Editor (Jefferson City, MO, US, 65102) @ mogovt1

Requisition Id: 4945 Salary: $59,508.00 - $74,268.00 Salary Grade: S9 Job Location: Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) Closing Date: November 30, 2026 Interview Date: TBD Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC. To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Nichole L Terrill at [email protected] or at 573-522-4115, ext. 3245, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

• Summary/Objective Lead the development of print, digital, and web media to ensure high-quality, accurate, and entertaining products are delivered to both internal and external consumers.
• Essential Job Duties Edit and write for scheduled/unscheduled publications, including for-sale books and field guides; calendars; Missouri Conservationist and Xplor magazines; hunting and fishing regulations booklets; Discover Nature Schools student books and teacher guides; the MDC Style Guide; MDC Online Field Guide; statewide brochures; fliers; internal communications documents, etc.
• Provide coaching for internal, external, and freelance authors.
• Develop production schedules and manage projects to completion by collaborating with content providers, art and design staff, and reviewers.
• Assist with vendor contract development, budgetary compliance, and invoice processing.
• Coordinate efforts with leadership, communications staff, program managers, director’s office, central office staff, and field staff.
• Ensure that products reflect the department’s mission, priorities, and internal/external stakeholder interests and needs.
• Ancillary Job Duties Serve on internal and external committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Conservation, or related.
• At least four (4) years of professional writing or editing experience.
• Production management experience and experience with InDesign preferred.
• Experience with creating accessible publications preferred.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Professional writing and editing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Be an active collaborator with writers, editors, designers, and others on creative solutions.
• Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating, and responding to the needs of readers.
• Ability to coach and challenge others to achieve their writing potential.
• Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow AP style and custom in-house style rules to guide writing and editing.
• Ability to use office equipment such as copier, multi-line phone system, scanner, and computer.
• Forestry/Fish/Wildlife knowledge preferred.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight, as needed.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours, as needed.
• Work Environment Work is performed in standard office environment.
• Physical Abilities Remain in a stationary position up to 70% of the time.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Position self to access items on shelves, under desks or in high or low areas.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
• This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
• Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.
• Exemption Status/Special Notes This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.
• The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.
• All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment. All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.