Writer/Assistant Editor for Austin-Based Publication

Opportunity:
-Join dedicated publication team to write and edit articles and press releases for progressive science-based journal / magazine and website

Education/Experience:
-BA in journalism, communications, English, or related field
-Prefer 1 to 2 years experience as a writer/editor, but would consider recent graduate with superior qualifications

Qualifications:
-Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
-Capable of toggling between journalism and public relations writing
-Ability to interview sources, research subjects, create drafts, and incorporate suggestions from senior editors to produce quality articles
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (competence in Access and Excel a plus)
-Experience with CMS
-Ability to handle multiple assignments with regular deadlines, independently or with other team members
-Experience and/or interest in herbs, anthropology, biology, botany, and/or natural medicine

Benefits:

-Medical, dental, and life insurance
-Paid holidays, vacation, and wellness days
-Earth-friendly, casual work environment