Editorial Assistant

Looking to contribute to a mission-driven company? At the American Water Works Association, you’ll find purpose, great culture, collaborative colleagues, great benefits, and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource. We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our Publishing department.

Position Objective/General Purpose

Provide editorial support to periodicals staff and, as necessary, to the Publishing Department. Support the daily operations of the periodicals editorial office and assist editors with the publication and dissemination of technical content.

Essential Job Functions

- Monitor and manage online peer-review system for association scholarly journal

- Perform quality checks on submitted manuscripts; assist authors with submissions

- Track in-progress reviews and send reminders to editors, reviewers, and authors

- Review and process manuscript decisions, perform post-acceptance checks, and export accepted manuscripts for production

- Work on special projects, including but not limited to, data entry, collating information, and quality control

- Coordinate content delivery to online publication channels

- Collect and submit appropriate editorial metadata

- Review and edit content to ensure accuracy

- Prepare and approve online member issue alerts

- Proofread articles and other content as needed

- Monitor publications’ email inboxes and distribute or respond to email as appropriate

- Assist editors with editorial boards, oversee the board roles and functions, and complete any related administrative duties

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education, Certification or Formal Training:

- Bachelor’s degree in related field required

Work Experience (including computer skills):

- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in publishing

- Demonstrated experience of industry editorial standards (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style Guide) required

- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; working knowledge of Adobe products and experience with online publishing tools

- Understanding of scholarly publishing and manuscript online submission systems preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The targeted pay is $52,500 to $65,600 per year depending on experience and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick and Personal)

- Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and up to 3% company match upon hire

- Excellent medical, dental and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer

- $250 payment towards the cost of at-home computer equipment

Submit cover letter along with resume. Position is open until filled.

AWWA is an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity; therefore, minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.