Wildlife Publications Editor | Scientific Reports Specialist

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is seeking a Publications Specialist 2 to edit and format scientific reports and manage publication quality. The role will collaborate with wildlife biologists and staff to ensure accuracy and accessibility of findings for the public.

Located in Alaska, this position offers opportunities for professional growth within the division’s publications team and exposure to a wide range of wildlife research and management

Qualifications

• Strong editing, grammar, and formatting skills for scientific/technical reports.
• Experience editing for publication quality and public dissemination.
• Ability to maintain consistent style and terminology across documents.
• Ability to work with subject-matter experts to clarify content.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format scientific and technical reports for publication.
• Ensure style, grammar, clarity and accuracy before publishing.
• Enter published reports into the division’s publications database.
• Collaborate with wildlife biologists and the publications team to ensure high-quality outputs.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

Academic writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is seeking a Publications Specialist 2 to edit and format scientific reports and manage publication quality. The role will collaborate with wildlife biologists and staff to ensure accuracy and accessibility of findings for the public.

Located in Alaska, this position offers opportunities for professional growth within the division’s publications team and exposure to a wide range of wildlife research and management