Editor/Writer

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!The Editor/Writer will provide intensive copyediting, proofreading and content alignment of curriculum and education support materials. Candidate will work as part of a team in the production of top quality educational products. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of the editorial workflow to ensure the following: pedagogical effectiveness, consistency, accuracy, legal acceptability, accreditation adherence, and appropriate realization of the original intent of the work. Candidates will be required to submit a résumé and two writing samples to be considered for this position. All positions are full time, on-campus in Winter Park, FL.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Draft/edit/proofread academic and education support content to a set house style and tone• Identify and solve problems of overall clarity or accuracy in materials• Write or rewrite segments of text to improve readability and flow of information in curriculum products while maintaining intent of the work• Liaise with faculty members to improve understanding of subject matter and appropriate editorial decision-making• Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage; proofread for errors and detail alignment in content: copy, art, and design• Coordinate with designers and software teams for appropriate inclusion of text for an intended user experience• Leverage a strong understanding internal terminology, educational philosophy, and marketing representation of Full Sail in project work• Adapt to evolving educational needs and adjust style and strategy to address various audiences• Write educational content for products based on deep analysis of multiple stakeholder and project needs• Work independently to create content that is suitable to meet timely initiatives• Organize project timing and maintain editorial, workflow, and approval procedures set for project types ranging in priority• Proactively query and consult with stakeholders on detecting issues of concern in project content• Maintain appropriate project files and folders• Contribute to ongoing development of departmental procedures and house style• Participate in inter- and intradepartmental meetings related to projects, schedules, workflowOther Responsibilities:• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University• Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization• Adheres to company attendance standards• Performs other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneCompetencies:• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation, and production editorial skills• Ability to understand and improve technical and educational material• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills• Ability to multitask while working independently and collaboratively with other publication team staff• Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast-paced environmentEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree preferably in English or Writing and two years editing experience in a production environment preferred, Chicago Manual of Style.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:• None requiredSkills:• Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook• Basic knowledge of production processes• Good organizational and time-management skillsEnvironmental Factors/Physical Demands:Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system; enter alphanumeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.