Publications Specialist – Research Department : District of Columbia

IBEW
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Publications Specialist
Research Department

Based in Washington, DC

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is looking for a Publications Specialist to work in our Research Department.

The IBEW represents approximately 700,000 active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and is a strong advocate for social and economic justice. To learn more, please visit www.ibew.org.

The IBEW offers a 35-hour work week, excellent benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in publishing.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience reading and evaluating manuscripts or other content submitted for publication to ensure they are well written and logically structured; ability to adjust tone and arguments for a variety of audiences.
• Experience designing publications using InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience preparing documents and artwork for commercial printers; knowledge of file compatibility, font selection, and color theory.
• Knowledge of editorial, production, and printing processes and procedures.

To Apply
Please submit your résumé, along with work samples reflecting experience and qualifications to: Personnel@ibew.org.