Editor

Burlington County, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Association Headquarters is searching for a Freelance Copyeditor to support our valued client partners. The Copyeditor works to coordinate publication and editorial processes for assigned AH client publications and deliver exceptional publication editorial and content development services. The Editor reports to the Senior Editor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Copyedit content provided by client for publications; query notable issues and reconcile with editor
Finalize copy for design to flow into layout
Resolve any planned content that is still outstanding after due dates
Review image files for appropriate size and crediting; obtain revised files as needed
Create a page map/thumbnail for each issue; share it with client contact to confirm content plan and to Design as a guide for flowing content into layout
Write TOC cover lines and other extra copy as needed for each issue
Share finalized content with Design
Submit Design Request for each issue to generate the proofing process (or coordinate this with Sr. Editor depending on access privileges)
Route proofs to client reviewers review proofs in a manner appropriate to each proofing round (full read check changes final proofread etc.)
Reconcile queries; note edits in Lytho
Use Smartsheets to oversee project progress and download files provided by client
Submit final proof files to client editor for final signoff
Submit final publication to PagePro (or coordinate this with Sr. Editor depending on access privileges)
Meet quarterly with client team to ascertain content for the upcoming issue and review any content changes from the annual plan (if applicable)
Other duties as may be assigned to support AH client publications

MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS:

Successfully meets all stated deadlines.
Proactively alerts Supervisors to challenges or concerns related to delivery of service
Proactively suggests solutions to aforementioned challenges when they occur
Effectively self-review all work products to eliminate and/ or limit errors
Pays attention to detail related to management and execution of projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES:

Bachelors degree preferred; high school diploma required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form with management internal & external customers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may require travel. This may include the ability to drive a car or travel on public transportation such as trains and airplanes.
Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods of time; may require walking for periods throughout the day. Requires ability to use a computer read a computer screen use of a telephone and other office equipment as it relates to the work. Reaching above shoulder height below the waist or lifting to move or access materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files presentation equipment/documents and computer printouts on certain occasions.
Vision acuity: duties may require the ability to identify and discern colors accurately to focus and see both close up and far away
Primary environment: ambient room temperatures lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment

What we offer - Employee Company Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
Medical Dental and Vision
Company paid basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
AFLAC available
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
401k retirement plan available
On-site Fitness Center open 24/7
Gym reimbursement program
Training and Development opportunities

What sets us apart

Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America

Who is AH

AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission create value and advance their causes industries and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning website builds database integrations accounting services staff recruitment credentialing management public affairs and lobbying and growing non-dues revenue.

Our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race creed color national origin nationality ethnicity ancestry age sex (including pregnancy) family status marital/civil union status religion domestic partnership status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity and expression atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait genetic information liability for military service and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability and AIDS and HIV status) language national origin political affiliation socio-economic status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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Conformance Statement: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to demonstrate Association Headquarters Core Values: Customer Service Respect Accountability Transparency Flexibility Expertise/Innovation Social Responsibility and Unified Diversity.

Association Headquarters is searching for a Freelance Copyeditor to support our valued client partners. The Copyeditor works to coordinate publication and editorial processes for assigned AH client publications and deliver exceptional publication editorial and content development services. The Edito...