The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is seeking an Editor who will have primary responsibility for editing and preparing the Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology (JCPT). JCPT is a monthly, peer-reviewed technical journal. A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two year’s editing experience is required, and 5 year’s experience preferred.

Specific Duties
• Ensure the timely publication of JCPT
• Review and edit all content material, except advertisements, to SPE grammar and style standards
• Send edited manuscripts to authors and receive corrections
• Coordinate with SPE’s composition and printing vendors to ensure timely publication
• Coordinate advertising placement in cooperation with Publishing Services staff
• Review and approve all page proofs
• Coordinate and monitor support contractors as assigned
• Obtain cover photos
• Work with the Editorial Review Board member responsible for each issue in developing the content of each issue, and develop a table of contents for the issue
• Where necessary, work with the Editorial Assistant to encourage authors to submit timely revisions to their papers to meet publication timelines
• Work with the Editorial Review Board to determine editorial calendar
• Attend JCPT Editorial Review Board meetings and record actions in minutes
• Submit table of contents to advertising sales personnel
• Work with the Editorial Assistant to expedite review of papers
• Work with the Editorial Assistant to collect and maintain journal performance statistics
• Assure the timely return of pdf content from the composition vendor to allow the Editorial Assistant to post the online version of the publication
• Coordinate with Publishing Services staff on production matters
• Additional responsibilities related to SPE’s other peer-reviewed journals or to books may be assigned

Required Experience/Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field
• Two years editing experience required, with five years preferred
• Knowledge of petroleum exploration and production technologies helpful
• Excellent editing skills
• Detail oriented
• Well organized
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• MS Office experience (Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with desktop computer programs helpful
• Excellent grammar and punctuation
• Self motivated
• Team player
• Ability to meet deadlines

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