Editor

Position Summary

MKS2 is seeking an experienced Editor to support the preparation, editing, and publication of professional manuscripts and publications. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing, formatting, and publication production skills, with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and experience preparing documents for publication.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (BA) in English or a related field with an English concentration

5-10 years of experience in manuscript editing and document preparation for publication

Advanced proficiency with:

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards

Responsibilities

Edit, proofread, and prepare manuscripts and professional documents for publication

Develop and format publication-ready materials using Adobe InDesign

Prepare and edit images for publication using Adobe Photoshop

Create and modify charts, maps, and graphics using Adobe Illustrator and PowerPoint

Generate PDF documents and publication packages using Adobe Acrobat Professional

Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with publication standards

Coordinate publication timelines and support document production efforts

Maintain version control and document management processes

Submit weekly and monthly status reports outlining project progress, accomplishments, and upcoming deliverables

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure publication requirements are met

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting government, military, academic, or professional publication environments

Familiarity with publication style guides such as Chicago Manual of Style or AP Style

Experience managing multiple publication projects simultaneously

Clearance Requirement

No clearance required

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: Remote - Must be local to Leavenworth, KS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,000 per year