What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Editor position at the Chickasaw Nation?
Developmental Editor - 15135
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Ada, OK | Culture and Humanities | Full Time
8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr
Posted a month ago | | Apply before June 30, 2025
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Description
We are currently looking for a Full Time Developmental Editor to join our Chickasaw Press Editorial team located at the Department of Culture and Humanities working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Works directly with authors on the writing/editing and development process
- Focuses on major/global revision including “ghost writing,” substantive structural revisions, etc.
- Conducts interviews to aid in the writing of memoirs, biographies, etc.
- Assists in the development of manuscripts to ensure conformity to the vision or concept for the publication
- Oversees and/or coordinates all peripheral material including illustrations, front matter, index, etc.
- Copyedits all manuscripts for adherence to style guide, research citations, fact checking, publisher specifications, etc.
- Submits fully developed manuscripts for approval to move into the production phase
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
- Ability to work with a team of individuals, managers, etc. to develop strategies, ideas, initiatives, and/or processes, etc.
- Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic, ethnic backgrounds, skill levels, and value systems
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of Chickasaw history and culture
- Knowledge of publishing process and editorial experience
- Develop and apply proficiency in computer systems and applications as required by role and responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of copywriting and editing
- Works well within a team
- Organizational and time-management
- Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
- Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills
Experience:
Essential:
- 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
- High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
- Associates Degree in directly related field
Nonessential:
- College degree preferred in English, History, Native American Studies, Communication/Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
Credentials:
Essential:
- Pass general background check
- Standard Driver's License
Working Conditions:
Essential:
- Works in an office setting
- May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
- Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
- Pass pre-employment drug test
