Associate Editor (Scientific Publications)

Associate Editor – Scientific Publications (Geology Focus)

Contract to hire position, 40 hours a week.

Location : South Denver / Greenwood Village

This position start fully onsite than drops to hybrid 2-3 days a week in office

A professional society in the geosciences field is seeking a full-time Associate Editor to support the production and editing of its quarterly member magazine and peer-reviewed journal. The organization is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding in applied and economic geology through research, publications, and community engagement.

This position combines editorial project management with hands-on copyediting of scientific manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have experience editing technical or research-based content and an appreciation for the geological sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editors, contributors, and production staff to plan and coordinate content for upcoming issues.
• Edit scientific and technical text for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with established style guidelines.
• Manage workflow and deadlines for a recurring publication schedule (both digital and print).
• Partner with design staff to oversee layout and presentation.
• Communicate with authors to finalize manuscripts and ensure adherence to editorial standards.
• Support production logistics, marketing coordination, and other publication-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications