Tax Law Editor I (Federal)
The candidate will write and edit copy for Tax Management portfolios, journals, and bulletins that allows company to provide analysis of simple to moderately complex tax developments. Review for substantive accuracy, spelling, grammar, and format, and write copy for inclusion in Tax Management products. Update portfolios by adding, deleting, or modifying content to reflect relevant developments. Edit additional content that may include material written by outside authors or other Tax Law Editors. Add discussion when appropriate. Respond to subscriber inquiries and communicate product knowledge to field sales force and marketing department personnel. Assume direct product responsibility for all editorial functions and oversee the release of journals written by outside tax counsel, including meeting page counts and publication deadlines. Participate in special projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
The candidate should have J.D. degree or CPA certification with one basic tax course, and at least one other tax course in any of the following: state and local taxation, corporate tax, partnership tax, compensation planning, international taxation, or taxation of estates, gifts, and trusts. Must have excellent writing, editing, and researching skills. Should have knowledge of current Federal, state, or foreign country tax law, including some specialized knowledge on assigned subject area. Must have an ability to analyze tax materials dealing with a variety of topics and to write original analytical material as well as ability to use text editing systems effectively with company training and apply rules as dictated by Tax Management style manual and other uniform citation systems. Experience in a tax-related position involving more than tax return preparation or reporting (e.g., law or accounting firm) is preferred. Editorial experience in tax law (involving more than reporting only) is also preferred.
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