Editor-Research Publications 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17755 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22422 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
DEFINITION
Assist in editing and preparing written research materials for printing, may coordinate their production.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions allocated to this level have responsibility for editing written research materials (articles, monographs, journals, books, reports) for readability, coherence, accuracy, grammar, and conformity to standards of style; work is subject to regular review and direction by higher level editors.
TYPICAL WORK
Read manuscripts accepted for publication and correct faculty organization, grammar, structure, and style; reorganize annotation, indexes, and bibliographies;
Prepare materials for publication; plan layouts; and prepare paste-ups; may assist with photographic selection, cropping, and placement;
Read and correct galley and page proofs; may write drafts of original copy for publications;
With concurrence of author, rephrase, revise, and rewrite materials as required;
May arrange for printing; may coordinate printing schedules with production personnel to assure conformance with publications specifications;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, humanities, or related field; OR four years of combined college education and editing experience; OR four years of full-time publication and/or editing experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
02/07/1973: New Class
12/14/1973: Revise Class
05/01/2000: New to CSA
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion