Senior Editor Job at Tulane University Staff in New Orleans

Performs the developmental editing of a book-length project (more than 175,000 words) on tropical ecology and evolution. This position provides high-level editorial direction and critical written feedback to ensure clarity, consistency, conciseness, and comprehensibility for a broad, educated audience. Brings advanced subject matter knowledge and advanced editorial judgment. This position is both detail-oriented and capable of evaluating the text as a whole.

• Ability to provide advanced editorial guidance and critical written feedback on clarity, consistency, and conciseness.
• Advanced knowledge of science, particularly biology, ecology, and evolution.
• Ability to suggest improvements for referencing and eliminating unnecessary replication.
• Strong grasp of current trends related to the particular content niche.
• Excellent presentation and teaching / training skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Superior command of Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of demonstrable experience in developmental editing, with a proven track record working on book-length projects
• 1 year of experience writing for a broad audience
• Master's Degree.
• Basic knowledge of tropical ecology and evolution.