Assistant Editor (NCI) - (Frederick, MD)

Description: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Scientific Publications, Graphics, & Media's (SPGM) mission is to help both scientists and non-scientists at the Frederick National Laboratory communicate more effectively, and to provide our customers with max convenience and unique value. POSITION OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION: THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING APPROVAL Responsibilities: Assists editor(s) with assignments involving editing, writing, and proofreading in the preparation of newsletter articles and other technical, corporate, and general publications, posters, and presentation materials Assignments are performed under general supervision and are reviewed by senior personnel for quality and overall effectiveness Ability to proofread and make revisions to scientific manuscripts and posters, reports, proposals, and other documents; write, under direction from the editorial staff, articles for the Insite and Poster news sites Communicate with customers on job specifications