Full-Time Copy Editor
Job Description
Copy Editor Job at American Institutes for Research
Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville
Job ID 12767
Job Location United States
Category Professional Services
Overview
Work for a first-class institution that is innovative, multi-dimensional, and dynamic by joining AIR as a Copy Editor.
We hire talented and forward-thinking professionals to build our cross-functional teams and support our clients in solving complex problems. Our people—problem-solvers, changemakers, and creative thinkers—are experts in their craft who rise to meet today’s challenges. The Copy Editor will play an integral role in delivering on some of the most meaningful projects in communities across the United States and the world. You’ll collaborate with our AIR Studio, where your input will be valued and your contributions vital to our success. AIR Studio is our in-house agency specializing in design, editing, and production services. The objective of this role is to ensure that AIR’s published materials are well-written and presented in a professional manner. Teamwork and communication are key to the success of the fast-paced AIR Studio production environment. This position will report to the Editing Manager.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.
Responsibilities
Essential job functions include but are not limited to:
- Perform three levels of editing (proofread, light, and full) and cross-checking, formatting, and verifying citations and references.
- Review, clarify, and revise technical information (often related to the education, health, and workforce fields) into language appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Review documents for a logical, well-organized structure. Additionally, create, revise, and edit various types of documents (technical, scientific, medical, etc.).
- Work with document authors to prepare technical publications; edit and proofread documents to ensure correct grammar, style, and format; and provide quality assurance of AIR’s published materials.
- Prepare documents according to style guide specifications, department guidelines, technical requirements, and client-specific instructions. Additionally, verify the correct editing style and formatting template and raise questions with clients regarding style or confusing language.
- Check and verify information—including citations and references—for accuracy and consistency using online sources, such as PubMed, ERIC.gov, search engines, and other websites.
- Work directly with internal clients and Studio team members (including traffic managers) to ensure project completion.
- Participate in proposal efforts as appropriate; this includes reviewing contracts and other editors’ work on proposals and assisting the proposal team with problem-solving and project management as needed.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on institutional needs.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant technical editing experience. Background working in a federal contractor environment.
- Flexible schedule with the capacity to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Preferred but not required:
- Familiarity with medical-, education-, and health-related terminology, formats, and issues.
- Knowledge of quality control measures for Section 508–compliant Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents and PDF files (using Adobe Acrobat); experience writing alt text for compliant documents.
Skills:
- Effective and persuasive communication and ability to continually demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelines.
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent editing skills—including thorough knowledge of grammar, style, and composition—and facility in Microsoft Word using its track changes function.
- Knowledge of the American Psychological Association (APA).
- Familiarity with Associated Press (AP), Institute of Education Sciences (IES), and U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) style guides and the Chicago Manual of Style is a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in connecting disparate ideas into cohesive solutions.
- Flexibility to adjust to different levels of editing and changing schedules.
- Project and traffic management experience a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in using standard MS Office programs:
- Microsoft Word (expert)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (basic)
- Microsoft Excel (basic)
- Adobe Acrobat (basic), including experience with markup functionality for PDFs.
- Working knowledge of the following a plus:
- 508-compliance processes
- Marketing Cloud ExactTarget
- Adobe InDesign
- Google Docs
How to Apply
https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/12767/copy-editor/job
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