Editorial Specialist; Writing​/Editing Assistant

Kelley School of Business (BL-BUS-IUBLA)

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today.

Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 137,000 living alumni around the globe.

• Performs a variety of editorial functions related to the production of printed materials by Business Horizons.
• Edits for content and proofreads material to be published by developing a clear, concise, and factually accurate copy while adhering to editorial standards.
• Makes necessary editorial, spelling, and grammar corrections according to appropriate style guides.
• Rewrites for clarity when necessary.
• Edits, creates, and designs tables, figures, and artwork for layout and final production of copy.
• Reports directly to the Managing Editor but will also be expected to liaise with Content Manager and Assistant Managing Editor to ensure all editorial work is completed to deadline and Business Horizons standards.

• Reviews written content for various communications needs, audiences, and publication formats.
• Under supervision, corrects basic and progressively more complex grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and syntax errors and performs edits that improve overall writing quality of communications.
• Evaluates submissions from writers to ensure they meet requirements for specific publications, including content, length, brand guidelines, and deadline specifications.
• Regularly consults with writers, printers, faculty, staff, and/or other stakeholders to ensure adherence to writing and publications deadlines.
• May draft routine communications to be reviewed and approved by supervisor.
• May audit writing and/or communications for adherence to brand guidelines, compile reports to analyze written communication output from the unit, and/or create and execute an editorial calendar.
• May provide guidance to other Writing/Editing Assistants; may make process recommendations to supervisor.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• 4 years in relevant field

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of standard proofreading marks
• Ability to perform basic proofreading and text cleanup; ability to learn and apply style guidelines such as Associated Press Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, etc.
• Proficiency in English grammar rules and application
• Attention to detail
• Ability to proofread for correct style and formatting and review proof materials

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Effective writing and editing skills; ability to assess the appropriate level of edits needed within and across articles
• Knowledge of business-related terminology and concepts/frameworks
• Fosters a collegial work environment
• Demonstrated adaptability
• Ability to work well independently but also within a team; comfortable with both seeking input and taking initiative; ability to support other team members as needed

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other…