Research Editor - Seasonal Texas Legislative Council Austin TX

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Posted: Sept. 7, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Sept. 22, 2022

Title

Research Editor—Seasonal

Texas Legislative Council

Austin

STARTING SALARY

: $3,000/month

Who We Are

The Texas Legislative Council is an independent, nonpartisan legislative support agency that serves as a source of impartial research and information. The research editor is a sessional position within the council's research division that runs through the end of May 2023 with the possibility of regular employment thereafter. Duties include editing legislative documents, online content, print publications, memoranda and correspondence. The council allows for hybrid remote work in certain circumstances.

Who You Are

We are looking for candidates who have a working knowledge of the legislative process and the structure and functions of state government. Successful candidates will also have an ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to a change of pace in workload.

What You'll Do

Primary responsibilities for this position include: Digitally editing documents produced by research staff (including resolutions, bill analyses, memoranda and online content) for grammar, spelling, accuracy and form.

Working with drafters and reviewers to ensure accuracy.

Performing other duties as assigned

Additional Compensation

Vacation balance paid out for those with six months of continuous state service. Compensatory time balance paid out upon completion of working through May 31, 2023.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism or a related field. Copy editing or proofreading experience preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

Thorough knowledge of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling and general rules of style.

Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skill in the use of word processing and other relevant software applications.

Ability to work overtime and irregular hours as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits

Medical insurance paid for full-time employees.

Optional benefits such as dental, vision and life insurance available.

Eight hours of sick leave per month.

Eight hours of vacation leave per month.

Compensatory time earned for any hours worked beyond regularly scheduled hours.

Council employees receive free garage parking in the downtown area, and we are in walking distance of many different bus routes and other public transportation options.

To Apply

To be considered, an applicant must submit a resume and a completed State of Texas Application for Employment (available on the council's website: https://tlc.texas.gov/employment

Submit requested documentation by:

Email

TLCCareers@tlc.texas.gov

(preferred method)

Fax

(512) 936-1064

Mail

Human Resources Office

Texas Legislative Council

P.O. Box 12128, Capitol Station

Austin, TX 78711-2128

As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S. must be provided. Requests for accommodation and/or services in the application process should be made to the above-cited contact

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