Senior Editor, Health & Human Services Communications (Remote)

Nashville Public Radio; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Editor IV position at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin oversees editorial work for written and digital materials, ensuring accessibility and alignment with editorial standards.

Responsibilities include developing strategic editorial plans, providing final content approvals, and coordinating the Behavioral Health Services newsletter with program subject matter experts. Telework eligibility and a strong benefits package are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least three years of professional editing, writing, publications, or communications experience.
• State government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Layout, index, and revise content for final publication, including agency correspondence and reports.
• Ensure digital content is accessible and meets editorial standards.
• Provide high-level content approvals and assess risks of agency communications.
• Develop strategic plans for editorial objectives and goals.
• Lead and coordinate newsletters and department publications.

Skills

Editorial principles

Grammar

Plain language

Accessibility practices

Editorial review

Content strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

CMS

Job description

The Editor IV position at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin oversees editorial work for written and digital materials, ensuring accessibility and alignment with editorial standards.

Responsibilities include developing strategic editorial plans, providing final content approvals, and coordinating the Behavioral Health Services newsletter with program subject matter experts. Telework eligibility and a strong benefits package are noted.