Save the Water is hiring: Publishing Associate: Editor in Fort Lauderdale

Editors are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
SUMMARY:
Assist the Publishing Group and Executives with editing documents and website publications.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proofread, edit, and improve articles, making sure they are free of errors per Publishing Guidelines.
Check writers' final drafts promptly to help meet publishing deadlines.
Make sure the writing is easy to read and fits the publication's editorial style.
Report to the Project Leader/ Director for the given project team.
Edit materials from Executives and other departments across STW™.
Attend the Publishing group’s monthly meeting.
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Associate's degree or equivalent experience (6 months to 1-year full-time paid corporate
on-profit work experience)
Proven working experience as an editor.
Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio of web editing skills.
Excellent written skills in English, ability to implement different style guidelines.
Understanding of Peer- Reviewed Sources.
Basic understanding of Online Web Publishing and SEO.
Willingness to learn new software/systems.
An eye for detail, along with critical thinking.
Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a clear, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with the public.
Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively.
outside of the department
How to apply:
If interested, please email your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org. We would love to hear from you!