(Career Progress) ***Job Posting*** Center for American Progress - Assistant Editor, Art, Editorial, and Video

Assistant Editor, Art, Editorial, and Video

• Reports to: Senior Vice President, Production
• Staff reporting to this position: None
• Department: Art, Editorial, and Video
• Position classification: Nonexempt, full time

Summary

The Assistant Editor serves primarily as a copyeditor for American Progress, helping assure the quality of publications ranging from research reports to daily columns. Working in a fast-paced, journalistic environment as part of the Art, Editorial, and Video team, the Assistant Editor also helps with daily production of the website.

Responsibilities:

• Copyedit American Progress' products including reports, issue briefs, columns, and other content for both print and web.
• Copyedit, post content on, and update AmericanProgress.org and other American Progress websites.
• Maintain the style guide and its grammatical and style standards.
• Maintain accuracy and overall quality of publications.
• Write headlines, blurbs, and photo captions, and select photos.
• Work on the conception and execution of special websites and projects.
• Provide operational support to the Art, Editorial, and Video team, including scheduling meetings; processing and filing forms; managing pipelines; tracking invoices and payments; and providing other administrative support when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• One to two years of editing experience with an online component is a plus.
• Excellent editing skills, including a particular attention to detail and accuracy. Strong ability to work under time pressure and to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to give feedback and instructions clearly but diplomatically.
• Meticulous organizational skills and strong problem-solving capabilities, especially the ability to keep track of many small moving parts across several distinct projects.
• Familiarity with AP Style is a plus.
• Experience with HTML, XML, and CSS is a plus.
• Experience with WordPress and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is a plus.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and goals.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.

Please apply at https://www.americanprogress.org/about/jobs/467523/assistant-editor-art-editorial-video-2/

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