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Reports to
Assistant to President for Publications
Functions
Coordinate, edit, and produce four issues of Technical
Communication annually.
Stipend
The editor shall receive a stipend for successful completion
of the above duties. [Previous editors indicate that the position
requires a
half-time commitment.]
Technical Communication is the quarterly journal of The Society for
Technical Communication with a circulation of 18,000.
Qualifications
o 5 years' experience with publishing for scholarly or
professional audiences
o 5 years' experience (or the equivalent) as an editor
o Excellent oral and written communication skills and the
ability to work under pressure
o Demonstrated track record of having worked independently on
complex products or projects
o Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of facilitation,
team-building, conflict resolution, and coaching
o Broad understanding of the profession of technical
communication
o Keen appreciation of the needs of the practitioner audience
of technical communicators
Applicants must submit the following:
o cover letter describing qualifications for the position
o resume or cv
o list of 3 references with permission to contact
Applications should be mailed to the following address, to be received by
June 30, 1995:
Society for Technical Communication
Attention: Search Committee for Editor of Journal
901 N. Stuart, Suite 904
Arlington, VA 22203-1854
fax: 703-522-2075
