Editorial Assistant
Tax Analysts, United States

Tax Analysts, publisher of Tax Notes, is the leading global publisher and essential source of news and analysis for over 150,000 tax professionals, with correspondents in more than 125 countries, and close to 200 local talented professionals. Our Culture and Values encompass transparency and passion around cultivating an environment that embraces collaboration and innovation. Tax Analysts offers a hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 days WFH), work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package.

SUMMARY: Under supervision, writes brief news stories and summaries of tax treaties, news releases, and other documents following prescribed editorial and style manual guidelines. Collects, processes, and maintains data for an online research library. Prepares daily data for publication as assigned. Researches and obtains source material from various government and media sites. Performs tasks in source code as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial department objectives.

• Writes brief news stories and summaries of tax treaties, news releases, and other documents.
• Processes treaties and other documents as assigned and enters necessary information in content management system.
• Assists in conducting web research to find treaties, news, and related information.
• Checks for content accuracy, grammar, spelling, and consistency, in accordance with established polices and procedures and company style guide.
• Monitors progress of documents through content management system.
• Performs quality reviews and makes corrections and updates as necessary
• Carries out various tasks in source code to enrich content.

• Updates and maintains data in tables and treaties to ensure accuracy Communicates regularly with editors and production department staff to meet established deadlines.

• Cross-trains with other department members and acts as backup for other team members as required or assigned.
• Adheres to established publication deadlines and company style guide.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Motivated, well-organized, with strong attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment and independently
• Ability to meet strict daily deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Demonstrated dependability through punctual attendance
• Knowledge of foreign languages or international exposure a plus.

Requirements

• College degree in English, journalism, related field, or equivalent experience required

• 1 to 3 years of experience in editing or copy editing material for print and electronic products preferred
• Proficiency in Windows, Word, Adobe Acrobat, electronic databases, and web searching
• Experience with XHTML preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods, talk and hear; use hands to type, file, handle or feel; reach with arms. Have visual acuity to use a computer and keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, read extensively. Occasionally required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment a minimum of three days per week.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K: Immediately vested
• Tuition assistance
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dog-friendly office
• Private gym onsite

Job Rewards and Benefits