Technical Editor of Marine Sciences

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Woods Hole (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a full-time Technical Editor of Marine Sciences to support NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center. In this exciting role, you'll manage the publication of scientific research, working closely with authors to develop manuscripts and ensure compliance with agency policies. Your expertise in technical editing and communication will be vital in producing high-quality reports and papers. If you're passionate about marine sciences and have a knack for editing, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field. Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of marine research publication!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in communications, marketing, or similar.
• Experience with manuscripts in a natural science field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publication process for scientific research.
• Copyedit manuscripts and ensure compliance with agency standards.
• Maintain publication database and style guidelines.

Skills

Technical Editing

Copyediting

Communication Skills

Social Media Campaign Planning

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Research Publication Tracking System (RPTS)

Content Management System

Job description

Job Title: Technical Editor of Marine Sciences
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $70,000-$78,000
Application Deadline:March 31, 2025

To apply, please follow these steps:

1. Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/.
2. Select the position you are interested in.
3. Review the job details, then click Apply Now.
4. Complete and submit your application.

Job Description/ Scope of Work
IBSS is seeking a full-time Technical Editor of Marine Sciences to support NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). The Editor will manage and execute the process by which staff members publish and document scientific research, including publishing in formal scientific literature as well as in informal series maintained by the agency.

The Editor will also work closely with authors to develop all manuscripts, deal with publishing and distribution for the agency's informal series, and ensure that published reports and papers conform to agency policies and requirements, as well as style and usage guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the local administrator for the NEFSC's Research Publication Tracking System (RPTS)
• Work effectively with authors to develop manuscripts, deal with publishing issues, and interpret journal submissions and copyright policies
• Make periodic required reports to NOAA Fisheries
• Copyedit scientific manuscripts
• Maintain and circulate a current style sheet and author guidelines for agency-published serials and papers
• Ensure that final agency-published serials and papers conform to the Council for Science Editors style and other agency standards, and meet Section 508 standards prior to electronic distribution
• Maintain the in-house publication database

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience related to communications, marketing, new media, public relations, or a similar field
• At least 2 years of experience working with manuscripts in a natural science field
• Full-performance level knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of technical editing and writing
• Skills and experience in managing in-house standards for publication production including style, usage, distribution, documentation, and 508 compliance
• Knowledge, skill and ability to assist with planning and designing social media campaigns and content to support the overall editorial calendar
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud photo, video, and audio production software to produce visual and audio support products for use on digital platforms
• Ability to learn and conform to agency web and visualization policies, styles, guidelines, and its content management system