ASSISTANT EDITOR Marketing Creative Services

Boston University's Creative Services division is looking for an experienced, flexible Assistant Editor with uncompromising standards and outstanding attention to detail who will be responsible for providing editorial expertise for print and web content.The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. The Assistant Editor works closely with University clients, the University Editor, and members of the Creative Services team, advising and consulting with them on matters of editorial content and organization, quality of expression, and design integration. Strong attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to discuss project decisions with clients as well as process, content and editorial questions of style, accuracy, message clarity, content organization, and standards of editorial tone and expression with colleagues and clients. Ability to scrutinize original manuscript to ensure overall accuracy and a high standard of literacy and style, including a thorough knowledge of editing, grammar, and copyediting.