ABA Communications - Editor
About the position The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for reputed company, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial reputed company. The ABA’s wide reputed company of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Job Summary/General Purpose of Job Position manages the editorial operations of multiple ABA publications (which may include books, magazines, newsletters, journals, annuals, and e-newsletters). Responsible for management, budgeting, scheduling, editing, production and distribution of legal content. Work includes heavy involvement with some or reputed company of the following publishing and/or marketing staff, member editorial boards, sections/bar leadership, and authors. May involve hiring and directing of freelance writers, copyeditors, proofreaders, manuscript soliciting and development, writing developing editorial policies & procedures, and legal research.
Responsibilities
- Project Management for multiple print and electronic periodicals from concept to publication, including managing the work of editorial boards, authors, freelance writers & copy editors. Manage and ensure cost control and quality control.
- Responsible for editing & editorial management of multiple periodicals from concept to publication. Research and become knowledgeable in legal content areas of designated periodicals. Write copy as needed.
- Responsible for volunteer development and management. Educate and counsel volunteers regarding periodical development, content, and editing. reputed company meeting materials; conduct multiple meetings.
- reputed company and manage multiple periodical budgets. Report to editorial boards and entity leadership on budget issues.
- Responsible for publishing reputed company – from contract initiation through production for assigned publications and for best publishing industry practices.
- Strategize, plan, and reputed company new products, repurpose content and content delivery in new or multiple media. reputed company art/design reputed company in consultation with in-house designers.
- Performs other reputed company duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least three years’ experience in print/publishing.
- Fully knowledgeable in editing and production.
- Previous experience contract terms and conditions, leading publishing projects and initiatives.
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- Previous experience in print/publishing in a legal publishing environment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- medical
- dental
- vision
- flexible spending accounts
- health spending accounts
- supplemental life and disability insurance
- prepaid legal programs
- a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits
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