Editor - MO Revisor of Statutes

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location:

This position is in person and will be located at the Missouri Capitol Building, Room 117-A, Jefferson City, MO. Why you'll love this position: The Committee on Legislative Research is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Editor - Missouri Revisor of Statutes to join our team. This position plays a key role in reviewing, editing, and preparing legislative materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities - What you'll do The editor assists the Revisor and Assistant Revisor in styling and publishing the Revised Statutes of Missouri, This job includes reading, proofreading, and styling legislation for inclusion in the Revised Statutes as well as the Missouri Session Laws. The editor will also be expected to assume some clerical functions and ideally some programming or web design duties. The Missouri Revisor's office is a non-partisan division oof the Joint Committee on Legislative Research. Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field or commensurate experience in publishing. Fluency in Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous professional experience in newspaper, book, or magazine publishing, in computer programming or web design, or in a legal or governmental office. Knowledge of APA, Bluebook, or other academic styling and citation rules. Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Word Perfect. Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: Please send resume and cover letter to: Missouri Revisor of Statutes, Capitol Building Room 117-A, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or documents can also be submitted electronically to: revisor@lr.mo.gov. The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.