Editor - Department of Neurosurgery

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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Neurosurgery is currently looking for an editor to support our research team with scientific papers, grants, and publications. The duties include reviewing, editing, and rewriting various documents and content for publications, ensuring that all documents meet the required format and content standards, as well as evaluating content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. The role will also include assisting with the development of the department newsletter and managing social media accounts specific to the department. As noted above, the candidate will be responsible for a wide range of activities, some of which can be complex in nature and may include the following tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature: Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax Read, evaluate, and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style, and organization Develop story or content ideas, considering identified target audience Prepare, rewrite, and edit copy to improve readability and accessibility (if applicable) Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher Arrange for copyright permissions May write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management for parttime, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers May validate and pay invoices according to current policies, practices, and procedures. May coordinate travel arrangements, process reimbursements, monitor and track expenditures, and place supply orders. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental operations and research objectives. Additionally, the candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to perform tasks under general supervision, using available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to their supervisor. The candidate will support team decisions and follow through with team responsibilities. They will interpret and communicate information ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution within the working unit, University, and/or external audiences. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. 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