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Annual Reviews (AR) is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society. We have three main divisions. Best known are our top-ranked journals which publish highly cited reviews written by some of the world’s foremost experts. These articles promote innovation among researchers and advance scientific awareness among journalists, policy makers, business professionals, and others with an interest in the societal impact of research. We also publish a renowned general science publication, Knowable Magazine, which explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. Our most recent addition is a series of publications and events for the library community, called the Charleston Hub.
We are currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Development Editor in the Charleston Hub department for a period of 4-6 weeks beginning approximately 8/20/24 – 8/26/24. Candidates who are interested in applying for this role need to reside in one of the following states where Annual Reviews is registered to do business: CA, CO, GA, HI, IL, IN, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, WA, or WI.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in library matters and proven flair for storytelling, in both written pieces and infographics. The responsibilities of this position include:
Editing short form articles for style, voice, structure, and clarity
Providing editorial feedback and support to an author completing a memoir manuscript
Copyediting and proofreading articles
Posting content to the magazine website
Qualified candidates must have:
• Three years of developmental, content or structural editing experience working directly with authors or in a publishing environment
• Two years copyediting and proofreading experience and/or training
• Demonstrated exceptional editing, writing, and grammar skills with excellent command of the English language
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability and capacity to create compelling stories across multidisciplinary fields, in both written pieces and infographics
• Ability to effectively evaluate and identify areas for improvement within an article, clearly and diplomatically provide editorial feedback and successfully guide and shape an article to best appeal to the target audience
• Strong interviewing skills
• Bachelor’s degree, in English, journalism, communications or a related field strongly preferred
• Experience working well with graphic designers or illustrators
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 including Word and Excel
• Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on tight deadlines and meet multiple deadlines
• A professional demeanor and the ability to develop and maintain business relationships
• Positive, can-do attitude & ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to analyze situations effectively, prioritize tasks, work independently, and self-manage
• Teaching experience as a writing instructor or experience providing feedback on other writers’ work such as in a writing group or as a teacher’s aide preferred
• Experience using Airtable for project management and proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or other graphic design preferred
• Familiarity with the concepts of Open Science, Talent and Workplace Skills, and Products for library and information professionals preferred
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger or feel and occasionally talk or hear and reach with hands or arms. Vision requirements of this position include: Close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Annual Reviews offers the following benefits for temporary employees in this role: accrued sick time, paid bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
Pay Scale: Following is the salary range that Annual Reviews expects to pay for this position: Min: $30.00/hour – Max: $35.00/hour.
Actual compensation will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: level of experience, skills, and specific home office location.
Annual Reviews is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age (40 and above), military status, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact the Director of Human Resources at 650-493-4400 x 679 or by email at arhumanresources@annualreviews.org and let her know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this phone number or email address.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click on each of the following: (1) Know Your Rights, (2) Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement, and (3) AR EEO/AA Statement.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and you meet the qualifications above, please submit your cover letter and resume along with 2-3 writing samples using the link below (ideally editorial letters, critiques or other feedback provided to authors). Note: We are only considering applicants for this position that submit a cover letter and writing samples along with their resume by the application deadline of August 13, 2024.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Annual Reviews will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To apply for this job please visit annualreviews.clearcompany.com.