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Association of the United States Army

Copy Editor/Production Artist - ARMY Magazine

Association of the United States Army, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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This is a civilian position that does not require military experience (commission or enlistment) Copy Editor/Production Artist,

ARMY

Magazine The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is seeking a Copy Editor/Production Artist for our award-winning monthly publication,

ARMY

Magazine .

ARMY

focuses each month on professional development, education strategy, doctrine, and other current and historical topics. Born as the Infantry Journal in 1910, the publication includes articles, letters, and opinion pieces by current and former Army leaders of all ranks, military and civilian, fulfilling one of the core missions of AUSA. Great opportunity to join an experienced publications team with talented and collegial co-workers who take pride in making

ARMY

Magazine the best it can be. AUSA has a 37.5-hour work week with a shortened workday on Fridays (8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and hybrid remote work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote). AUSA is an organization with a strong mission where you can make a difference. Learn everything we do at

www.ausa.org

. Reporting directly to the Editor in Chief of

ARMY

Magazine, and working closely with the Managing Editor and Art Director, the Copy Editor/Production Artist serves as an integral editor for

ARMY

Magazine article/content and acts as the bridge between the editorial team and the printer, ensuring that high-quality content is produced and delivered on time. Duties include : Copy editing and fact-checking articles and commentaries. Designing and laying out several features and other articles in

ARMY . Creating final PDFs and readying them for delivery to the printer. Conducting final checks of the print and digital versions of

ARMY

each month before it goes to the printer. Editing other AUSA publications as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 3-5 years of experience in an editorial position for a publication. Army or general military experience/knowledge highly desired. Excellent writing, grammar and editing skills. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of AP style guide. Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with writers, editors, and other staff members. All application submissions must include a cover letter, and finalists will be issued an editing test. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AUSA conducts background checks and uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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