Requisition Number 19-3921
Title Editor 2- Contractor
City Herndon State VA

Description
This is a temporary, project-based position from 11/4/19 to 7/3/20. Weekly hours will fluctuate between approximately 15 and 40

SUMMARY: The Editor, Level 2, works with Content Specialists, Writers, Instructional Designers, and other Editors to help prepare
material for publication in both online and print format.

• Performs substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading; edits for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as for accuracy and consistency across courses and subjects;
• Follows consistency checklists to complete macro-level reviews of K12, partner, and third-party courses;
• Exercises independent discretion and judgment in editing courses and managing own workload;
• Verifies facts, dates, and statistics;
• Rewrites or modifies copy to clarify meaning and to conform to the Company's style and editorial policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.


MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree(s) AND
• Three (3) years of experience editing both online and print materials
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of standard editing concepts, practices, and procedures
• Understanding, knowledge, and feel for standard American English usage, grammar, mechanics, and spelling
• Command of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Able to follow editorial style set by the Senior Manager of Editors, and to make quick editorial decisions
• Self-starter and a problem-solver possessing sound organizational and communication skills and able to work with minimal supervision in a creative but fast-paced, structured, and deadline-oriented environment
• Proficient with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Webcast, audio, and video streaming tools, e.g. Zoom, Elluminate, Blackboard Collaborate; Google Suite (such as Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Documents, etc.) and willing to learn new software programs as required, including the Company's proprietary Content and Learning Management System (CALMS) ; Web proficiency.
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• Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with or an interest in education

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is office-based. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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