laws. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.