Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues."

Position Summary:

The editorial assistant in the Department of Linguistics performs editorial review and content development. The candidate will report to linguistics professor John Baugh and be responsible for proofreading and copyediting memos, articles, grant applications, and other technical academic writing. They will also create content for outreach, events, communications, and partnerships.

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated writing, editing and copy-editing experience.

Workplace Requirements :

Hybrid position: This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range : $60,000 - $65,000

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• 2+ years of related experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted

Skills:

• Ability to use different style guides stipulated by publishers or funding agencies
• Ability to proof-read and edit on strict deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of communications, public relations, and editorial content
• Extensive experience in planning and implementing complex publications/editorial projects
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and coordinate materials from multiple resources
• Demonstrated ability to edit complex stories for both style and substance
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills
• Experience producing highly effective work within the deadline and cost constraints
• Extensive experience and understanding of job-required software applications
• Demonstrated ability to apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of information release to internal and external audiences

Essential Functions:

• Reviews contents to be disseminated through websites and print publications
• Researches, plans, writes, and edits original / complex publications for style and substance
• Develops and publishes sensitive policy statements and publications for internal and / or external audiences
• Ensures adherence of editorial content to guidelines
• Recommends changes and amendments to communications or publications
• Advises and collaborates with faculty on editorial and publication methods
• Reviews publication process
• Serves as a resource in developing strategies that promote effective delivery of publications / editorials to target audiences
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferences:

• Experience working with the following style guides: MLA, Chicago, and APA

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