Proceedings seeks editor

The United States Naval Institute, a prestigious non profit publisher & membership association in Annapolis, MD is seeking an experienced, hands-on associate editor. The associate editor performs editing duties for Proceedings and Naval History, working with authors to produce the best possible articles. Experience as a line or copy editor is required.

Specific Duties:
• Responsible for multiple columns and articles as assigned.
• Edits manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, presentation, and length. Checks grammar, style, spelling, and punctuation. Pulls out and develops sidebars, if appropriate. Requests and selects illustrations for articles. Verifies or corrects statements and data, including quoted sources. Works with authors to identify and incorporate needed changes and codes manuscript for InDesign.
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