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AFS employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. AFS is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, and currently has a hybrid work policy.
Technical Publications Editor - Hybrid
Full-Time
Benefits OfferedDental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision
Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision
$70,000 to $75,000 per year
The Technical Publications Editor is responsible for proofreading and fact-checking articles for the International Journal of Metalcasting. Editing technical books, papers, articles, and related materials published by the American Foundry Society (AFS), either independently or in collaboration with volunteer committees.
This role ensures content meets AFS’s editorial standards and supports the Society’s mission and strategic goals. The editor works closely with authors, project liaisons, and internal teams to deliver high-quality publications for sale or distribution to members and the public.
Key Accountabilities:
- Proofread and fact-check articles for the International Journal of Metalcasting and AFS Transactions to ensure grammatical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
- Edit technical manuscripts submitted by individuals or committees for new or revised publications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with AFS standards.
- Collaborate with project liaisons and authors to verify content and secure necessary materials to complete each publication.
- Partner with the Vice President of Metalcasting Technical Services to prioritize and manage the editorial workflow, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Support editing needs across departments, including the Technical and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) teams, for special articles and technical projects.
- Maintain and update submission guidelines and formatting standards for authors and contributors.
- Keep up to date with information that affects the in-house editing process.
- Travel annually to the AFS Annual Meeting to support technical publications and engage with stakeholders.
- Perform other editorial, record-keeping, and project duties as assigned.
Required Skills or Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a minor in journalism or communications is preferred.
- Strong technical background in metallurgy, materials science, or metalcasting-related fields.
- Minimum of three years of experience editing scientific or technical publications, journals, or magazines.
- Proficient in applying editorial standards, especially the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
- Familiarity with layout or publishing software is a plus, but not required. ·
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
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Graphic Designer - Hybrid
Full-Time
Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision
$65,000 to $70,000 per year
Are you a creative, detail-driven graphic designer with a passion for print and digital publishing? Join the American Foundry Society (AFS) and help bring two top industry magazines to life through compelling layouts, smart visuals, and polished production.
Perform and manage layout and pre-printing production of magazines and affiliated magazine products from concept to creation to completion, including digital platforms. All art and graphics will align with AFS in achieving its mission and strategic plan goals. The position is a Hybrid role with working from home and in our Schaumburg offices.
Key Accountabilities:
- Coordinate production of magazines and its electronic media internally and with print providers
- Work with editors to design creative, eye-catching artwork and layouts for various magazine items that help communicate the information in the content.
- Update/design and lay out brochures, promos, ads, publications, letters, etc.
- Prepare finished assignments for press.
- Work with outside advertisers to ensure ad materials are in specification and ready for printing or web-posting.
- Keep abreast of current trends in software, technology, and training pertaining to graphic design.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills or Experience:
- Degree in Graphic Design or Art, or comparable experience required.
- Must have 5-7 years previous experience with print and magazine production.
- Previous experience or training in the graphic design field is critical.
- Experience in design for electronic media (websites, e-newsletters, etc.) is preferred.
- Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or comparable programs is required.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
- Must be able to multitask and be a good communicator.
- Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently.
- Must be able to meet deadlines.