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Legislative Proofreader -Legislative Research Commission

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Legislative Proofreader -Legislative Research Commission

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC 

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Avenue
Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Proofreader in the
Legislative Services Department. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with
neutrality in a politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers
unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members
provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest
to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan;
and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior
approval.

Job Duties:
  • Proofread all documents with a keen eye for detail, typographical errors, formatting, and language that
    might be inflammatory or political.
  • Edit for content, grammar, clarity, phrasing, style, tone, and organization.
  • Compose and edit letters, questionnaires, citations, and other documents.
  • Use The Gregg Reference Manual and Honor and Respect: The Official Guide to Names, Titles, and Forms of
    Address to consistently and accurately edit documents.
  • Assist other staff in making corrections to work product to convey a professional impression on behalf
    of every legislator.
  • Perform necessary research to verify information contained in the document.
  • Report repetitive mistakes to Supervisor for Legislator Services.
  • Adhere to LRC writing style manual.
  • Develop and present training workshops as a professional development tool for LRC staff, upon the
    request of legislative services supervisors.
  • Assist Citations Proofreaders when necessary and time allows.
  • Provide training to legislative assistants on writing skills through workshops, newsletters, and
    individualized instruction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficiency with current office technology, including office IT general business software such as
    Microsoft Office products.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent understanding of authoritative style and reference manuals. (The Gregg Reference Manual and
    Hone and Respect: The Official Guide to Names, Titles, and Forms of Address)
  • Knowledge of correct business English, writing styles, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with colleagues and
    explain corrections in materials and to suggest effective writing techniques to reach target audience.
  • Basic knowledge of the legislative process.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, publishing, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year in education, journalism, publishing, or related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becca Fryman at becca.fryman@kylegislature.gov or 5025648100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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