Editor

Job Description Summary
Edits text and graphics for publication, including articles, manuscripts, reports, websites, journals, magazines, and/or brochures. Reads and evaluates reports and/or other materials and documents to determine the extent of editorial problems and shortcomings. Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization. Confers with authors and recommends treatment of material. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary. Ensures material conforms to the organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, and format. Works with editorial and production staff and contractors to guide manuscripts through to publication. May contribute original material where appropriate, writing about topics for a variety of audiences in multiple media formats. Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction, applies specific professional‑level functional knowledge to solve complex problems and has authority to deviate from standard practices, but must advise superiors of such action as well as non‑routine matters. May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff or serve in a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

Edits reports, articles, etc., and may help shape presentation, restructuring and rewriting as needed. Marks up for composition. Ensures material conforms to the organization’s and unit’s standards for style, content, accessibility, and format. Works with designers, graphic artists, layout specialists, web developers, marketing, and production staff on all aspects of production.

Negotiates revisions with authors. May network with prospective authors, scientific advisers, and news media.

Advises staff and authors on editing and publishing options. Holds meetings to discuss current and future projects. Answers editorial questions. Consults with staff about the progress of reports, articles, or other publications.

May have supervisory responsibility for editorial assistants, including hiring, training, and evaluation of work.

May coordinate freelance activities in the unit, including finding and coordinating work among freelancers.

Other Duties
Related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes and styles). Practical knowledge of WordPress or other content management system, HTML, and CSS desired.

Ability to solve problems of variety and complexity. Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Ability to operate independently and exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment, discretion, and action.

Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with co‑workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.

Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum Experience: Three years of related professional experience.

Physical Capability: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

No required licenses, certification or registration.

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise junior staff.

Compensation & Benefits
Estimated compensation range is $73,760 – $92,190. Compensation will be based on relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, and will be commensurate with current employees in comparable positions. This is a benefits‑eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement and savings benefits; paid holidays; paid personal leave; transportation subsidies; and education assistance.

Work Environment
Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off‑site meeting/sponsor locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Job Family: PUBL

Employee Type: Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

City/State: Washington, District of Columbia

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