Description
Akima Data Management is seeked a Technical Editor/Writer in support of our government client. The technical editor/writer provides services in support of Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD), a peer-reviewed research journal within the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Responsibilities
• Read, edit, and rewrite scientific manuscripts and supplemental materials for PCD publication, work with authors to revise their submissions according to PCD standards:
• Consult with authors to clarify their ideas and organize the structure of their manuscripts and supplemental materials effectively.
• Identify and ask authors to correct internal inconsistencies, such as text-to-table discrepancies, and content errors, such as mathematical mistakes.
• Evaluate the use of tables and figures and suggesting when appropriate the addition or removal of tables and figures.
• Edit manuscripts in Word.
• Proof articles in HTML.
• Edit and proof PCD materials such as website updates, announcements, the Year in Review, and other PCD communications materials.
Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of consecutive experience editing scientific manuscripts.
• Knowledge of tracking features in Word.
• In-depth knowledge of eXtyles manuscript processing.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an editorial.
Benefits InformationRegular – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Pay Range$90,000.00 – $95,000.00
Job ID2026-23732
Work TypeRemote
Location: , ,
Salary: 90000 – 95000
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