Publications Editor

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Organization

California Native Plant Society

Job Posted

June 5, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Remote

No

Location

Sacramento, CA
United States
The Publications Editor is an experienced editorial professional, modern storyteller, and advocate for California's native plants that will concept, develop, and edit CNPS publications content. The editor will ensure CNPS's publication adheres to the highest editorial, stylistic, and journalistic standards while helping more people appreciate the value, beauty, and significance of native plants. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2022.

Summary

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 Public Affairs, the Publications Editor will work with other staff, editorial board members, designers, and subject matter experts to:

  • Concept, develop, and edit CNPS publications content
  • Ensure CNPS publications adhere to the highest editorial, stylistic, and journalistic standards
  • Help more people appreciate the value, beauty, and significance of native plants
  • Identify and give voice to the diverse topics and people of the native plant movement
  • Provide current and prospective members with inspiring and relevant information that builds and sustains their support for the CNPS mission
  • Grow CNPS brand‐awareness
  • Translate complex scientific concepts into meaningful take‐away messages for people who love native plants but have many other issues competing for their attention
  • 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
  • Manage Publications Program Coordinator

How to apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume here along with five writing or publication samples. (Samples can be provided as links or pdf attachments.) The deadline to apply is June 10, 2022. Please include any pertinent information, including professional and personal experience, that is relevant to the position.