Editorial Jobs in Iowa

Manage project timelines and deadline compliance, while effectively communicating project statuses and related information as required.

Maintain excellent organization and communication skills.

Develop and maintain working knowledge of department budget and conscious effort to contribute to budget goals of department.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Copyediting and/or style editing experience

Experience to identify and solve day-to-day problems

Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits

Retirement Benefits (Salary Investment Plan/Employer Stock Purchase Plan)

Modern Family Benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

Working closely with editors and other partners to ensure understanding complex journal and product needs and workflows.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive innovation and problem-solve.

Excellent time-management and project management skills required.

Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of BECU products, marketing objectives, and marketing activities of similar or competitive products.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English or Communications, or equivalent experience required.

Minimum 1 year of directly related leadership experience, including leading copywriters in advertising or corporate in-house agency environment required.

Minimum 4 years of experience as a copywriter with two of those in a UX environment or related experience required.

Working knowledge of AP Style Guidelines required.

Contributes to team projects in both Institutional Advancement and Marketing & Communications.

Represents the University at various events on and off campus.

Proactive Leader – Works well without close supervision and demonstrates initiative.

Assists with questions and problems courteously and promptly.

30 semester hours equals six (6) months

60 semester hours or an Associate’s degree equals one (1) year (12 months).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong skills in English grammar, mechanics, and other characteristics of good writing

Good organizational skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Knowledge of current best practices for marketing

Required Experience: One to two years related experience

Experience with one or more manuscript management system a plus (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne Manuscripts, eJournal Press)

Be a proficient user of the manuscript management system

Follow precise set of workflow protocols and ensure all manuscript requirements are met

Provide editor, reviewer, and author technical support related to submission requirements and the submission system

Provide assistance to newer staff who may shadow experienced colleagues

A minimum of 1 year working in the editorial office of a scholarly journal or have transferrable experience

Experience with manuscript management system a plus

Maintain knowledge of industry standards and developments

Requires 2-4 years of administrative, editorial experience

Academic journal production experience a plus

Excellent written and verbal skills for multiple audiences, with strong follow-up and delivery

Experience with Workfron a plus

At least 5 years of writing and editorial experience, particularly in B2B field or journalism.

Experience in financial services, financial inclusion, or fintech preferred.

Experience in ensuring consistent voice across channels.

Edit publications written by colleagues and draft summary blogs based on the publications.

Write summary panel briefs as well as marketing emails and social media copy.

View publications and shorter pieces through a lens of powerful storytelling.