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BJU Education Group

Editor (Science)

Greenville, SC · On-site

As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K-12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for ...

LexisNexis

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship ... About the Role Matter is the flagship materials science title from Cell Press, continuing to grow ...

RELX Group plc

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship ... About the Role Matter is the flagship materials science title from Cell Press, continuing to grow ...

RELX

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship ... About the Role Matter is the flagship materials science title from Cell Press, continuing to grow ...

Elsevier

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship ... About the Role Matter is the flagship materials science title from Cell Press, continuing to grow ...

LexisNexis

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship ... About the Role Matter is the flagship materials science title from Cell Press, continuing to grow ...

Orchard LLC

Science Writer & Editor

The Science Writer & Editor develops, edits, and communicates high-quality scientific and technical content supporting NOAA Ocean Exploration programs. Working closely with scientists, engineers ...

AtOrchard LLC

Science Writer & Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

The Science Writer & Editor develops, edits, and communicates high-quality scientific and technical content supporting NOAA Ocean Exploration programs. Working closely with scientists, engineers ...

Axle

Scientific Editor

Rockville, MD

With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ... Axle is seeking a Part-Time Scientific Editor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes ...

Axle

Scientific Editor

Rockville, MD · On-site

With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ... Axle is seeking a Part-Time Scientific Editor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes ...

Axle

Scientific Editor

Rockville, MD

With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on ... Axle is seeking a Part-Time Scientific Editor to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes ...

Harvard University

Science Writer/Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Company Description The Science Writer/Editor at the Kempner Institute will be part of Harvard Public Affairs and Communications (HPAC) within Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM), a 5 ...

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Editor (Science)

BJU Education Group

Greenville, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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ROLE SUMMARY: As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K-12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject area. You work to ensure that the writer's message is communicated to the target audience clearly and accurately through all the elements of a product. After successful onboarding, an employee in this position may apply for a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE
Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators.
Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity.
About the Team: The Editorial team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by (1) ensuring that all materials best support customers by being clear, accurate, and in alignment with the product team's stated goals; (2) meeting the needs of internal and external customers while demonstrating excellence/quality; and (3) producing these products through a lean, effective process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Direct the editing of BJU Press products, as outlined in the following three points:
    • Developmental Editing-Evaluate the overall soundness of a writer's manuscript from a broad perspective; make corrections and/or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual and biblical accuracy, and grade-level appropriateness; may include subject-related research
    • Copyediting-Apply intensive editing to the writer's revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail of the manuscript
    • Production Editing-Proofread PDF page proofs, with the goal of a final product that is user-friendly, finished on time, and as error-free as possible in text, graphics, and layout
  • Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards; suggest updates to the editorial manager as appropriate
  • Maintain excellent communication with project team members
  • Complete special projects as assigned

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
  • Ability to follow established procedures and to engage in process improvement
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work with a team and negotiate solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • College-level studies of one or more natural sciences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including the ability to recognize and repair problems with sentence structure and paragraph development and to identify and correct problems with unity, coherence, logic, and precision
  • Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test
  • Master's degree in relevant creative discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1-2 YOE OR 4+ YOE in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group - Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press - must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.
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