Publications Editor, Creative Solutions Group
Washington, DC • 08/22/2007
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Position: Publications Editor, Creative Solutions Group
Reports to: Senior Manager, Creative Solutions Group
Job Summary:
Editorial position responsible for the quality assurance and compliance of research publications and presentations, including research studies of varying lengths, meeting/teleconference handouts, onscreen presentations, invitations, online materials, and fax polls. This position focuses primarily on copy editing, proofreading, project management skills, coaching on grammar and style, and helping CEB staff adhere to company standards. The publications editor role in the Creative Solutions Group is ideal for candidates in the early stages of a career in editing.
Key Responsibilities:
Copyediting and proofing iterations of research publications and presentations
Thorough, intensive reading and quality checking of deliverables at final stage before publication
Delivering editorial feedback to staff members
Training staff on quality control issues
Coordinating the day-to-day proofing needs with manager and prioritizing proofing queue accordingly
Performing blueline and proof reviews
Managing and balancing workload with teammates
Maintains strict adherence to team/department protocols
Communicates compliance expectations to all partners
Candidate Attributes:
Experience with publications of publications with more than 20 pages length preferred
Extensive knowledge of grammar
Thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Awareness of effective graphic design principles (or desire to learn)
A keen eye for detail
A positive, solution-oriented approach to problems
An understanding of the importance of in-house style and templates
One-on-one coaching skills
Ability to deliver clear, constructive feedback, both in-person or remote
Project and expectation management experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform gracefully under pressure and meet inflexible and shifting deadlines
Superior customer service ethic and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
Willingness to be flexible to project needs; availability to work occasional long days and weekends
Ability to perform as part of a team as well as individually
Education/Experience Requirements:
College degree in a related discipline and 1-2 years experience in proofreading/copyediting field
Demonstrated understanding of standard industry proofreading marks
Familiarity with the Macintosh platform preferred
To apply online, please visit www.cebcareers.com
The Corporate Executive Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
''There is no other group of people with whom I'd rather work.''
Washingtonian Magazine - Voted one of D.Cs Best places to work
Fortune magazine - 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the US
Business Week - Ranked # 3 on list of Hot Growth Companies
The Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) is a leading provider of best practices research and executive education, focusing on corporate strategy, operations, and general management issues. Our membership base consists of a network of more than 10,000 senior leaders at over 1,800 blue-chip companies across the globe, including over 80% of the Fortune 500. Across the past three years, our revenues have grown annually at more than 15% per year. We are proud of the quality of our staff and are looking to add talented, dynamic people to our (growing) ranks.
The Corporate Executive Board is an EOE.
Position: Publications Editor, Creative Solutions Group
Reports to: Senior Manager, Creative Solutions Group
Job Summary:
Editorial position responsible for the quality assurance and compliance of research publications and presentations, including research studies of varying lengths, meeting/teleconference handouts, onscreen presentations, invitations, online materials, and fax polls. This position focuses primarily on copy editing, proofreading, project management skills, coaching on grammar and style, and helping CEB staff adhere to company standards. The publications editor role in the Creative Solutions Group is ideal for candidates in the early stages of a career in editing.
Key Responsibilities:
Copyediting and proofing iterations of research publications and presentations
Thorough, intensive reading and quality checking of deliverables at final stage before publication
Delivering editorial feedback to staff members
Training staff on quality control issues
Coordinating the day-to-day proofing needs with manager and prioritizing proofing queue accordingly
Performing blueline and proof reviews
Managing and balancing workload with teammates
Maintains strict adherence to team/department protocols
Communicates compliance expectations to all partners
Candidate Attributes:
Experience with publications of publications with more than 20 pages length preferred
Extensive knowledge of grammar
Thorough knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Awareness of effective graphic design principles (or desire to learn)
A keen eye for detail
A positive, solution-oriented approach to problems
An understanding of the importance of in-house style and templates
One-on-one coaching skills
Ability to deliver clear, constructive feedback, both in-person or remote
Project and expectation management experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform gracefully under pressure and meet inflexible and shifting deadlines
Superior customer service ethic and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
Willingness to be flexible to project needs; availability to work occasional long days and weekends
Ability to perform as part of a team as well as individually
Education/Experience Requirements:
College degree in a related discipline and 1-2 years experience in proofreading/copyediting field
Demonstrated understanding of standard industry proofreading marks
Familiarity with the Macintosh platform preferred
To apply online, please visit www.cebcareers.com
The Corporate Executive Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
''There is no other group of people with whom I'd rather work.''
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