Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant

• HOURS: 12pm-8pm, Monday-Friday
• Fairfax, VA, Hybrid
• $50k+ Excellent Benefits

Why You Want To Work Here:

We are an energetic and growing nonprofit organization that supports technology, defense, and government contracting. The Editorial Assistant works as part of a small, dynamic team, and will assist with the copy editing, proofing, and content creation for print and digital publications along with social media.

Responsibilities of the Editorial Assistant:

• Work with writers across the country to copy edit, proof, and review online news articles, blogs, emails, and social media posts for accuracy, grammar, readability, and style
• Assist in all phases of editing and production of our industry magazine
• Manage web content, and track SEO and analytics
• Possess a solid understanding of a broad range of industry topics
• Plan content strategies, working in partnership with advertisers, and executing upon that strategy (includes special projects and long-form content)
• Create and finalize content
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements of the Editorial Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Communications or English related major
• Previous copyediting experience for a news publication, school newspaper, blog, or other similar experience
• Excellent, proven skills as a writer and proofreader
• Knowledge of AP style
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working on tight deadlines
• Exceptional ability to organize work and tasks; attention to detail and excellent project management and follow-through are a must
• Familiarity with digital metrics and SEO
• Able to work hours to cover west coast time zones (12pm-8pm EST M-F)