Search Jobs
Search Internships
Publisher Profiles
Publishing Programs
Publishing Organizations
Major/Department guide
Commonly Used Terms
Publishing Events
Bookjobs.com is sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the leading trade association for the U.S. book and journal publishing industry.
View Job
| [Back to Jobs] |
|
| Title: | Development Editor |
| Description: | The Water Environment Federation is seeking a Development Editor to coordinate the development of operations-related educational materials, provide support for other technical publications in development, and ensure editorial quality control for WEF publications.
Principal Functions: • Provides coordination of volunteer teams of technical experts developing publications and educational materials according to Technical Practice Committee and/or WEF established procedures. • Provides editorial quality control of technical content according to APA and WEF style guidelines. • Manages permissions for technical publications under development. • Constructs final documents for production and publication. • Coordinates book production process, working with contractors and reviewing copyedited drafts and page proofs. • Revises content as necessary for consistency, style, clarity, and reading-level appropriateness. • Collaborates with Journals and Books, Education and Training, Marketing, and other teams to ensure the release of high-quality products. • Other duties as assigned. |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science or Arts. • 2+ years editorial experience. • Strong customer service orientation. • Excellent organizational skills, with capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively. • Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Adobe proficiency. • Strong initiative, with ability to work independently, anticipate and troubleshoot problems, and meet deadlines. • Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies and processes. • Exceptional editorial skills. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • This person will work primarily in an office environment using standard office equipment. |
| Company: | WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION |
| Location: | While we are located in Alexandria, Virginia, we will consider candidates located elsewhere for a remote position. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please submit resume with cover letter and desired salary to WEFrecruitment@wef.org WEF is an equal opportunity employer |
| Date Posted: | 10/8/2020 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
