Archival Society Copy Editor

If you are a meticulous and experienced Copy Editor with a passion for preserving history, we would love to hear from you. Join our Archival Society team and play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and clarity of our organization's written materials.

Job Title: Archival Society Copy Editor

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company: Archival Society is a leading Archival Society that aims to preserve and document historical artifacts, documents, and records for future generations. Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who are dedicated to preserving our past for a better understanding of our present and future.

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Copy Editor to join our Archival Society team. As a Copy Editor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all written materials produced by our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to review, revise, and edit various documents, including research articles, publications, conference papers, and other written materials related to our archival collection. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all written materials adhere to our organization's style and tone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, revise, and edit written materials for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ensure that all written materials adhere to our organization's style and tone.
• Collaborate with writers, researchers, and other team members to ensure the accuracy and clarity of written materials.
• Verify facts, dates, and names mentioned in written materials.
• Conduct research to ensure the accuracy of historical information.
• Develop and maintain a style guide for our organization.
• Keep track of all edited documents and maintain an updated version control system.
• Communicate with writers and researchers to clarify any unclear information.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and implement them into our organization's writing.
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for improving the overall quality of written materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Copy Editor, preferably in a research or publishing environment.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with various style guides, including Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and APA.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong research skills and ability to fact-check information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for preserving history and understanding of archival research methods is a plus.

Apply now and be a part of our mission to preserve our past for a better understanding of our present and future.