Editor
Last updated: May 19, 2025
Typical Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the complete publication process and determining the look, feel, and tone of assigned publications. Examples of responsibilities include: – Story or content idea development, – Author identification and assignment of topics and stories to individual writers, – Article editing for content, readability, and style, – Peer reviewer identification and peer review process coordination, – Communication material design, – Graphics and photographs procurement, – Proofreading process oversight, and – Print production management (including review and approval of proofs submitted prior to publication) and the distribution process.
Supervisory Responsibility
Positions in this series are not required to supervise staff.
Overtime Eligibility
FLSA overtime status is based on the position’s duties and responsibilities, and whether or not the position’s gross salary is less than the federal FLSA salary basis test or the Washington state salary basis test, whichever is higher. Please visit the Compensation website for current information on FLSA overtime eligibility.
Professional Staff Exemption
Graphic Arts and Publications: Individuals having prescribed academic preparation or special training in the fields of graphic arts, printing and publications, and who are assigned to a major academic or administrative unit and who are responsible for the development and design of scholarly or related publications, or the full range of printing and publication activities.
Sample Working Titles
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Alternative Payroll Titles
If the primary focus of the position is writing, media relations, development and /or marketing, the Public Information Specialist may be a more appropriate payroll title.
Limitations
Requires specialized knowledge typically acquired through formal education and training, such as a degree in Journalism, Technical Writing, or Communications.