Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, a national publication that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, is seeking a copy editor to join our editorial team to work on our print and online publications. 

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an outstanding work ethic and a positive attitude. The right candidate will demonstrate strong skills in spelling, grammar, syntax and AP style, with exceptional attention to detail. If you are a copy editor who can manage editorial content in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties As the in-house copyeditor, this position is responsible for researching, crafting and fact checking editorial content. As the staff copy editor, this person would also be responsible for ensuring that our print publications are clear, concise, consistent and error-free.

The ideal candidate will also assist with occasional journalistic writing assignments. Specific responsibilities include:

• Reads, evaluates and edits articles, blog posts and e-newsletters for grammar, content, style and organization throughout each step of the production process

• Provides guidance to writers, editors, etc. regarding style questions

• Oversees fact checking assignments • Manage the production process for the e-newsletters and the bi-weekly magazine

• Pitches, researches and writes editorial content for department sections Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent copy editing skills • Firm knowledge of AP Style • Unwavering attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in print

• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work productively under tight deadlines, juggling several projects at one time

• Sound decision-making skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with individuals within the company

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Abode Creative Suite

• At least three years writing experience at a print or online outlet.

Please submit resume, cover letter and salary history to Jamal Watson, Executive Editor, at jwatson1@diverseeducation.com

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia and remote candidates will not be considered.

We will only be contacting those individuals whose qualifications and experience appear to be a fit for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer