We are looking for an Editor with an eye for detail and expert knowledge of the English language to coordinate, review, and edit content for improvement, as well as manage all steps in the publication process. A successful candidate understands what kind of writing is appropriate for business executives, can apply developmental editing skills to guide authors on utility and consumability, and strives to provide exceptional, informative, and engaging content to clients.
Editors perform a variety of editorial duties, including formatting, fact-checking, and editing reports, research, conference presentations, and time-sensitive deliverables for grammar, punctuation, clarity, concision, and adherence to style and established methodologies.
In this role, you will:Prepare, rewrite, and edit assigned documents or other deliverables every day to improve readability.Read documents closely to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and style.Use a content management system to capture editorial changes, reviews, and communications.Discuss and resolve any issues with author(s).Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.Edit with the reader or audience in mind. Developmental editing will be needed in some of your work to ensure the utility and consumability of all documents for our clients; guiding authors with clear advice and examples of what good looks like.Help shape the development of policies, standards, and procedures within the editorial team and in relation to improving the client experience.Help establish and implement quality controls throughout the workflow process.Work cross-functionally with all other teams/departments to improve the overall workflow process, procedures, and systems.Assist in training authors on publishing process requirements and editorial style.Take part in departmental projects.Undertake continuous job-related training to maintain editorial quality levels and improve individual skills.Maintain an awareness of new terms or phrases coming into popular usage in your subject area(s).Job requirements:At least three years' editorial experience in a busy environment with strict deadlines.Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Liberal Arts. (Don't have a degree but have proven experience editing? Apply with us anyway.)Excellent English language skills in editing and writing.Tact, firmness, and sound intuition when dealing with authors and others.Numerate and visually literate.Proven ability to manage projects and juggle a diverse workload.Knack for learning and understanding new concepts.Well-versed in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
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