Publishing SIG Assistant Editor

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or related field.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related professional work experience.
• Technical communications skills, including writing and editing. Knowledge of English usage, grammar and publication writing style.
• Ability to edit technical life sciences manuscripts, as well as familiarity with agricultural, natural resource, life and/or natural sciences.
• Ability to write college promotional copy for brochures, posters, etc.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients, co-workers and projects.
• Ability to advise and work with clients and other departmental staff members on publication design and production specifications.
• Ability to maintain orderly work flow in conjunction with other staff members.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Understanding of basic design concepts and prepress procedures.
• Proficiency with Word processing programs a must, web and graphic design software skills experience a plus.
• Spanish-language skills a plus.

• Maintain consistent, professional image and writing style in printed materials.
• Edit and proofread scientific articles and bulletins, how-to publications, promotional materials, and news copy
• Serve as final editor of college periodicals.
• Serve as primary proofreader for various college print materials and college Web site content.
• Develop content (write) for a variety of college materials, such as brochures, posters and Web pages, etc.

Address comments to Meg Ashman.
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Last reviewed October 2003.