Position: Editor (Contract-to-Hire, Part-Time)

ACES: The Society for Editing is seeking a mid-level editor to support our growing association of 5,000 members. This is a contract-to-hire, part-time position, initially for 60 days, with an expected hourly commitment of 10-20 hours per week at a pay rate of $40-$45 per hour.

Role Overview

The Editor will be responsible for ensuring consistency, clarity, and accuracy in all organization-wide communications and content. This role supports ACES’ mission by upholding brand and style standards across all ACES platforms.

Additionally, the Editor will serve as the Editor of ACES’ quarterly publication, Tracking Changes. In this capacity, they will collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Manager and the Communications and Publications Committee to 1) oversee the publication’s relaunch, including design, platform, and editorial content, and 2) source articles, manage the editorial process and calendar, and oversee the publication’s ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit all organization content, including emails, newsletters, social media posts, conference materials, website copy, and advertising.
• Copy edits and proofread materials for spelling, punctuation, grammar, formatting, and clarity in accordance with the ACES Style Guide.
• Identify and communicate content edits and queries clearly and concisely.
• Manage the editorial process for Tracking Changes, including design, article generation and selection, coordination with contributors and proofreaders, and final content review.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and team members to produce high quality targeted content.
• Maintain and update the ACES Style Guide to ensure consistency across all communications, in coordination with the Communications and Marketing Manager.

Position Requirements

• Superior editing skills, demonstrated through past experience and the ability to pass an ACES editing test.
• Strong command of AP style and familiarity with other professional style guides.
• Ability to edit for language (grammar, spelling, consistency) and design (formatting, spacing, color, line breaks) within ACES’ style guidelines.
• Strong time management skills; ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with digital content management and publishing platforms.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced editor to contribute to a leading professional association by helping shape  its editorial voice and content strategy. If you are passionate about editing and looking for a flexible, dynamic role, we encourage you to apply. Familiarity with ACES is a plus.

ACES: The Society for Editing is the nation’s leading organization of editing professionals, educators, and students. Founded in 1997 by copy editors, ACES is dedicated to improving the quality of the written word and the working lives of editors. It sets standards of excellence and gives a voice to editors in journalism, government, business, publishing, and beyond through top-notch training, networking, and career opportunities. ACES hosts an annual in-person conference and, since 2022, an annual virtual conference. ACES Academy hosts monthly webinars. ACES also offers certificates in editing, which it co-hosts with The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism. 

About ACES: The Society for Editing

With more than 6,000 members, ACES: The Society for Editing is the nation’s leading organization of editing professionals, educators, and students. We are dedicated to improving the quality of the written word and the working lives of editors. We set standards of excellence and give a voice to editors in journalism, government, business, and beyond through top-notch training, networking, and career opportunities. ACES was founded in 1997 and is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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