Editor, Sr. jobs in Long Beach, CA

Editor, Sr. reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Being an Editor, Sr. ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Additionally, Editor, Sr. may coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. May provide guidance to lower-level staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Editor, Sr. work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Editor, Sr. typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Editor
  • WPS
  • Torrance, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Editor, reporting to the Editorial Manager, plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our wide range of psychological and educational assessment projects. In this position, you will be responsible for editing complex materials in both print and digital formats. Additionally, you will provide valuable editorial guidance and collaborate with the team to improve our standards and processes. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a publishing production environment are essential for this role.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Conduct thorough copyediting and proofreading of large, complex assessment projects for print and online publication.
    • Collaborate closely with project directors, R&D staff, PD&T staff, Design Director, and graphic designers to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality, while meeting publishing deadlines.
    • Provide valuable editorial, design, and formatting guidance to enhance new and revised assessments, CE courses, webinars, and other professional development and training materials.
    • Efficiently manage workflow and delegate proofreading tasks when necessary, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
    • Set realistic timelines for independent project tasks and diligently adhere to them, providing accurate and timely updates to the Editorial Manager.
    • Promptly communicate any potential delays, seeking assistance with prioritization and delegation if required.
    • Provide editorial guidance and feedback, working closely with the Editorial Manager, editorial staff, and design team to maintain the integrity of WPS standards across all products and collateral, while continuously refining our editorial practices.

    Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities):

    • Bachelor's degree in English, social sciences, or a related field.
    • At least 5 years of experience in copy editing, line editing, production editing, technical editing, and proofreading.
    • Additional experience in graphic design or related roles in publishing, advertising, marketing communications, or journalism is preferred but not required.
    • Proven expertise in writing, editing, design, production, proofreading, and quality control for both print and digital materials.
    • Strong proficiency in handling long documents with headings, tables, figures, citations, and references.
    • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment with strict deadlines.
    • Consistent track record of successfully managing complex publishing projects with multiple deliverables.
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills, including prompt issue identification, effective information analysis, and proposing alternative solutions.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely across different channels.
    • Extensive experience with Chicago style and/or APA style.
    • Proficient in proofreading techniques, including the use of proofreader's marks.
    • Competence in editing both hard copy and electronic documents.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word track changes and Adobe Acrobat PDF markup.
    • Comfortable working with the Macintosh operating system.
    • Strong command of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud.
    • Familiarity with table formatting basics.
    • Understanding of technical art norms, design principles, typography, page layout, and text formatting.
    • Knowledge of commercial printing and prepress norms and practices.
    • Ability to create simple technical illustrations and edit screenshots.
    • Background or interest in psychology or psychological/educational testing.
    • Preferably, possess a basic understanding of statistical terminology to accurately interpret data, maintain consistency, and ensure clarity in statistical information within the content you edit. Alternatively, a willingness to learn is also acceptable.

    Physical Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
    • The auditory/hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear others using a phone or online conferencing system.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear.
    • The employee is regularly required to walk or sit for prolonged periods.
    • This individual must be a responsible person, and regular attendance is required.


    Hours:
    This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Pacific) with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs. This is a remote position that requires availability for the Pacific Time Zone Availability for work schedules.

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    Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on the development and refinement of our world-class psychological testing and assessment tools. Apply today to contribute your expertise to the exciting field of psychological and educational publishing.

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Editor
  • MANSON WESTERN LLC
  • Torrance, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Editor, reporting to the Editorial Manager, plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our wide range of psychological and educational assessment projects. In this position, you ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Be a Home-Based Graphic Designer and Image Editor
  • Fud
  • Long Beach, CA OTHER
  • We are looking for a Home-Based Graphic Designer or Image Editor to conceptualize and create engaging content for our community. If you love following trends and understand the type of content that dr...
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Sr. Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • San Pedro, CA PER_DIEM
  • There's currently an opening for a permanent Senior Accountant to bring their knowledge and expertise to a growing company in the Food & Food Processing industry in the San Pedro, California area. As ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Sr Recruiter
  • AIBOT, Inc.
  • Long Beach, CA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: Identify departmental hiring needs by collaborating with hiring managers and HR Assist hiring managers in creating and posting technical job descriptions Source, Headhunt candidates ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Sr. Accountant
  • Robert Half
  • Signal Hill, CA OTHER
  • Robert Half is looking for a talented Senior Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for cash flow analysis, budgets and forecastin...
  • 6 Days Ago

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VIDEOGRAPHER / EDITOR
  • Purpose Driven Connection dba Daily Hope
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Summary/Objective: Responsible for working with the video producer to plan, film, edit, ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Photo Editor
  • Houdini Inc.
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Please note: Applicants must include links to portfolio, website, or sample work showcas...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Editor
  • Yorke Engineering
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that imple...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Editor
  • Finturf
  • Glendale, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Dot818 is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Web Editor to join our team. I...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR
  • PURPOSE DRIVEN CONNECTION
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Summary/Objective: Responsible for working with the video producer to plan, film, edit, and distribute videos used on mu...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Editor
  • Yorke Engineering, LLC
  • Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dialogue Editor
  • Unreal Gigs
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • About Our Community: We are an innovative gaming community at the forefront of integrating AI technology into the realm ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Video editor / Photographer
  • MSI Computer Corp
  • City of Industry, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Micro-Star International (MSI™) specializes in the design and manufact...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Long Beach is a city on the Pacific Coast of the United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257. It is the 39th most populous city in the United States and the 7th most populous in California. Long Beach is the second-largest city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and the third largest in Southern California behind Los Angeles and San Diego. Long Beach is a charter city. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States and is among the world's largest shipping ports. The city also maintai...
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Income Estimation for Editor, Sr. jobs
$97,983 to $127,233
Long Beach, California area prices
were up 3.2% from a year ago