Communications Editor jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Position Title: Editor

Employee Classification: Editor

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 540260-MARKETING SERVICES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $38,426 - $43,230 target entry to commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Supports the written communication needs of the unit by editing, updating, and preparing materials for distribution in support of Cooperative Extension Service Publications projects.  Reviews and edits material for inclusion in a variety of publications, news releases, documents, and online media.  Also, includes supervision of staff/student employees. 

Classification Summary:
Under indirect supervision, prepares, assembles, edits, formats, and writes unit publications, including articles, manuscripts, books, journals, catalogs, and/or website material. Ensures all materials meet established standards of appearance and content.

Classification Standard Duties:
Edits, proofreads, and produces camera-ready copy for documents including newsletters, annual reports, booklets, flyers, course descriptions, books, manuscripts, articles, manuals, and other materials for distribution, or publication. Oversees production schedules to ensure completion by set deadlines. Provides technical computer support services and training to department personnel, as appropriate to the objectives of the position. Serves as a liaison between the unit and authors, printers, and/or publishers; as appropriate to the position, locates peer reviewers and mediates between peer reviewer and author. May maintain databases and files including those used to track subscriptions and mailing lists. May coordinate department activities such as production of documents, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining files. May negotiate contracts with authors and publishers for distributed books and reprints. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques. Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.; SKILLS:Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.; ABILITIES:Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written material. Ability to develop and prepare manuscript copy for printing and/or reproduction. Ability to provide technical guidance and training to end users.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supports the written communication needs of the unit by editing, updating, and preparing materials for distribution in support of Cooperative Extension Service Publications projects. Reviews and edits material for inclusion in a variety of publications, news releases, documents, and online media.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Yvette Reyes, 575-646-1607, Yvette13@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.