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GIA Positions
Job Title: Technical Editor, Gems & Gemology
Department: Gems & Gemology
City: Carlsbad, CA
Reports To: Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gems & Gemology
Primary Functions:
The primary responsibility is to facilitate the editing and production of high-quality technical materials for Gems & Gemology and other publications issued by that department, working with contributors from within and outside of GIA, by performing the following duties.
Requirements:
Master's degree (M. A. or M. S.) from four-year college or university required, preferably in Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field; and four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Graduate Gemologist diploma preferred.
Ability to edit a technical journal.
Strong knowledge of English; facility with technical language.
Knowledge of gemology and one or more related disciplines, such as geology, physics, and/or chemistry.
Strong word processing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Responsibilities:
Edits articles and technical Lab Notes, Gem New International entries, and Gemological Abstracts for Gems & Gemology.
Works with authors and editors to develop articles and regular features.
Interacts with Art Director, authors, and photographers regarding technical illustrations in the journal.
Participates in editing the Gems & Gemology in Review monograph series.
Organizes and edits the proceedings of the Gemological Research Conference.
Edits other technical publications managed by the Gems & Gemology department.
Researches and writes articles, news items, and website items. May travel domestically and/or internationally.
Directly supervises the work of selected staff members.
Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
If you are interested in this position, please attach your resume to an email and submit to
RecruiterLab@gia.edu.
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