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The Wall Street Journal

Tesla Reporter

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$28.75 - $39.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

... production triumphs, bottlenecks, and executive-level thinking. * Develop deep networks of sources ... Work closely with other reporters and editors at the Journal covering the global auto industry, and ...

The Wall Street Journal

Tesla Reporter

San Francisco, CA

$28.75 - $39.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

... production triumphs, bottlenecks, and executive-level thinking. * Develop deep networks of sources ... Work closely with other reporters and editors at the Journal covering the global auto industry, and ...

PragerU

Video Specialist (Creative)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Ideal candidate MUST have editing, camera, and lighting experience. Duties and Responsibilities ... The Video Specialist should be proficient with video production. * Able to shoot on different ...

PragerU

Video Specialist (Creative)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Ideal candidate MUST have editing, camera, and lighting experience. Duties and Responsibilities ... The Video Specialist should be proficient with video production. * Able to shoot on different ...

PragerU

Video Specialist (Creative)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Ideal candidate MUST have editing, camera, and lighting experience. Duties and Responsibilities ... The Video Specialist should be proficient with video production. * Able to shoot on different ...

Ivo

Senior AI Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $325K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... editing. * Make our models trustworthy. Conduct research on procedural hallucination detection and ... Push frontier techniques into production. Explore and apply advanced fine-tuning, PEFT, and ...

Ivo

AI Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... editing. * Make our models trustworthy. Conduct research on procedural hallucination detection and ... Push frontier techniques into production. Explore and apply advanced fine-tuning, PEFT, and ...

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How much do journal production editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for journal production editor in California is $25.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $32.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a journal production editor?

A Journal Production Editor oversees the production process of academic or professional journals, ensuring that manuscripts move smoothly from acceptance to publication. They coordinate with authors, editors, and designers to maintain quality and adhere to deadlines. Their responsibilities include proofreading, formatting, managing revisions, and ensuring compliance with publishing standards. Additionally, they may oversee printing or digital publishing workflows. Strong attention to detail and project management skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a journal production editor?

To thrive as a Journal Production Editor, you need strong editorial skills, attention to detail, a background in publishing or communications, and often a relevant degree. Familiarity with content management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and workflow tools like ScholarOne Manuscripts or Editorial Manager are typically required. Excellent organizational abilities, multitasking, and effective communication help you coordinate with authors, reviewers, and production teams. These skills ensure timely, accurate publication of journal content and seamless collaboration throughout the production process.

What are typical daily challenges faced by a journal production editor?

A Journal Production Editor often manages multiple manuscripts at different stages, which requires strong organizational skills to keep track of deadlines and editorial progress. You may encounter challenges such as coordinating with authors and reviewers across time zones, ensuring accuracy in formatting and citation styles, and troubleshooting technical issues with submission platforms. The role demands adaptability, as publishing schedules can shift and last-minute changes are common. However, these challenges are balanced by a collaborative team environment and the satisfaction of overseeing high-quality academic content from submission to publication.

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Infographic showing various Journal Production Editor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,002 per year, or $25 per hour.

2026 Associate Technical Editor and Writer / Technical Editor and Writer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$69K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 363 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 539 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Technical Editor and Writer / Technical Editor and Writer.
This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Product Support organization.

Essential Functions:

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:

  • Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

  • Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.

  • Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

  • Conducts quality review of materials.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Technical Editor and Writer(A01) or Technical Editor and Writer (A02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Technical Editor and Writer (A01)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in Engineering, Technical Writing, English, Information Technology, or closely related discipline.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Technical Editor and Writer (A02)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

  • Must be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution, OR be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND have 2 years of related technical editor/writer experience by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in Engineering, Technical Writing, English, Information Technology, or closely related discipline.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active US GovernmentSecretclearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Strong written communication skills, including writing, editing, and applying grammar rules with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Aviation and/or aerospace industry experience.

  • Experience interpreting engineering data, including drawings/blueprints, parts lists, notes lists, and technical specifications.

  • Experience with configuration management and document control practices.

  • An overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Pay Range

  • Associate Technical Editor and Writer (A01): $57,300.00-$85,900.00

  • Technical Editor and Writer (A02): $69,000.00-$103,400.00

Primary Level Salary Range: $57,300.00 - $85,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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