Tax Analysts
Location
Falls Church, VA | United States
Job description
Tax Analysts, publisher of Tax Notes, is the leading global publisher and essential source of news and analysis for over 150,000 tax professionals, with correspondents in more than 125 countries, and close to 200 local talented professionals. Our Culture and Values encompass transparency and passion around cultivating an environment that embraces collaboration and innovation. Tax Analysts offers a hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 days WFH), work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package.
SUMMARY: Writes and edits news stories, commentary, and other editorial content for publication. Works with commentary staff on accepting and rejecting incoming outside articles, and helps to assign and develop analysis articles. Writes and edits weekly magazine content, including “From the Editor” features. Helps supervise and perform final magazine production and quality control. Tasks may vary depending on team needs as determined by the publication Editor-in-Chief. Serves as the primary backup for the editor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial department objectives.
1. Edits legal summaries, abstracts, highlights, articles, and special reports for print and electronic publication.
2. Reads and reviews potential articles for publication from both in-house and outside authors.
3. Interprets, analyzes, and writes articles or summaries of source material, including cases, rulings, procedur es, regulations, court decisions, congressional activity, etc.
4. Keeps abreast of current events through pertinent literature, media, and contacts with government officials, tax professionals, industry groups, and others.
5. Enters information in the Content Management System.
6. May participate in company-sponsored conferences, roundtable discussions, etc.
7. Assists the editor with coordinating with other editorial departments to assure quality of published articles.
8. Helps produce, edit, and coordinate special magazine features, including anniversary, year-in-review, and other longer-term pieces.
9. Writes headlines, subheads, magazine content, and photo captions as needed or required.
10. Responds to internal and external queries related to content.
11. Edits for substance, style, and accurateness, conducts research as needed, and ensures proper citation style.
12. In the absence of the editor, supervises magazine staff and ensures a continuing high quality of editing and writing.
13. Adheres to established publication deadlines, and company style guide.
Requirements
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods, talk and hear; use hands to type, file, handle or feel; reach with arms. Have visual acuity to use a computer and keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, read extensively. Occasionally required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
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