Seasonal Legislative Copy Editor & Policy Analyst

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

House Research Organization (HRO) in Texas seeks a capable editor to refine analyses for the Daily Floor Report. You will ensure accuracy, readability, and impartiality in publications, while applying publication design tools like Adobe InDesign.

The role requires strong editing and writing skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines during legislative sessions. The position runs December through the end of the regular session, with supervision from the HRO manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced copyediting, fact-checking, and proofreading skills are required.
• Experience editing complex material for a general audience is preferred.
• Commitment to impartial analysis of controversial issues and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Copyediting

Fact-checking

Proofreading

Editorial judgment

Deadline pressure

Impartial analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

House Research Organization (HRO) in Texas seeks a capable editor to refine analyses for the Daily Floor Report. You will ensure accuracy, readability, and impartiality in publications, while applying publication design tools like Adobe InDesign.

The role requires strong editing and writing skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines during legislative sessions. The position runs December through the end of the regular session, with supervision from the HRO manager.