What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor position at Association Headquarters?
Association Headquarters is searching for a Freelance Copyeditor to support our valued client partners. The Copyeditor works to coordinate publication and editorial processes for assigned AH client publications and deliver exceptional publication, editorial and content development services. The Editor reports to the Senior Editor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Copyedit content provided by client for publications; query notable issues and reconcile with editor
- Finalize copy for design to flow into layout
- Resolve any planned content that is still outstanding after due dates
- Review image files for appropriate size and crediting; obtain revised files as needed
- Create a page map/thumbnail for each issue; share it with client contact to confirm content plan and to Design as a guide for flowing content into layout
- Write TOC, cover lines, and other extra copy as needed for each issue
- Share finalized content with Design
- Submit Design Request for each issue to generate the proofing process (or coordinate this with Sr. Editor, depending on access privileges)
- Route proofs to client reviewers, review proofs in a manner appropriate to each proofing round (full read, check changes, final proofread, etc.)
- Reconcile queries; note edits in Lytho
- Use Smartsheets to oversee project progress and download files provided by client
- Submit final proof files to client editor for final signoff
- Submit final publication to PagePro (or coordinate this with Sr. Editor, depending on access privileges)
- Meet quarterly with client team to ascertain content for the upcoming issue and review any content changes from the annual plan (if applicable)
- Other duties as may be assigned to support AH client publications
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS:
- Successfully meets all stated deadlines.
- Proactively alerts Supervisors to challenges or concerns related to delivery of service
- Proactively suggests solutions to aforementioned challenges when they occur
- Effectively self-review all work products to eliminate and/ or limit errors
- Pays attention to detail related to management and execution of projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES:
- Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form with management, internal & external customers.
REASONING ABILITY:
Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position may require travel. This may include the ability to drive a car or travel on public transportation such as trains and airplanes.
- Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods of time; may require walking for periods throughout the day. Requires ability to use a computer, read a computer screen, use of a telephone and other office equipment as it relates to the work. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting to move or access materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, presentation equipment/documents and computer printouts on certain occasions.
- Vision acuity: duties may require the ability to identify and discern colors accurately, to focus and see both close up and far away
- Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
What we offer - Employee Company Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
- AFLAC available
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
- 401k retirement plan available
- On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7
- Gym reimbursement program
- Training and Development opportunities
What sets us apart
- Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
- Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America
Who is AH?
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), family status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
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Conformance Statement: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to demonstrate Association Headquarters Core Values: Customer Service, Respect, Accountability, Transparency, Flexibility, Expertise/Innovation, Social Responsibility and Unified Diversity.