Contract editor vs assistant editor

Differences between contract editor and assistant editor duties and responsibilities

Contract editor example responsibilities.

• Contract and manage editorial freelancers and full-service vendors for successful high school Spanish and Latin textbook and ancillary programs.
• Position involve use of AtTask, SharePoint and Documentum CMS.
• Perform proofreading and``oops-detection"on fiction manuscripts for independent authors.
• Write, copyedit and revise scientific documents to produce highest quality of work.
• Edit for all aspects of writing, but revise with a focus on APA and grammar.
• Revise academic and professional biology manuscripts for an English-language professional editing service.
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Assistant editor example responsibilities.

• Lead bureau newsgathering in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
• Manage the budget for all of VOA s primary newsgathering.
• Produce e-newsletters, manage website content, write headlines and captions, utilize SEO and analyze digital traffic.
• Communicate with transportation managers, administrators, equipment operators and others for fulfillment of copy to achieve editorial goals.
• Ensure compliance with PRC and FDA guidelines.
• Increase social media presence and traffic through Facebook and Instagram.
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