Specialist - Copy

Editor/Proofreader

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5848983

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Classification: Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Job Grade: 2

Department: Communications

Reports To: Director

Job Goal:

Edit and proofread written publications to ensure consistency of organization image, clarity, accuracy, and relevance.

Qualifications:

Education

Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Experience

Three years of experience in editing and proofreading publications, including textbooks, letters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, advertisements, websites, and other written materials.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Knowledge of copyright laws and regulations relating to print and web-based content
• Understanding of the editorial and publication guidelines of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple editing projects simultaneously
• Quick learner with the willingness and curiosity to learn new things
• Effective and diplomatic written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in educational setting

Major Responsibilities

• Edit/proofread publications, including textbooks, letters, catalogs, brochures, flyers, advertisements, websites, and other written materials for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
• Collaborate with graphics design staff and project stakeholders to produce quality products and marketing materials.
• Educate center personnel on best practices for writin
• Effectively and diplomatically communicate edits and feedback to project stakeholders.
• Support Region 4 events as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional overnight travel; work with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment; maintain emotional control under pressure.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,054 to $80,305 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk.

“Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.