Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Editorial Assistant will provide creative and administrative support to the Associate Director of Content and Senior Content Editor to ensure the efficient production and publication of high-quality and accurate content for members of the D.C. Bar. The Editorial Assistant will contribute to creating and reviewing multimedia content across the Bar, coordinate the daily operations of the editorial team, and ensure a smooth publishing workflow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the planning, research, writing, and coordinating editorial content for the Bar’s print and web publications, including Washington Lawyer magazine, Legal Brief and Bar Bulletin e-newsletters, dcbar.org news section, and Duly Noted blog.
• Provides another layer of review during the content proofing process and supports editors with fact-checking as needed.
• Compiles submissions to Washington Lawyer’s Attorney Briefs section.
• Manages the submission and tracking of articles and other editorial materials, including ads, photos and credits, art, and writer agreements.
• Sets up content pitch meetings and follows up with contributors to ensure timely content submission.
• Assists in coordinating and scheduling interviews, photo shoots, and other editorial activities.
• Maintains editorial calendars and maps out event coverage requests, assigned writers, and content submission deadlines.
• Assists in the curation of content for dcbar.org and Washington Lawyer’s digital edition.
• Assists with administrative tasks, such as monitoring/triaging emails to the communications and editorial inboxes, managing editorial-related correspondence, managing Washington Lawyer mailing duties, and maintaining the Washington Lawyer archive.
• Collaborates with the marketing team to promote Bar content in a consistent, high-quality manner.
• Assists in the production of the District of Columbia Practice Manual.
• Supports the development and implementation of editorial policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading a variety of content for print and web publications.
• Excellent grasp of grammar, punctuation, and other content writing rules and a working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style; familiarity with The Bluebook is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and a keen eye for accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of newspaper or magazine content production, design, and printing workflows.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and content management systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and deadline-driven. Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public, and Bar employees.
• Must work well under pressure, possess excellent organizational abilities, and be able to manage several priorities in a day.
• Must be adaptable, creative, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

*** Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples. Applications without the required resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples will not be reviewed. ***

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely.   The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion.

This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs.

The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.

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