Editorial Assistant Jobs

Job Title: Assistant to the Publisher Company: JCL Media Location: South Jersey Area, NJ Description: Positive, energetic person with diverse skills; knowledge of both PC and Mac; Some basic graphic design helpful; South Jersey area.

Job Title: Composition Assistant (Editorial/Production) Company: Location: South Florida, FL Description: Scribe (www.scribenet.com) is currently seeking to hire 5 Composition Assistants in our Dania office. This is an entry level position intended to lead to editorial and production positions at Scribe. Initially, the employee will be responsible for data conversion, document scanning, data entry and project-related administrative work. Employee also will be responsible for naming, tracking and transferring electronic files, and for adhering to our production management system. Once these skills are attained, additional responsibilities (and compensation) will follow. Duties: * Composition (applying structure to documents) * Simple HTML-tagging * Data Conversion * OCR and image scanning * Data Entry * Copyediting * Typesetting * XML Training will be provided for all of the above. Qualifications: Candidates must be focused, highly organized, able to work independently, pay attention to detail, and manage time. It is necessary that they demonstrate a thorough mastery of the English language (grammar, syntax, vocabulary), be able to type accurately and possess good knowledge of a word processor (e.g., Microsoft WORD) and a computer operating system (e.g., Windows XP). Knowledge of a second language is preferred.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant Company: Ajilon Finance Location: Willowbrook, IL Description: Job summary Editorial Assistant Category: Location: Status: Salary: Corp. Mgmt/Office Support Willowbrook, IL Direct Hire Annually Education: Experience: Ref #: Posted On: Bachelor 3-5 Years US_EN_ Register to View 3433 Mar 05, 2010 Description Do you love to work with Desktop Publishing? Do you have a good command of the English language and enjoy writing? If so, then our client would love to meet with you. A publishing company in the western suburbs has a immediate opening for administrative assistant to the editorial department. You will be supporting staff editors by processing and proofing manuscripts, working with Quark and Photo Shop, and providing general administrative support to the publisher. Our client offers phenomenal benefits, including medical insurance starting from the first day of hire. For immediate consideration, please call Nancy Mulrenin Register to View Register to View x 212. BA Journalism or English 2-5 years experience in publishing Desktop Publishing,Quark,PhotoShop Contact Nancy Mulrenin E-mail: Phone: Register to View Register to View

Job Title: Editorial Assistant B2B magazine Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: San Fernando-based ISG Communications, Inc., publishers of business-to-business magazines and Internet sites has an editorial position open. This is a career opportunity for a motivated and skilled individual. Must be goal oriented with a strong desire to succeed. A bachelor?s degree in Journalism, English, or related fields is required. Candidate should have good writing skills, hopefully some magazine experience, trade magazine writing a plus. No screen play writers please. Proficiency in typing, Microsoft Word and Excel are necessary. Candidate will gain hands-on writing experience that can lead to a staff writing position. He/she will have to demonstrate some expertise in journalistic writing, story conception, etc. Excellent opportunity for the right person to grow with a progressive company. Please visit our web site, www.igin.com for a digital version of our hard copy publication. . Send clips of your work to Register to View ? Job location is San Fernando Valley(Reseda) ? Compensation: $10-$12 per hour to start plus medical benefits after 120 days. Paid holidays and vacation.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant-part time Company: Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Small financial news and information publisher in Bucks County hopes to hire an energetic, sharp editorial assistant who will be responsible for maintaining a number of databases and writing brief summaries of major news stories affecting the commercial real estate industry. This entry-level job is part time and is ideal for someone who would like to learn about financial information and markets in general. The job offers plenty of flexibility. But it should become full time, with full benefits for the right, highly motivated person. You must be very comfortable with excel spreadsheets and have an ability to analyze numbers. You also MUST have a strong desire to learn about finance, be a solid writer, be able to work with others and have a good sense of humor. Email with questions about any aspect of the job.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant Company: American Society of Clinical Oncology Location: Alexandria, VA Description: The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a progressive medical and educational non-profit association is in search of a detail-oriented Editorial Assistant with 1-2 of related experience to join our Journals Department. The candidate will perform editorial and administrative support functions within a collaborative team environment. This position provides the opportunity to exhibit both research and analytical skills to support the enhancement of two prestigious peer-reviewed publications, Journal of Clinical Oncology (www.jco.org) and Journal of Oncology Practice (www.jopasco.org). If you have a degree in English, Journalism, or even Biology and enjoy reading, writing, and science, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Perform broad research and data analysis for the purpose of suggesting enhancements for members and journal subscribers Support authors, reviewers and editors with all aspects of the peer review process by phone, e-mail accounts and fax Assist Associate Editors with manuscript review process Identify new technological capabilities that could improve the online journals and suggest possible solutions Organize and coordinate projects involving internal and external participants that are based on research and editor and staff recommendations Develop corporate knowledge repository Generate detailed Excel reports

Job Title: Editorial Assistant with Blogging & Design Skills Company: Earth, Wind & Power Blogazine Location: Royal Oak, MI Description: This is the perfect internship for a multimedia journalism and design major who wants more from their career than just sitting in a cubicle writing press releases all day long. We are a Royal Oak, Michigan small online publisher of two blogs, a website, and social media that is seeking an editorial intern with blogging and web design skills. Perfect internship for spring journalism student interested in growth in digital media. Small business allows dedicated teaching and ability to multitask your wide array of media skills. Position is part time, unpaid, and IN-HOUSE. Please do not apply if you are not in a position to accept an unpaid internship and work in the office. Internship provides opportunity to enhance basic academic editorial and design skills. You'll learn how to integrate search engine optimization (SEO), the key to being found on the web. Position includes researching and writing content for two blogs, using photoshop, TypePad, and dreamweaver, linking, content management, and working with Adobe CS4. Candidate must have blog and social media experience and basic knowledge of inner workings of digital media. Design skills should include working with blogs and websites, pinging, sizing and placement of photos, networking blog through Twitter and Facebook, and basic knowledge HTML. Candidates must have basic training or experience in working with digital media even if only classroom. This is an ideal learning platform for an undergrad or recent grad seeking to use their multimedia skills. Skill set should also include working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Dreamweaver and Internet research. Two blogs focus mainly on environmental topics and issues, automotive and travel content. Candidates with strong interest in the environment, cars and travel, get priority review of resumes. Cover letter should state your interest. Light general office/admin duties include answering phones, opening mail, errands, and personal assistant to Editor. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including strength in writing compelling press releases and exceptional phone etiquette. Resume should include any experience in all areas required in this posting. Writing samples and links to any designed web or blog pages should accompany resume and cover letter. We are seeking someone who is exceptionally detail-oriented, has excellent organizational skills, is deadline-oriented, proficient multi-tasker, and comfortable in small office environment. Right candidate can turn this unpaid intership into full time paid job if all of the above is demonstrated successfully. Road & Travel Magazine (website) and blog are automotive and travel-related skewed towards female consumers. To learn more about its demographics, content, and history, visit www.roadandtravel.com before applying. Earth, Wind & Power Blogazine covers all things environmental. To learn more visit www.earthwindpower.net before applying. Start date is immediate; flexible hours to accommodate school or other jobs. List training, education, knowledge and/or experience in journalism, blogging and blogging programs, copy-editing, HTML knowledge/experience, SEO knowledge, social media experience, working knowledge of design programs and computer skills in resume. We are willing to train a candidate who shows exceptional talent, ability to learn and has basic training, knowledge or experience with programs and skills mentioned. Well written cover letters get attention first! Send resume and cover letter to Register to View Attention Editor. No phone calls please.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant, Cancer Research Company: Amer. Assoc. For Cancer Resear Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Reports to:               Asst. Director, Editorial Systems and Journal Manager, Cancer ResearchDepartment:             PublicationsEmployment Status: Full-time/ Non-ExemptPosition Description and Responsibilities•Via a web-based submission and peer review system, handles the review process of manuscript submissions by quality checking manuscripts, contacting Editors and reviewers, handling review scheduling, and providing prompt follow-up with reviewers and/or Editors on overdue manuscript reviews.•Responds to queries from authors seeking information regarding manuscripts undergoing review.•Assists with maintenance of journal databases.•Prepares accepted manuscripts for publication by ensuring that all necessary elements are present and that manuscripts conform to journal style.•Processes requests to reproduce AACR copyrighted information.•Keeps the Journal Manager informed about issues or problems with particular manuscripts.•Assists the Journal Manager with preparation of reports on key journal statistics.•Handles incoming and outgoing correspondence.•Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management.Position Requirements•Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree a plus.•At least one year of clerical and/or administrative experience; editorial experience preferred.•Excellent oral and written communication skills.•Customer service skills.•Computer proficiency.•Good organizational and problem solving skills•Ability to follow up on the progress of tasks assigned, and to handle multiple tasks.•Computer proficiency (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access).•Customer Service Skills a definite plus.•Good organizational skills.•Ability to follow-up on the progress of tasks assigned.How to ApplyPlease submit your cover letter and resume (including salary history) to:Human Resources, P.O. Box 40138, Philadelphia, PA 19106, E-mail: Register to View Fax: Register to View  Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Editorial Assistant Company: Life Style Staffing Location: Madison, WI Description: Currently seeking a full-time marketing professional to join our Marketing and Communications team to oversee the development of editorial content, spanning both traditional print communications and online media. The Editorial Associate is responsible for the development of editorial content for multiple mediums, including print publications, email, news, RSS, social media and blogs. If you enjoy diversity, this job is for you. From copywriting to social media to coordinating projects with outside writers, this position is ideal for the candidate who enjoys all aspects of marketing, but has a real passion for developing the “words.”  Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, Communications or equivalent experience with at least 2-3 years of experience in an agency environment, publications or related atmosphere.  PC-based skills, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, social media and RSS. CMS experience and SEO knowledge a plus.  E-mail Resume to Lisa Nolen at Register to View InformationE-mail Resume to Lisa Nolen at Register to View

Job Title: Editorial Assistant Brookhaven National Laboratory Company: New York's Job Exchange Location: Upton, NY Description: Editorial Assistant Register to View Brookhaven National Laboratory Job Description EDITORIAL ASSISTANT (A-2) - Candidate must have some formal training and a minimum of four (4) years experience which demonstrates the ability to perform a broad range of editorial assignments. A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Writing, Communications or closely related field may offset qualifying experience on a 1:1 basis. Must have excellent writing abilities, and verbal and communication skills; proficiency in grammar and knowledge of publication formatting standards. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook is required, as is experience in expediting the production, editing, and publication of documents and web pages, and enabling the delivery of such electronic files to clients. Prior experience working with Standards Based Management System (SBMS) is preferred. Under general direction, performs a variety of support functions for the production and publication of scientific, technical, and administrative documents. Prepares, edits, and proofreads documents, and graphics to ensure completeness, readability, and correctness. Performs liaison activities between BNL subject matter experts, other authors and publications personnel. Supports the authors in the development and maintenance (e.g., archiving, history, linking) of Lab-wide procedures published in SBMS. Provide expertise in making editorial suggestions to clients as it relates to content. Support the key workflow process modeling sessions, which will encompass team facilitation using Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) standards. Provide recommendations on process workflow activities in full support of facilitation and documentation related tasks. Quality Management Office. Please apply to Job ID #15208. Job Benefits Child Care Dental Insurance Flexible Work Schedule Health Insurance Holidays Life Insurance 401K / Retirement Plan Sick Leave Vacation Job Summary Company Job ID: 15208 Job Title: Editorial Assistant Company: Brookhaven National Laboratory Location: US - NY, Upton, 11973 AJE Reference Number: 529941864 Job Start/End Date: not provided Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Full Time Hours/Week: not provided Salary Range: not provided N/A Education: Bachelors Degree Required Degree/ Formal Training: not provided Required Licenses/ Certificates : not provided Experience: Mid-Career (2 - 15 years) Company Homepage: http://www.bnl.gov More Information