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Amazing Life Foundation

Assistant Video Editor

Plano, TX · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Job Title Assistant Editor: Amazing Life Foundation The Assistant Editor plays a critical role in ... Willingness to help set and accomplish developmental milestones for yourself and positions around ...

Marylandconnect

The editor will provide individual feedback and editorial recommendations to support the ... Content Development: * Assist in the development and structuring of technical content for clarity ...

The Atlantic

Assistant Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$69K - $75K/yr

The Atlantic is seeking an assistant editor to join the newsroom. This person will be assigned to ... Familiarity with the latest ideas and developments in the fields covered by the Science, Technology ...

The Atlantic Monthly Group

Assistant Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$69K - $75K/yr

The Atlantic is seeking an assistant editor to join the newsroom. This person will be assigned to ... Familiarity with the latest ideas and developments in the fields covered by the Science, Technology ...

Wiley

Participate in training and development to build proficiency in editorial systems and workflows ... Assistant Editor Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IND

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How much do assistant development editor jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant development editor in the United States is $51,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Development Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Development Editor, you need strong editorial skills, attention to detail, and a relevant degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), editorial style guides, and software like Microsoft Word or Adobe InCopy is typically required. Excellent communication, organization, and the ability to collaborate with authors and teams are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the production of high-quality, accurate content and smooth editorial workflows.

How does an Assistant Development Editor typically collaborate with authors and other editorial staff during the manuscript development process?

As an Assistant Development Editor, you will work closely with authors to provide feedback on content structure, clarity, and overall coherence, often serving as a first point of contact for developmental revisions. You’ll also coordinate with senior editors, copyeditors, and sometimes reviewers to ensure the manuscript meets the publisher’s standards and deadlines. This collaborative environment requires strong communication skills and the ability to balance author vision with editorial guidelines. Regular meetings and detailed feedback exchanges are common parts of the workflow, making teamwork and adaptability essential.

What are Assistant Development Editors?

Assistant Development Editors support the editorial team in shaping and refining manuscripts before publication. Their responsibilities often include reviewing submissions, providing feedback to authors, coordinating with other editors, fact-checking, and ensuring that content meets the publisher’s standards. They may also help manage schedules and communicate with authors to address editorial queries. This role is crucial in maintaining the quality and consistency of published works, particularly in academic and educational publishing.

What is the difference between Assistant Development Editor vs Development Editor?

AspectAssistant Development EditorDevelopment Editor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in English, Publishing, or related field; some experience in editingBachelor's or master's degree; extensive editing experience
Work EnvironmentAssists in editing, proofreading, and project coordination within publishing teamsLeads editing projects, makes content decisions, and manages editorial workflows
ResponsibilitiesSupports development tasks, reviews content, and assists senior editorsOversees content development, edits manuscripts, and ensures quality standards

The Assistant Development Editor typically supports the development process under supervision, focusing on editing and coordination. The Development Editor takes on more responsibility, leading content development and making editorial decisions. Both roles require strong editing skills and familiarity with publishing workflows, but the Development Editor has a higher level of responsibility and experience.

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Development Specialist (49162)

Development Specialist (49162)

BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH

Manteca, CA • On-site

$31.17 - $36.14/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Essential Responsibilities:
The Development Specialist supports Bay Area Community Health's (BACH) Development Department by researching opportunities, writing and submitting program related grants and reports, and maintaining the grants database. Under the general supervision of the Fund Development Manager, the Development Specialist will focus their efforts on researching and writing corporate, foundation and government grant proposals, maintaining the grants reporting calendar, writing and submitting grant reports, assisting with post-award grants compliance and administration, updating and maintaining the grants database, and generating departmental reports. The Grant Writer will: complete donor research to identify prospective government, foundation and corporate grant funding opportunities; maintain a comprehensive and updated inventory on all grants submitted; and may be asked to assist Development staff in other fundraising activities, such as events and individual donor activation.
Grants Development and Administration:
  • Under the general supervision of the Fund Development Manager, identifies funding needs by analyzing the structure of programs, service delivery, and funding at BACH. Enhances program and service growth opportunities for BACH through grant funding.
  • Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of all BACH grant and program contracts and assists with grants compliance and administration.
  • Writes letters of intent and corporate, foundation and government grant proposals; prepares supporting documents in response to requests for proposals; adapts existing proposals as necessary; and delivers all submissions ahead of deadlines.
  • Prepares and submits correspondence related to grant applications or other funder relations.
  • Maintains up-to-date agency files and grants database for the tracking of grant renewals, deadlines, and execution. Uses grants database to inform agency of grant status, both informally and via management reporting documents.
  • In conjunction with program and support staff, maintains accuracy, uniformity, and consistent messaging in electronic filing and submission of all BACH grant documents.
  • Reviews and maintains overall quality and accuracy of all assigned grant contract documents.
  • Completes special projects as needed.
  • Writes all grants and funder communications in grammatically correct, written English, which is reliably free of typos, emphasizes clarity and readability, and requires minimal copy editing from others.

Reporting
  • Ensures reporting compliance for all agency grant deliverables and provides writing and editing support to program managers.
  • Collaborates with Fund Development Manager to write monthly status/progress reports for Executive Management Team.

Donor Research
  • Researches prospective funders and maintains and implements funding calendar activities.
  • Utilizes available research tools to identify current and prospective government, foundation, and corporate grant funding opportunities, makes recommendations regarding potential funders for BACH.
  • Collaborates with Fund Development Manager to maintain a comprehensive inventory of renewable and new funding opportunities in line with the development plan.

Database Management
  • Updates and maintains grants database, currently GrantTracker+ and/or Compliatric.

Budgeting Assistance
  • Assist in the grant budget preparation process in collaboration with grant Project/Program Managers and Grant Accountants as needed.

Other Activities
  • Interviews, trains and supervises development volunteers when applicable.
  • Supports other development staff when directed, in activities such as Marketing, Events, and Individual Donors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities
  • Lead, attend or participate in appropriate BACH meetings.
  • Attend workshops, trainings, and meeting as needed, and as requested.
  • Assist development department with fundraising activities as needed
  • Work flexible schedule as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education, Experience, Training:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work related experience
  • High proficiency in MS Office Products and proven exceptional grant writing skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, Training:
  • 3+ years of direct grant development experience planning, coordinating and managing grant-funded program(s) in a non-profit organization.
  • Grant writing experience, including federal grants.
  • Experience with budget development and/or management.
  • Understanding of Policy Information Notice 98-23: Health Center Program Expectations.
  • Multi-lingual/multi-cultural a plus
  • Volunteer/intern supervision or other related experience.
Physical Demands:
This position requires:
  • Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical, clinical and administrative office environment, with some bending, reaching, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity for tasks involving standard office equipment and computer keyboard, including repetitive movements, such as typing.
  • Traveling to work sites, including some exposure to outside elements.
  • Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, requiring adherence to extensive safety precautions and possibly the use of protective equipment.

Administrative Employee:
Personnel who determine, develop, execute and exercise independent judgment about management policies, procedures, and practices. Participates in management, executive leadership deliberations and is privy to highly confidential business matters that impact or could impact daily work performance, and/or working conditions of the organization's personnel.
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