Associate Editor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Our ideal candidate has proven success in conceptualizing, researching, writing and editing content on complex topics for educated, sophisticated audiences, as well as experience in working with writers to elevate the quality of each piece and go beyond standard storytelling techniques.

Candidate should also have proven success in:

• Developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading and writing for publication in print, web and other platforms, including news releases, newsletters, feature stories and blog items.
• Project-management and organization to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.
• Interpersonal and oral communication, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse array of people, including senior leaders.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe AEM, Wordpress and related software.
• Understanding Web technologies and applications, including social networking, social media tools, and current communication trends.
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of communications, public relations, and editorial content.
• Extensive experience in planning and implementing complex publications/editorial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and coordinate materials from multiple resources. 
• Demonstrated ability to edit complex stories for both style and substance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.
• Experience producing highly effective work within the deadline and cost constraints of clients.
• Extensive experience and understanding of job-required software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of information release to internal and external audiences.
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
 

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy.