Editorial Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes abstracts and summaries of assigned items for publication.
• Reads assigned tax legislation, news releases and announcements, reports, regulations, court opinions and related documents, and administrative rulings.
• Researches, acquires, and verifies information concerning tax documents, and monitors state, federal, and/or international websites, newspapers, magazines, etc. for tax and other monetary related issues as required or assigned.
• Proofreads and performs light copy editing for consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Affords assistance with editing as needed and notifies quality control of errors.
• Creates shells for documents as assigned or required and enters necessary information in Content Management System.
• May proofread special reports and/or galleys for weekly print products and perform light copy editing.
• Processes full-text or hard copy documents as necessary.
• Maintains department databases and directories.
• Works with editors and production department staff to meet established deadlines.
• Maintains a database of correspondent agreements, ensures that all correspondents have active agreements, and prepares payment forms for correspondents consistent with the agreements.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated, well-organized, with good attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Office, electronic databases, and web searching.
• Works well in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to meet strict daily and weekly deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates dependability through punctual attendance.

Requirements

• College degree in English, journalism, related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in editing or copy editing material for print and electronic products preferred.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.