Remote Editorial Assistant — Science & Publishing Support

HBCUNetwork; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick time

Paid bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Knowable Magazine, an award-winning digital publication from Annual Reviews, seeks a Temporary Editorial Assistant to support editorial and operations, bridging content creation and digital production.

Remote position with responsibilities across CMS publishing, newsletter production, proofreading, and donor communications. Requires 1–2 years in digital media and a journalism/communications background; ability to work Pacific Time hours. Open to candidates in eligible U.S. states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or science-related field with substantial coursework or experience in communications.
• 1–2 years of experience in a digital media, publishing, or nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms and Mailchimp; willingness to learn Bloomerang and Qgiv; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Airtable.
• Exceptional written communication skills with a sharp eye for typos and formatting errors. Some familiarity with the AP Stylebook preferred.
• Ability to handle repetitive administrative tasks alongside time-sensitive editorial deadlines.
• Interest in science communication and nonprofit journalism.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Content Management System Publishing: Format, publish, enter changes to, and publish articles, images, and static informational pages in the CMS.
• Newsletter Production: Assemble, test, and schedule weekly email newsletters using Mailchimp.
• Editorial Production: Lightly proofread articles, newsletters, emails, and social media copy in layout; add backlinks and prepare production documents for editors.
• Copy Coordination: Coordinate schedules with part-time researchers, copy editors, and story editors to ensure publication schedules are met.
• Fact-Checking: Conduct light fact-checking to verify names, dates, and primary-source details in newsletters and other non-article items.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

AP Style familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or science-related field

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office Suite

Airtable

Bloomerang

Qgiv

Job description

Knowable Magazine, an award-winning digital publication from Annual Reviews, seeks a Temporary Editorial Assistant to support editorial and operations, bridging content creation and digital production.

Remote position with responsibilities across CMS publishing, newsletter production, proofreading, and donor communications. Requires 1–2 years in digital media and a journalism/communications background; ability to work Pacific Time hours. Open to candidates in eligible U.S. states.