Legislative Editorial Specialist

Publishing Professionals Network; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Publishing Professionals Network seeks an experienced editor to edit analyses of pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report for House members during the 90th regular legislative session. The position begins in December and lasts through June, working under the HRO manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, readability, and impartiality; design and production of publications using relevant software. Strong editing, fact-checking, and ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.

Qualificações

• Advanced copyediting, fact-checking, and proofreading required.
• Ability to write clearly for a general audience on policy issues.
• Experience designing or learning publication design; InDesign preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Edit analyses of pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report.
• Edit and help write reports on legislative session and policy issues.
• Ensure accuracy, readability, and impartiality in HRO publications.
• Design and produce publications using applicable technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Copyediting

Fact-checking

Proofreading

Editorial judgment

Adobe InDesign

Deadline-driven

Formação académica

Journalism or public policy background

Ferramentas

Adobe InDesign

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Publishing Professionals Network seeks an experienced editor to edit analyses of pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report for House members during the 90th regular legislative session. The position begins in December and lasts through June, working under the HRO manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, readability, and impartiality; design and production of publications using relevant software. Strong editing, fact-checking, and ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.