Association Headquarters is searching for a Part-time Copyeditor to support our valued client partners. The Editor 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:
- Oversees publication and editorial processes as assigned
- Works to establish produce and publish top-quality editorial content that represents the very best in writing and story execution for each assigned client publication
- Plans content (with client input and collaboration) of print publications to align with that clients prescribed style and editorial policies
- Actively collaborates with writers contributors and designers on key components of story development to assure that all additional elements such as sidebars boxes charts and infographics are both engaging informative and are properly executed
- Assures that content is closely copyedited for errors in spelling punctuation and grammar
- Ensures that length tone and approach of client content is in alignment with each assigned clients standards and strategic goals
- Establishes deadlines for assigned editorial products and executions using Smartsheet
- Collaborates with designers in the selection sequencing and editing of visual content and all graphic elements such as charts maps and infographics
- Confirms that content has been fact-checked using all available reference sources
- Evaluates submissions from writers to determine the extent of editing required ensuring that submitted content aligns with client content strategy and connects with the designated audience
- Support Senior Editor on assigned clients and/or projects
- Other duties as assigned
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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