Tax Notes

"Editor in Chief, Tax Notes International"

Tax Notes

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Plans, edits, and has overall responsibility for a principal publication.
  • Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication; may develop all or part of the content.
  • Generally, has a law degree or acquired technical expertise; provides editorial guidance to staff.
  • Maintains contacts with government officials; liaises with sales and marketing to assist advertising.
  • May write editorials and conduct weekly editorial meetings.
  • Monitors and manages writing editorial assignments, edits special reports, viewpoints, etc., and evaluates articles for publishing from outside authors and correspondents.
  • Plans each issue and coordinates the flow of copy.
  • Communicates with outside authors regarding manuscript preparation through meetings, phone, and e-mail; resolves problems and sets schedules.
  • Edits for substance, style, and accuracy; conducts research; ensures proper citation style.
  • Tracks major tax-related issues to ensure coverage in print and online.
  • Responsible for long-range planning, including additional features, design, and layout of publication.
  • Solicits new material and obtains permission to publish commentary from other sources.
  • Works closely with sales and marketing to assist in maximizing the advertising potential of the product.
  • Keeps abreast of current events in tax law through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials and others.
  • Participates in company-sponsored conferences, roundtable discussions, etc.
  • Adheres to company style guide and established publication deadlines.
  • Responds to internal and external queries related to published articles; communicates with members of the press as well as government officials.
  • Supervises subordinate staff, including hiring, recommending raises, disciplinary actions, and termination.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of writing and editing concepts and principles
  • Must be able to evaluate content for grammar, clarity, and coherence
  • Technical expertise in tax law, generally acquired through education, but may be acquired on the job
  • Ability to apply knowledge of tax law and writing concepts in a flexible, appropriate manner to diverse media and formats
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain rapport
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced team environment
  • Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Windows

Requirements

  • JD with LLM in Tax strongly preferred but advanced degree will be considered
  • 6+ years of experience in editing, copy editing print and electronic products, including experience in substantive editing of print documents for online presentation
  • Previous experience in tax publishing preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of standard style manuals
  • Must display sound judgment and problem-solving skills