Editorial Specialist

The Editorial Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our wide range of psychological and educational assessment products. This position is part of Product Design, with knowledge of layouts, design terminology, and production workflow, and the ability to communicate effectively with editors and graphic designers.

• Conduct thorough proofreading of long-form materials and quality control of large, complex projects for print and digital publication, including new and revised assessment products.
• Proofread a steady stream of product reprints, CE courses, webinars, presentation decks, and other professional development and training materials, both in print and digital formats.
• Ensure that content adheres to the company's editorial style guide, the APA and/or Chicago style guides, our WPS branding guidelines, and any project-specific style sheets.
• Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to ensure accuracy and consistency with the user's experience in mind.
• Set realistic turnaround times for project tasks and diligently adhere to them, providing accurate and timely updates to the Editorial Manager.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in proofreading long-form materials.
• Consistent track record of successfully managing quality control of complex, long-form publishing projects with multiple deliverables/components (both print and digital).
• Proven ability to thrive in a production environment with extensive coordination and communication and strict deadlines.
• Exceptional self-starter with problem-solving skills, including prompt issue identification, effective information analysis, and proposing alternative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely across different channels.

The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear others using a phone or online conferencing system.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is regularly required to walk and sit for prolonged periods.

This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.