Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking a skilled Editor to support the Army University Press in the development and publication of high-quality academic and professional publications. This role is critical to ensuring editorial accuracy, style consistency, and publishing excellence across a wide range of multimedia and scholarly products including journals, books, monographs, and digital platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread manuscripts, articles, and multimedia scripts for grammar, clarity, coherence, and style adherence
- Apply appropriate style guidelines—primarily The Chicago Manual of Style and APA—to all written materials
- Collaborate with authors, researchers, and subject matter experts to prepare content for publication
- Format documents using Microsoft Word, and prepare layouts using Adobe InCopy and InDesign
- Assist in managing content across various web-based platforms
- Ensure consistency in formatting, citation, and editorial voice across all publications
- Contribute to project planning, timelines, and content strategy in coordination with the publishing team
- Stay current on style guide updates and emerging editorial best practices
Education/Experience Required
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Adobe InCopy
- Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, SharePoint, and open-source web platforms
Preferred:
- Familiarity with current professional style guides, particularly CMS and APA
- Experience editing academic, military, or government publications
Other Qualifications
- Must be a United States citizen and be able to pass a background check
- Possess clear and precise oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Able to meet requirements to work on military installation, including having a valid state driver's license and car insurance
- Be self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes
- Be organized with a strong sense of urgency
- Adhere to established guidelines and procedures
- Demonstrate high standards of quality and accuracy
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
- Capable of providing and receiving constructive editorial feedback
- Be in attendance and punctual as scheduled
- Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems
Perks & Benefits
We offer competitive benefits and compensation package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, health savings account, education reimbursement, learning and development reimbursement, company-paid basic life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
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