Editorial Assistant
American Water Works Association, Denver, CO, United States
Looking to contribute to a mission-driven company?
At the
American Water Works Association , you’ll find purpose, great culture, collaborative colleagues, great benefits, and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource. We are seeking an
Editorial Assistant
to join our Publishing department.
Position Objective/General Purpose Provide editorial support to periodicals staff and, as necessary, to the Publishing Department. Support the daily operations of the periodicals editorial office and assist editors with the publication and dissemination of technical content.
Essential Job Functions
Monitor and manage online peer-review system for association scholarly journal
Perform quality checks on submitted manuscripts; assist authors with submissions
Track in-progress reviews and send reminders to editors, reviewers, and authors
Review and process manuscript decisions, perform post-acceptance checks, and export accepted manuscripts for production
Work on special projects, including but not limited to, data entry, collating information, and quality control
Coordinate content delivery to online publication channels
Collect and submit appropriate editorial metadata
Review and edit content to ensure accuracy
Prepare and approve online member issue alerts
Proofread articles and other content as needed
Monitor publications’ email inboxes and distribute or respond to email as appropriate
Assist editors with editorial boards, oversee the board roles and functions, and complete any related administrative duties
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education, Certification or Formal Training Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Work Experience (including computer skills)
Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in publishing
Demonstrated experience of industry editorial standards (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style Guide) required
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; working knowledge of Adobe products and experience with online publishing tools
Understanding of scholarly publishing and manuscript online submission systems preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The targeted pay is $52,500 to $65,600 per year depending on experience and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick and Personal)
Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a
3% employer contribution and up to 3% company match upon hire
Excellent medical, dental and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer
$250 payment towards the cost of at-home computer equipment
Submit cover letter along with resume.
Position is open until filled.
AWWA is an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity; therefore, minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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At the
American Water Works Association , you’ll find purpose, great culture, collaborative colleagues, great benefits, and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource. We are seeking an
Editorial Assistant
to join our Publishing department.
Position Objective/General Purpose Provide editorial support to periodicals staff and, as necessary, to the Publishing Department. Support the daily operations of the periodicals editorial office and assist editors with the publication and dissemination of technical content.
Essential Job Functions
Monitor and manage online peer-review system for association scholarly journal
Perform quality checks on submitted manuscripts; assist authors with submissions
Track in-progress reviews and send reminders to editors, reviewers, and authors
Review and process manuscript decisions, perform post-acceptance checks, and export accepted manuscripts for production
Work on special projects, including but not limited to, data entry, collating information, and quality control
Coordinate content delivery to online publication channels
Collect and submit appropriate editorial metadata
Review and edit content to ensure accuracy
Prepare and approve online member issue alerts
Proofread articles and other content as needed
Monitor publications’ email inboxes and distribute or respond to email as appropriate
Assist editors with editorial boards, oversee the board roles and functions, and complete any related administrative duties
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education, Certification or Formal Training Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Work Experience (including computer skills)
Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in publishing
Demonstrated experience of industry editorial standards (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style Guide) required
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; working knowledge of Adobe products and experience with online publishing tools
Understanding of scholarly publishing and manuscript online submission systems preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The targeted pay is $52,500 to $65,600 per year depending on experience and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick and Personal)
Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a
3% employer contribution and up to 3% company match upon hire
Excellent medical, dental and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer
$250 payment towards the cost of at-home computer equipment
Submit cover letter along with resume.
Position is open until filled.
AWWA is an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity; therefore, minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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