Position Objective: Provide services as a Production Editor in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input manuscript metadata into EHP Publishing's production tracking system. 2
• Review copyedited materials to ensure that they follow EHPs style guidelines, and that the authors corrections have been properly implemented. 3
• Analyze the cause of copyediting errors; report findings to the appropriate staff. 5
• Review published materials on EHP Publishing's online publishing platform for 508-WCAG compliance, as well as adherence to the style guide.
• Contribute to updates of the EHP Publishing style guide.
• Work with the Production team on all aspects of scientific publishing to successfully publish and release new articles to the scientific community. 4
• Interface with external contractors to monitor timeliness and quality of publication.
• Complete Production Checks by assessing the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files are received and that they follow established guidelines. 1
• Periodically review standing content (such as instructions, guidelines, and About info) on the EHP Publishing website and update pages as directed.
• Work products and documents related to completing Production Checks; assess the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files are received and that they follow established guidelines; input manuscript metadata into EHP Publishing’s production tracking system. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to reviewing copyedited materials to ensure that they follow style guidelines, and that the author’s corrections have been properly implemented; analyze the cause of copyediting errors; report findings to the appropriate staff. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to reviewing published materials for 508/WCAG compliance and adherence to the style guide; contribute to updates of the EHP Publishing style guide. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to monitoring timeliness and quality of publication deliverables; report findings; resolve problems with their proofs or manuscripts; coordinate updates to the EHP Publishing website. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to monitoring incoming queries from authors and readers; review all EHP Publishing documentation; report problems and provide recommendations; track ongoing issues and problems; provide reports on the status of problems. - Ad-Hoc

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and four (4) years of experience.
• Skilled in MS Office.
• Prior scientific/scholarly production publishing experience, preferably with scientific journals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

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GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

This position is contingent upon contract award.