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We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to support publication quality and accuracy for a non-profit organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused editing specialist who enjoys refining scientific content and collaborating with authors and production colleagues. The person in this role will help prepare written materials for publication while maintaining consistency with established editorial standards and meeting project deadlines.
Job Responsibility:
Edit and polish scientific manuscripts to ensure correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistent application of editorial style guidelines
Partner with a small production team to move copyediting assignments through the workflow efficiently and on schedule
Coordinate with authors to review revisions, resolve questions, and bring documents to final publication readiness
Carry out additional proofreading, editorial review, and document refinement tasks based on publishing needs
Support publication operations through administrative and clerical duties connected to editorial projects
Verify written content for clarity, consistency, and accuracy across materials before final release
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in English is required
academic exposure to geology is beneficial but not essential
At least three years of experience in editing, copyediting, or related project-based editorial work using defined style standards
Strong command of English usage, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
Proficiency with common publishing and editing tools such as Microsoft Word, OneDrive or SharePoint, and Adobe PDF applications
Demonstrated ability to manage details carefully, stay organized, and handle multiple assignments at once
Comfortable working collaboratively within a small team while also completing work independently with limited supervision
Background in copy editing, editorial content review, fact-checking, content editing, and proofreading is preferred
Nice to have:
academic exposure to geology is beneficial but not essential
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance