Editor jobs in Potomac, MD

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or advanced degree, preferably in journalism, English, communications, or another field within the humanities;

• At least three years of professional experience in editing publications similar to those produced at CBO—that is, books, reports, magazine and journal articles, or other publications covering serious subjects in careful detail;

• Broad editorial skills that include guiding authors in writing and organizing drafts, making complex and difficult drafts clear and graceful, and proofreading with a superior eye for detail;

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise patience and understand others’ viewpoints, as drafts undergo review by many people who suggest changes;

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to usher drafts through the editing, review, and production process;

• A thorough understanding of English grammar and syntax and the nuances of tone and meaning in text and images;

• Comfort with quantitative information presented in tables and graphs and an interest in data visualization; and

• Facility completing tasks under deadlines and the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Salary and Benefits

How to Apply

Contact

Annita Gulati or Kate Green, Washington, DC, careers@cbo.gov

CBO is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D