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Description

ICC is a growing international company and the leader in developing model building codes and standards worldwide as well as providing building safety solutions. ICC also publishes books and other materials related to the work of building safety professionals.

As an ICC Editor, you will be a part of a dynamic editorial team. You will interact with our clients and authors across the country as you work on a variety of publications. We need an editor right now who enjoys collaborating with fellow editors and other team members, meeting tight deadlines, and is willing to take on any task, large or small. Seeking a staff member located preferably in the Country Club Hills, IL or Rochester, NY area.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and proof a wide variety of industry publications.
• Edit in a content management system, MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Act as project manager and manage priorities effectively.
• Coordinate multiple editing projects simultaneously in a deadline-oriented atmosphere.
• Ensure that ICC style guide and Chicago Manual of Style are followed.
• Work closely with authors, clients, production techs and graphic designers to produce publications.
• Oversee the design elements of a project, including graphics and layout.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and internally to improve processes.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, communications, journalism or engineering and with a minimum of one year’s editing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Teams and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to problem solve.