Editor

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 73,760 - 92,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement and saving benefits

Paid holidays and personal leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking an Editorial Specialist in Washington, DC, to edit reports, manuscripts, and other materials while ensuring consistency with organizational standards. You will collaborate with authors, designers, and production staff to bring publications to completion.

You may contribute original material for a variety of audiences and formats, and may supervise junior staff or coordinate freelance work.

Qualifications

• Strong editing and writing abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to solve editorial challenges.
• Experience editing complex reports and publications for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Edit reports, articles, and publications to meet style and format standards.
• Coordinate with authors, designers, and production staff through publication.
• Advise staff on editing and publishing options; supervise junior staff if needed.
• Coordinate freelance work within the unit as required.
• Contribute original material for various media formats when appropriate.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

BA in English

BA in Journalism

BA in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Job description

Job Description Summary

Edits text and graphics for publication, including articles, manuscripts, reports, websites, journals, magazines, and/or brochures. Reads and evaluates reports and/or other materials and documents to determine the extent of editorial problems and shortcomings. Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization. Confers with authors and recommends treatment of material. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary. Ensures material conforms to the organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, and format. Works with editorial and production staff and contractors to guide manuscripts through to publication. May contribute original material where appropriate, writing about topics for a variety of audiences in multiple media formats. Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction, applies specific professional‑level functional knowledge to solve complex problems and has authority to deviate from standard practices, but must advise superiors of such action as well as non‑routine matters. May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff or serve in a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Edits reports, articles, etc., and may help shape presentation, restructuring and rewriting as needed. Marks up for composition. Ensures material conforms to the organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, accessibility, and format. Works with designers, graphic artists, layout specialists, web developers, marketing, and production staff on all aspects of production.
• Negotiates revisions with authors. 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. Consults with staff about the progress of reports, articles, or other publications.
• May have supervisory responsibility for editorial assistants, including hiring, training, and evaluation of work.
• May coordinate freelance activities in the unit, including finding and coordinating work among freelancers.

Other Duties

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes and styles). Practical knowledge of WordPress or other content management system, HTML, and CSS desired.
• Ability to solve problems of variety and complexity. Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Ability to operate independently and exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment, discretion, and action.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with co‑workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum Experience: Three years of related professional experience.
• Physical Capability: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• No required licenses, certification or registration.
• Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated compensation range is $73,760 – $92,190. Compensation will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, and will be commensurate with current employees in comparable positions. This is a benefits‑eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement and savings benefits; paid holidays; paid personal leave; transportation subsidies; and education assistance.

Work Environment

Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off‑site meeting/sponsor locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Job Family: PUBL
Employee Type: Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
City/State: Washington, District of Columbia