Editor II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, summarize, rewrite, and refine submitted Class Notes to enhance clarity, tone, privacy, and fit within available space.

• Confirm names, titles, graduation years, employers, publications, awards, dates, and links; address discrepancies and document sources.

• Identify unsupported claims, privacy concerns, or issues regarding permissions.

• Engage with alumni, colleagues from University Marketing & Communications, and partners in Advancement and Alumni Relations.

• Proofread features, departments, display text, captions, sidebars, contents, credits, and select digital adaptations for Rochester Review.

• Assess page layouts for headlines, decks, bylines, captions, photo identifications, folios, jumps, line breaks, credits, URLs, QR codes, charts, and corrections.

• Recheck revised pages during the final production phase.

• Copy edit and proofread assigned enrollment marketing and select brand marketing materials.

• Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, project managers, and University partners.

• Address queries and corrections, update issue style sheets, adhere to deadlines, and suggest improvements to workflow efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, publishing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in editing, copy editing, or proofreading is required.

• A comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Prior experience in editing websites and digital projects is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is essential.

• Advanced knowledge of grammar, usage, punctuation, copy editing, and proofreading is preferred.

• Strong research and fact-checking abilities are preferred.

• Capability to handle high-volume tasks, tight deadlines, changing priorities, and sensitive information is preferred.

• Good editorial judgment and effective communication skills are preferred.

• Familiarity with Chicago style, University or magazine house style, publication production workflows, digital publishing, and accessibility practices is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.