The Editor II writes and revises evidence-based, project-specific content for audiences, including state/federal policymakers, industry professionals, researchers and academics, and the public. They work closely with senior writer/editors and other subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop substantive and well-cited content. The Editor II provides a range of editorial skills, including, but not limited to, editing a broad range of documents and web-based materials to support multiple internal and external clients while meeting JBS's high standards for substantive editing. Critical functions for this position include writing for a range of audiences; editing for clarity, sense, grammar, plain language, and style guide adherence; fact-checking; working as part of a team; meeting deadlines; and collaborating with content experts, other consultants, and project staff.

***This is an on call/as needed position. This position is not benefits eligible.***

ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS:

• Proofreads, copyedits, and conducts quality control reviews for project deliverables, corporate communications, proposals, etc.
• Performs substantive editing with minimal support from senior writer/editors and/or SMEs
• Collaborates with creative, multimedia, web, and production teams, as needed, to develop accessible, engaging content in a range of formats suitable for dissemination via diverse channels
• Assists with developing, updating, and expanding project and corporate style guides
• Actively contributes to discussions around process improvement, quality improvement, workflow efficiencies, and editorial and content development best practices
• Engages in ongoing professional development activities to stay abreast of industry trends in best practices in writing and editing evidence-based content for diverse audiences
• Edits/revises content on numerous project-specific subjects (e.g., health, social sciences, criminal justice, child welfare) for myriad audiences (e.g., state/federal policymakers, social science and health professionals, criminal justice and child welfare professionals, patients/clients and families, researchers and academics, the public)
• Gives status updates on writing/editing progress to supervisor, project director, and clients
• May supervise and mentor junior members of the writing/editing team

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Communications, Comparative Literature, Journalism, Liberal Arts, or a public-health-related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years professional writing and editing
• Experience successfully applying writing/editing skills in specific project content area (e.g., public health, social science, behavioral health, child welfare)and for diverse audiences

Knowledge:

• Superior command of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax; proven ability to apply this knowledge in alignment with common industry style guides (e.g., AMA, AP, APA, Chicago, GPO)
• Working knowledge of federal plain language guidelines
• Strong understanding of primary and secondary sources and correct referencing/citing (i.e., preventing plagiarism)
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills, as proven through work samples showcasing content across a range of formats and publication channels

Soft Skills:

• Superb organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to fact-check and to provide constructive feedback to writer/editors
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Capability in providing and receiving feedback courteously and professionally

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially MS Word; experience working with MS SharePoint or similar document-sharing platforms that enable multiple users to access, edit, and track revisions to a live document at once in real time
• Familiarity with plagiarism detection platforms/software
• Working knowledge of content revision functions in Adobe Acrobat

Location:Remote

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit forprolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation.
• Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
• Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
• Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.
• Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues.
• Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.