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Copy Editor




Location:

Far Hills, NJ

Reports to:

Director, Communications

Position Summary:

The Copy Editor will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of editorial copy for all USGA communications, including (but not limited to) websites, publications, newsletters, press releases and fact sheets. The Copy Editor will ensure that all materials are well written, error free, factually correct and consistent in tone and style with USGA standards before posting, distribution or publication. The Copy Editor must be able to recognize and correct style errors, to—if necessary—rewrite and reframe content so it is interesting, reads well, presents important messages clearly, and is accessible to a broad audience.

Responsibilities

 
  • Edit all copy for USGA communications so that it is interesting, well written, grammatically correct, does not contain misspelled words or other obvious errors, and conforms with the USGA Style Guide and tone/standards
  • Fact check (or oversee fact checking) for various USGA communications
  • Proof USGA communications before posting, distribution, or final publication
  • Oversee editorial development, creation and distribution of monthly USGA Insider, Daily Insider (championships version), and other mass-distribution emails to USGA Members and other audiences
  • Develop, implement and monitor editorial and production schedules
  • Work with Manager of Photographic Services (Manager of Creative Services) to coordinate photography, illustrations, and/or video with written content
  • Assist Director of Communications in the development of story ideas and long-range project planning, principally through active participation in weekly departmental editorial meetings
  • Write/prepare news stories and features about Association activities, including championships, special events, and important initiatives
  • Oversee activities of freelance writers, including assignment of projects, preparation of contracts, oversight of process, and development and management of freelance budget
  • Develop and maintain USGA Style and Usage Guide
  • As necessary, post or edit content on various USGA websites
  • Assist at USGA Championships, as requested

Working Relationships

  • Communications Department staff
  • Digital Media Department staff
  • Contributing writers
  • Appropriate USGA staff members concerning information to be published/communicated
  • USGA Communications Committee
  • USGA Executive Committee

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities

Required Skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the game of golf, especially as it relates to USGA activities and mission
  • Exceptional writing, copy editing, fact checking and proofreading skills
  • Full command of English grammar and vocabulary
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Skills And Education
  • Research expertise
  • Editorial project management
  • Proficient computer skills, in particular experience with website content management systems
  • Understanding of photography
  • Degree in English, Communications or Journalism or other Liberal Arts discipline

Must be willing to work weekends, particularly during championship season (June-October)

Must also be accessible and available in evening hours to assist with “emergencies” or high-priority projects

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume which MUST include salary expectations to hr@usga.org with job title in the subject line.