Associate Editor – Scientific Publications (Geology Focus)
Contract to hire position, 40 hours a week.
Converting salary range $63,000-68,000
Location: South Denver/Littleton
This position start fully onsite than drops to hybrid 2-3 days a week in office
A professional society in the geosciences field is seeking a full-time Associate Editor to support the production and editing of its quarterly member magazine and peer-reviewed journal. The organization is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding in applied and economic geology through research, publications, and community engagement.
This position combines editorial project management with hands-on copyediting of scientific manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have experience editing technical or research-based content and an appreciation for the geological sciences.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with editors, contributors, and production staff to plan and coordinate content for upcoming issues.
- Edit scientific and technical text for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
- Manage workflow and deadlines for a recurring publication schedule (both digital and print).
- Partner with design staff to oversee layout and presentation.
- Communicate with authors to finalize manuscripts and ensure adherence to editorial standards.
- Support production logistics, marketing coordination, and other publication-related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, communications, or a related discipline.
- Background or interest in geology, earth science, or related scientific fields preferred.
- Minimum of three years of editing or publication management experience.
- Strong command of English grammar, style, and editorial best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat or similar tools.
- Excellent organization, multitasking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team environment.