Senior Historical Publications Editor- MOH60083996

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
• Division
• Museum of History
• Job Classification Title
• Historic Publications Editor (NS)
• Position Number
• 60083996
• Grade
• NC10

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to apply historical knowledge and editorial expertise to produce compelling, coherent, and impactful content that resonates with readers and museum visitors. The senior editor upholds rigorous standards of accuracy, consistency, and style while working with the executive editor to shape content strategies and refine the overall editorial vision.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Managing the production of one of two museum publications, including content curation, collaboration, fact checking, editing, project management, and stakeholder meeting.
• Collaborating closely with curators, educators, graphic designers, and other communication staff to develop engaging, accurate, and accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Coordinating editorial production schedules, tracking revisions and approvals, and maintaining editorial records and final content for assigned projects.
• Editing and proofreading a wide variety of materials, including exhibit text, educational resources, website content, digital publications, marketing.
• Maintaining institutional tone, style, and editorial guidelines to ensure consistency across all museum communications.
• Identifying opportunities to improve editorial processes, strengthen collaboration among staff, and increase consistency and efficiency in the development of content.
• Helping executive editor establish standards and practices for accessible, plain-language, and audience centered writing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $43,627-$60,244

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.
• Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Knowledge of professional editing, proofreading, writing, and publication practices. CMOS experience preferred.
• Ability to edit complex historical, educational, and institutional material while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and the author's intended meaning.
• Experience developing editorial standards, style guides, content processes, or other tools to support consistency and quality across an organization.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, contributors, and review processes simultaneously.
• Ability to translate complex or specialized information into clear, accessible, and engaging content for general audiences.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work the schedule Monday - Friday 8am -5pm with Occasional Night and Weekend work required as needed
• This position is located at: Museum of History
• 3100 Smoketree CT
• Raleigh, NC, 27604

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Master's degree in English, journalism, history, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, history or related field from an appropriately accredited institution
• AND two years of experience in a profession requiring research and/or editing as a major job skill
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

The Communications and Public Engagement Section connects people to North Carolina's history by crafting clear, compelling, and inclusive stories across print, digital, and public platforms. This section comprises a team of ten staff members responsible for museum communications, marketing, digital content, web services, editorial, and graphic design.

Division Description

The Division of State History Museums collects, preserves, and shares stories and artifacts of North Carolina's rich and complex history locally, regionally, nationally, and globally-by collecting artifacts and telling the stories that connect the past to the present. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, we provide accessible, inclusive experiences both onsite and virtually.

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Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Employment Eligibility

• CONTACT INFORMATION: N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
• Division of Human Resources
• 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601