Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Museum of History
Job Classification Title
Historic Publications Editor (NS)
Position Number
60083996
Grade
NC10
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
The primary purpose of this position is to apply historical knowledge and editorial expertise to produce compelling, coherent, and impactful content that resonates with readers and museum visitors. The senior editor upholds rigorous standards of accuracy, consistency, and style while working with the executive editor to shape content strategies and refine the overall editorial vision.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Managing the production of one of two museum publications, including content curation, collaboration, fact checking, editing, project management, and stakeholder meeting.
• Collaborating closely with curators, educators, graphic designers, and other communication staff to develop engaging, accurate, and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Coordinating editorial production schedules, tracking revisions and approvals, and maintaining editorial records and final content for assigned projects.
• Editing and proofreading a wide variety of materials, including exhibit text, educational resources, website content, digital publications, marketing.
• Maintaining institutional tone, style, and editorial guidelines to ensure consistency across all museum communications.
• Identifying opportunities to improve editorial processes, strengthen collaboration among staff, and increase consistency and efficiency in the development of content.
• Helping executive editor establish standards and practices for accessible, plain-language, and audience centered writing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $43,627-$60,244
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Knowledge of professional editing, proofreading, writing, and publication practices. CMOS experience preferred.
Ability to edit complex historical, educational, and institutional material while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and the author's intended meaning.
Experience developing editorial standards, style guides, content processes, or other tools to support consistency and quality across an organization.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, contributors, and review processes simultaneously.
Ability to translate complex or specialized information into clear, accessible, and engaging…