Senior Editor

Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Performs the developmental editing of a book-length project (more than 175,000 words) on tropical ecology and evolution. This position provides high-level editorial direction and critical written feedback to ensure clarity, consistency, conciseness, and comprehensibility for a broad, educated audience. Brings advanced subject matter knowledge and advanced editorial judgment. This position is both detail-oriented and capable of evaluating the text as a whole.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of demonstrable experience in developmental editing, with a proven track record working on book-length projects.
• 1 year of experience writing for a broad audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Basic knowledge of tropical ecology and evolution.