National Genealogical Society
Editor, National Genealogical Society Quarterly
Position Available

The National Genealogical Society Quarterly, published since 1912, represents the highest standards of the National Genealogical Society and the genealogical community. It publishes the best in research and genealogical scholarship from all parts of the nation and ethnic groups. Material includes compiled genealogies, case studies, methodology, notes on little-known resources, critical reviews and unpublished sources from private and family archives. It is recognized as one of the premier academic and scholarly journals in the field today. The editor has responsibility for assuring that the NGSQ maintains its stellar reputation and that its articles continue to represent the best in genealogical research and knowledge.

Responsibilities: The editor will be expected to:

• solicit, acquire, appraise, arrange peer review of, select, and edit all articles to be published in the Quarterly.
• maintain a panel of advisors who represent the highest ranks of American genealogical scholarship.
• supervise the journal’s editorial assistants, proofreaders, indexer, and book review editor.
• prepare articles, cover, and graphics for transmittal to the printer.
• work with the printer throughout the publication process.
• respond promptly and process all editorial correspondence.
• judge (with other panel members) submissions to the NGS Family History Writing Contest.

Compensation: The editor is employed as an independent contractor. Compensation is in the mid-five figures.

Qualifications: Ten or more years experience in professional or serious genealogical research. Demonstrated skill in performing complex research, analyzing conflicting data and reaching sound conclusions. Knowledge of good grammar, sentence construction, and a wide vocabulary are essential. The applicant must be able to make a writer’s good work easy for the reader to understand, to follow the writer’s flow and thinking process as well as comprehend the purpose and meaning of the article. The position requires desktop publishing experience, the ability to work with multiple authors, and the proven ability to adhere to deadlines.

Preference will be given to those with academic and genealogical credentials, extensive editorial experience and a wide range of knowledge of a variety of genealogical specialties, time-periods, ethnicities and research methods.

Application Process: Please submit the following four items: a) a resume; b) a brief, unedited article, written by yourself, of the type that would be appropriate for inclusion in the NGSQ; c) a brief statement as to what you feel should be the mission and philosophy of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly; and (d) what, if anything, you would change about the Quarterly if you were selected as editor.

Early application is encouraged. The selection process will begin immediately. No application will be accepted after 1 July 2002.

Please send material to Marsha Hoffman Rising, Chair, Recruitment Task Committee, 2324 E. Nottingham St., Springfield, MO 65804-7821. Electronic submissions may be made to MHRising@email.msn.com.

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