Under supervision, writes abstracts and summaries of tax legislation and other tax documents. Collects, processes, and maintains data for print and electronic products. Prepares daily data for publication as assigned. Researches and retrieves source material from various media and performs quality control reviews on final products. Assists in the general preparation of documents for publication. Edits online abstracts and summaries for print and online products, following prescribed editorial and style manual guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes abstracts and summaries of assigned items for publication. Reads assigned tax legislation, news releases and announcements, reports, regulations, court opinions and related documents, and administrative rulings
Researches, acquires, and verifies information concerning tax documents, and monitors state, federal, and/or international websites, newspapers, magazines, etc. for tax and other monetary related issues as required or assigned
Proofreads and performs light copy editing for consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Assists with editing as needed and notifies quality control of errors
Creates shells for documents as assigned or required and enters necessary information in Content Management System
May proofread special reports and/or galleys for weekly print products and perform light copy editing
Processes full-text or hard copy documents as necessary.
May research, compile, and write columns for the print and online publications
Maintain department databases and directories
Works with editors and production department staff to meet established deadlines
Manages source data through the production process for assigned products, including building, validating, and finalizing database files.
Runs conversions on data to conform to database formats
Runs specific software processes to create database files for updating publications
Runs proprietary programs to compile files for uploading to website and electronic publication in a timely fashion
Cross-trains with other department members and acts as backup for other team members as required or assigned
Performs final review of files for quality assurance before publication
May assist with training new hires as needed
Maintains a database of correspondent agreements, ensures that all correspondents have active agreements, and prepares payment forms for correspondents consistent with the agreements.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Motivated, well-organized, with good attention to detail
Computer proficiency in Windows, Office, electronic databases, and web searching
Works well in a team environment and independently
Ability to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
Demonstrates dependability through punctual attendance
Requirements
College degree in English, journalism, related field, or equivalent experience required
1 to 3 years of experience in editing or copy editing material for print and electronic products preferred
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
401K: Immediately vested
Tuition assistance
Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
Generous Paid Time Off
Dog-friendly office
Private gym onsite
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
Exercise Room
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Writes abstracts and summaries of assigned items for publication. Reads assigned tax legislation, news releases and announcements, reports, regulations, court opinions and related documents, and administrative rulings
Researches, acquires, and verifies information concerning tax documents, and monitors state, federal, and/or international websites, newspapers, magazines, etc. for tax and other monetary related issues as required or assigned
Proofreads and performs light copy editing for consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Assists with editing as needed and notifies quality control of errors
Creates shells for documents as assigned or required and enters necessary information in Content Management System
May proofread special reports and/or galleys for weekly print products and perform light copy editing
Processes full-text or hard copy documents as necessary.
May research, compile, and write columns for the print and online publications
Maintain department databases and directories
Works with editors and production department staff to meet established deadlines
Manages source data through the production process for assigned products, including building, validating, and finalizing database files.
Runs conversions on data to conform to database formats
Runs specific software processes to create database files for updating publications
Runs proprietary programs to compile files for uploading to website and electronic publication in a timely fashion
Cross-trains with other department members and acts as backup for other team members as required or assigned
Performs final review of files for quality assurance before publication
May assist with training new hires as needed
Maintains a database of correspondent agreements, ensures that all correspondents have active agreements, and prepares payment forms for correspondents consistent with the agreements.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Motivated, well-organized, with good attention to detail
Computer proficiency in Windows, Office, electronic databases, and web searching
Works well in a team environment and independently
Ability to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
Demonstrates dependability through punctual attendance
Requirements
College degree in English, journalism, related field, or equivalent experience required
1 to 3 years of experience in editing or copy editing material for print and electronic products preferred
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision
401K: Immediately vested
Tuition assistance
Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
Generous Paid Time Off
Dog-friendly office
Private gym onsite
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement
Exercise Room
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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