[PCA] JOB OPPTY: Publications Editor (CA) (07/2019)

[Prescott, Leah]

Publications Editor



*Deadline: 07/2019



*Overview: The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Publications Editor
is an experienced editorial professional, modern storyteller, and advocate
for California’s native plants. Reporting to the Senior Director of
Communications and Engagement, the Publications Editor will work with other
staff, editorial board members, designers, and subject matter experts to:

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   Ensure CNPS publications adhere to the highest editorial, stylistic, and
   journalistic standards
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   Help more people appreciate the value, beauty, and significance of
   native plants
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   Provide current and prospective members with inspiring and relevant
   information that builds and sustains their support for the CNPS mission
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   Grow CNPS brand‐awareness
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   Identify and give voice to the diverse topics and people of the native
   plant movement
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   Translate complex scientific concepts into meaningful take‐away messages
   for people who love native plants but have many other issues competing for
   their attention
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   Shape the messages to help foster a growing community of Californians
   dedicated to protecting our native ecosystems and restoring our connection
   to the natural world





*Position: Publications Editor



*Location: Sacramento, CA



*Compensation: competitive salaries with a very generous benefits package



*Who may apply: Open to the public.

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   At least 10 years of professional experience in digital or print
   publications, editorial project management, agency or corporate
   communications
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   Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing for a lay
   audience.
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   Demonstrated interest in natural science and conservation
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   Demonstrated ability to understand scientific concepts
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   Demonstrated experience in Associated Press style; equally strong
   understanding of Chicago Manual of Style and MLA
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   Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google suite
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   Experience in WordPress and Photoshop a plus
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   Ability to remain flexible and juggle multiple projects at a time
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   Calm under deadlines
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   Experience working with designers and printers strongly desired
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   Fluency in Spanish is strongly desired



Please submit cover letter, resume, and five writing samples (links to
online samples preferred) to jobs at cnps.org. Subject line of email should
read “Publications Editor application.” Review of applications begins July
15 and continues until filled.





See the full announcement:
https://www.cnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CNPS-Publications-Editor-Job-Description-Jul2019.pdf


-- 
Leah Prescott
Seeds of Success
National Collection Curator (Contractor)
202-912-7232

Seeds of Success
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection>
National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration
<https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy>
Plant Conservation Alliance <http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/>
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