Senior Editor & Publication Lead (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks an experienced editor to edit reports, articles, and other publications across print and online media. You will assess materials for consistency, quality, and readability, and guide manuscripts through to publication with designers and production staff.

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field and at least three years of editing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
• Three years of related professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word including track changes and styles.
• Practical knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Edits reports, articles, etc. and may help to shape presentation, restructuring and rewriting as needed.
• Marks up for composition and ensures material conforms to 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 and may network with prospective authors, scientific advisers, and news media.
• Advises staff and authors on editing and publishing options and may supervise editorial assistants.

Skills

Word proficiency

Editing/writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications

Tools

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks an experienced editor to edit reports, articles, and other publications across print and online media. You will assess materials for consistency, quality, and readability, and guide manuscripts through to publication with designers and production staff.

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field and at least three years of editing experience are required.