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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong editorial management capabilities, including copyediting, proofreading, and content development, while effectively leading teams and managing publication processes. Proficient in various digital tools and platforms essential for content creation and communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strong Copyediting SkillsProficiency With InDesignProficiency With WordPress5+ Years Experience In PublishingBachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Experience
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Hard Skills
CopyeditingProofreadingContent DevelopmentWebsite CMS DesignArt ResearchTrend AnalysisManuscript EvaluationAuthor Payment ManagementEditorial Pipeline ManagementProject Scheduling
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingLiaison Skills
Tools & Technologies
WordInDesignWordPressMailChimpGoogle DriveGoogle DocsExcelZoomSlackClickUp
Industry Keywords
PublishingCommunicationsEditorial ManagementCarceral SystemMass Incarceration
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesWordPress
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage all aspects of editing articles
- Manage editorial content, design, and photography, including digital content
- Review, proofread, and fact-check all copy
- Perform detailed and complex website CMS design work, including art research
- Review and analyze current trends and events and make strategic recommendations regarding what to publish
- Serve as liaison to contributors, faculty, and authors
- Solicit and/or evaluate manuscripts and manuscript proposals
- Identify and acquire writers for future projects, particularly people directly impacted by the carceral system
- Select topics and develop content
- Schedule and manage outside writers and other staff
- Manage and lead the day-to-day work of the Assistant Editor and Communications role
- Oversee Inquest's publication calendar and editorial pipeline in ClickUp
- Manage the author payment process
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of experience in communications, publishing, or related field
- Commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Inquest and the Institute to End Mass Incarceration
- Strong copyediting and proofreading skills
- Proficiency with Word, particularly its suite of reviewing tools
- Proficiency with InDesign
- Proficiency with WordPress
- Proficiency with MailChimp
- Proficiency with Google Drive and Docs
- Proficiency with Excel
- Proficiency with Zoom
- Proficiency with Slack
- Familiarity with ClickUp is a plus
- Must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks