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LeadStack

Principal Editor

LeadStack, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Title:

Principal EditorLocation:

Fully RemoteDuration:

6+ monthsW2 onlyPay rate:

$45-48/hr on W2

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area and three years of relevant experience and/or equivalent experience/training.Three full years of professional editorial experience.Expertise in the remaining Microsoft 365 applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, specifically using annotation and drawing markup tools, as well as knowledge of proofreaders’ marks.Advanced knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, 11th edition, or another professional academic style guide, as well as flexibility to edit publications according to various styles per journal or publisher guidelines.Demonstrated editing and writing abilities.Outstanding copyediting and formatting skills.Proven ability to manage editorial processes and timelines, including working with authors, journal staff, and production teams.Exceptional written and oral communication skills.Extraordinary eye for detail.Knowledge of writing and publishing scientific manuscripts and understanding of the peer review process.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, specifically using track changes, styles, and templates, maintaining version control, and laying out and troubleshooting complex elements such as figures and tables.Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to revise and prepare images for print and digital publication.Experience using EndNote or another advanced reference manager program.Ability to work remotely using Zoom, Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar), and telephone.Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

For more information about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us on our careers page.If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 628-226-0998 or send an email to waseem.ahmad@leadstackinc.com.

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