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BJU Education Group

Editor (Science)

Greenville, SC · On-site

You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject ... Direct the editing of BJU Press products, as outlined in the following three points:

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

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Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

Lead copy editor on multiple brands * Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread a variety of promotional ... Salaries will vary based onvarious factorsincluding but not limited to professional and academic ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

Lead copy editor on multiple brands * Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread a variety of promotional ... Salaries will vary based onvarious factorsincluding but not limited to professional and academic ...

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Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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Barkera

Content Curator

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Copy Editor As this is a dual-role position, as a copy editor the intern will also make sure the ... Academic work is a priority * Excellent knowledge of MS Office * Ability to manage hours and ...

Collabera

Attorney Editor

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ · Remote

A passion for writing and good editing skills, including: Very close attention to detail and ... Strong academic credentials, including high class rank or academic honors in law school. Additional ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

Lead copy editor on multiple brands * Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread a variety of promotional ... Salaries will vary based onvarious factorsincluding but not limited to professional and academic ...

Omnicom Health

Senior Medical Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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ExtensisHR

Part-time Copyeditor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$30 - $45/hr

Experience editing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals * Experience working with item-authoring platforms and/or content management systems Key Skills and Competencies

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Student Employee- Office of the Dean - College of Humanities & Social Sciences- Managing Editor f...

Employment @ Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

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Posted 15 days ago

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Posting Information
Requisition 202600159ST Title Student Employee- Office of the Dean - College of Humanities & Social Sciences- Managing Editor for The Measure: A Journal of Undergraduate Research Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Office of the Dean - College of Humanities & Social Sciences Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week 10-20 Hiring Rate
$12
Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position
The Managing Editor of The Measure, the CHSS Undergraduate Student Research Journal,
oversees all stages of the manuscript review process for the CHSS journal for undergraduate
research. The position entails managing manuscript submissions, assisting faculty reviewers, working with student-authors on revisions, layout design, and proofreading and editing final
products.
Other Requirements for the Position
Essential Duties
Learn and manage the journal print platform - Adobe InDesign;
Manage manuscript submissions including working with other personnel to identify faculty
reviewers in the respective field of each manuscript;
Send manuscripts, rubrics, and guidelines to reviewers;
Maintain timely and professional email communications with student-authors and reviewers;
Proof final manuscripts, as well as author biosketches, and other materials to be published in
the journals;
Assist layout designer with the layout and design elements of each journal using Adobe
InDesign;
Check article citations for accuracy;
Required Qualifications
Experience with proofreading and editing
Excellent command of grammar, style, and mechanics
Ability to work independently or with little direct oversight
Ability to work professionally with university faculty, students, and staff
Strong organizational skills
Experience working with college students on writing projects helpful
Experience with Adobe InDesign
Graduate student status preferred
Time Commitments
The Managing Editor position is designed for a 10-20 hour per week work commitment.
At times, the work may require extended hours and/or night and weekend work hours because
of deadlines. The position starts immediately .
Open Date 05/06/2026 Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Brittany Johnson, Finance Coordinator Contact Phone 936-294-2206 Contact Email blj019@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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