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Job Description Summary
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The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine work together as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is a major division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, providing services to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. The Board's mission is to provide leadership in transportation innovation and progress through research and information exchange.
Job Summary
Edits text and graphics for publication, including articles, manuscripts, reports, websites, journals, magazines, and / or brochures. Reads and evaluates reports and / or other materials to determine the extent of editorial problems and shortcomings. Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization. Confers with authors and recommends treatment of material. Reorganizes, cuts, or rewrites as necessary. Ensures material conforms to organization's and unit's standards for style, content, and format. Contributes original material where appropriate, writing about topics for a variety of audiences in multiple media formats.
Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction, applies specific professional-level functional knowledge to solve complex problems and has authority to deviate from standard practices, but must advise superiors of such action as well as non-routine matters. May hire, train, supervise, and evaluate support staff or serve in a lead capacity.
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Job Specifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including track changes and styles). Ability to solve problems of variety and complexity. Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues. Ability to operate independently and exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment, discretion, and action. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
Minimum Education / Training Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum Experience : Three years of related professional experience.
Physical Capabilities : Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Controls : Reports to Director or other higher level editorial position. General supervision is provided. May supervise junior staff.
Compensation Range : The National Academies support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $70,880 - $88,600. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience.
Work Environment : Hybrid Office / Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting / sponsor locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions in a manner that is consistent with equal employment.
Job Family : PUBL
Employee Type : Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 37.5
City / State : Washington, District of Columbia
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Salary : $70,880 - $88,600
