Director, Editorial Services

Job Title

Director, Editorial Services

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through:

• Messaging - We work with peers across campus to develop, distribute and assess messaging about Texas A&M's global impact in preparing future generations of leaders and improving lives through discovery and outreach.

• Branding - We maintain the University Brand Guidelines and provide tools and resources for our campus partners.

• Brand Oversight - We oversee licensing, trademark management and corporate business development relationships to maximize their commercial benefit to the university.

For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Director of Editorial Services, under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Executive and Internal Communications in the Division of Marketing & Communications, is responsible for the editorial integrity of communications across the university. This position primarily focuses on internal and executive communications that extend the university’s brand, story, and public relations efforts. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position details: Employees Supervised - Editorial Services Department

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of progressive management and supervisory experience leading a team of professionals with experience in creating and managing editorial processes, developing editorial guides, working collaboratively with stakeholders, and writing and copy editing for various audiences. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in copy editing and AP style.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with sound editorial judgment.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Understanding the usage of university style and branding guidelines.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in an applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Communications - Oversee how the Texas A&M University story is told to key audiences and the broader public and ensure editorial integrity of external and internal communications. Oversee and assist, when applicable, with copy editing for internal and executive communications. Responsible for editorial integrity across the university, including internal and executive communications. Oversees quality control measures in place in regard to the distribution of university content. Work closely with university communicators to discuss university brand and editorial guideline implementation and enforcement, identify ways to improve the flow of materials, and serve as an editorial resource for communicators.

• Compliance - Ensure compliance to Texas A&M Editorial Style Guide and brand voice to maintain consistency across all materials distributed from university communications.

• Management - Manages a team in charge of copy editing, proofreading and content quality control, and must have an eye for detail and experience in managing and meeting fast-moving deadlines, creating editorial calendars and managing large projects.

• Copy Editing Services - Provide copy editing services for a range of document formats, catering to a variety of audiences. Oversee and assist, when applicable, with copy editing for internal and executive communications. works closely with the Associate Vice President of Executive and Internal Communications, the Division of Marketing & Communications, and supporting teams to develop and implement comprehensive editorial workflows and processes. Reviews and approves all content developed to promote the university before it is distributed to internal and external stakeholders.

• Web Content - Write and update web content as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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