Limited Term - Associate Editor

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Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs all editorial functions—which may include copyediting and proofreading—for publications on a variety of topics and with different levels of complexity, from concept through transmittal. Provides editorial support through the production stages to finished product, including coordinating the work of freelance contractors. May assume project management responsibility as team leader on less complex projects.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of editorial tasks
• Prepares manuscripts for transmittal
• Proofreads and copyedits material; checks corrections made by freelance copyeditors and proofreaders
• Conducts assigned research
• Provides project management for print and digital publications of moderate complexity, which includes close collaboration with Production and Design colleagues to establish schedule, track progress against schedule, and report on status
• Coordinates editorial work on print and digital publications, which may include communicating with Getty colleagues as well as external authors and freelancers
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Microsoft Office
• Reading knowledge or familiarity with one or more European languages
• Familiarity with art history
• Excellent organizational and communication skills