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Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications
The C3 Group —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Editor & Publisher, Courier Herald
Georgia Trust For Local News —Dublin, GA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Editor, Strategic Verticals - CNBC
Versant Media —Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Acquisitions Editor, Academic Publishing
Tyndale House Publishers —Peabody, MA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
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Editor/Researcher
Summit Federal Services, LLC —Remote
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
Acquisitions Editor - Business Discipline
Sage —Washington, DC
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- University
- Presentation skills
- Product management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Editor
Macmillan Publishers —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Editor - Romance
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Publishing Editor
Sage —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public speaking
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Acquisitions Editor
Wayne State University —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Research
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Acquisitions Editor for Adult Titles
Daughters of St. Paul —Jamaica Plain, MA
- $21.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Editor, The CFO Club
Black & White Zebra —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Accounting
- Recruiting
Senior Editor
Summit Federal Services, LLC —Remote
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Quality control
Senior Content Editor -Acquisitions (Medical School)
Wolters Kluwer —Philadelphia, PA
- $66,700 - $116,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Editor
HarperCollins Publishers —Nashville, TN
- Email
- Mid-level
Senior Editor, The COO Club
Black & White Zebra —Austin, TX
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Team management
- Product management
- Recruiting
Senior Editor, The CTO Club
Black & White Zebra —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Product management
- Recruiting
- Senior level
Assistant Managing Editor
Macmillan Publishers —New York, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Remote
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Associate Acquisitions Editor
Wiley —Hoboken, NJ
- $60,800 - $85,133 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Contracts
Web Content Editor
Growth Rocket —Los Angeles, CA
- Management
- English
- Research

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Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications

The C3 Group
Fort Belvoir, VA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$30 - $33 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Technical editing
Microsoft Word
Writing skills
Word embeddings
English
Copy editing
Bachelor's degree
Stylistic editing
APA style
Technical writing quality assurance
English
Proofreading
Adobe InDesign
Content review
Editing

Full Job Description

Senior Editor/Writer

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: The C3 Group

Position Summary

The C3 Group is seeking an experienced Senior Editor/Writer to support WarU at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The successful candidate will support the editorial and publication processes for the Defense Acquisition Research Journal and a variety of other WarU publications and communication products.

This position works closely with editors, authors, reviewers, and government stakeholders to support manuscript development, editorial review, publication schedules, and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional editing skills, demonstrated proficiency with APA style, experience supporting scholarly publications, and familiarity with double-blind peer review processes.

Key Responsibilities

Edit, proofread, and review manuscripts for publication.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to publication standards.
Apply APA style and formatting requirements to manuscripts and publication materials.
Support the administration and coordination of double-blind peer review processes.
Coordinate with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to preserve author intent while maintaining editorial quality.
Support editorial workflow management and publication schedules.
Maintain manuscript tracking, version control, and document management activities.
Coordinate edits and revisions among multiple contributors and reviewers.
Review publication materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established editorial standards.
Edit, proofread, and provide editorial support for a variety of unclassified WarU publications and communication products, including award citations, annual reports, event programs, presentations, posters, guides, and other publishing projects as assigned.
Maintain effective communication with authors, reviewers, editors, and government stakeholders.
Support additional editorial, publishing, and communication activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, Publishing, or a related field.
Minimum five years of professional editing, proofreading, technical editing, publishing, or related editorial experience.
Demonstrated proficiency applying APA style to professional or academic publications.
Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, usage, syntax, and editorial best practices.
Experience editing complex documents while preserving author voice and intent.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience coordinating reviews and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, comments, and document review features.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a government background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting academic journals or peer-reviewed publications.
Experience supporting or coordinating double-blind peer review processes.
Experience working with authors, researchers, and subject matter experts.
Experience with publication scheduling, editorial workflow management, or manuscript tracking systems.
Experience supporting the Department of Defense, a federal government agency, higher education institution, or research organization.
Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
Master's degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, or a related field.

Desired Characteristics

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative editorial team.
Professional judgment and discretion.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment.
Commitment to maintaining high editorial and publication standards.

Benefits

The C3 Group offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

The C3 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you able to successfully complete a government background investigation and obtain/maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)?
Please describe your experience editing scholarly or academic publications.
Please describe your experience applying APA style while editing manuscripts intended for publication.
Please describe your experience working with a double-blind peer review process. Include your role and responsibilities.
Describe your experience coordinating edits among multiple authors, reviewers or subject matter experts while preserving the author's original intent.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Copy editing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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