LPRO Editor Job at State of Oregon in Salem

Initial Posting Date :

09 / 19 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 12 / 2025

Agency :

Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range : $5,986 - $8,977

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : LPRO Editor

Job Description :

Come work with Oregon's Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO)! Our mission is to provide professional nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that supports and informs the policymaking process. Our highest priority is to ensure that Oregon's legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

Oregon's Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) is recruiting an Editor to add to our team of professional nonpartisan staff serving the state legislature. This position requires a strong background in technical editing and copyediting, skill and interest in developing new systems, and ability to train others and provide direction. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape editorial processes and policies.

The Editor works independently, exercises excellent judgment, and has strong organizational and time management skills. The Editor also works frequently with teams, both internal to LPRO and with external partners. The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and lead teams in completing multiple complex projects effectively and on time.

Responsibilities of the LPRO Editor include :

• Providing editorial, technical, and publication expertise and services
• Reviewing, revising, and maintaining LPRO's publication guides and templates
• Training legislative and research analysts and assisting with technical aspects of publications
• Publishing public-facing documents and overseeing LPRO's document management system
• Managing publications-related projects
• Ensuring public accessibility and readability of publications

The work of the LPRO Editor takes place on-site in Salem. There may be opportunity for occasional telework depending on work assignments and when it aligns with legislative needs as determined by the Appointing Authority.

About the office : LPRO is a nonpartisan office that supports Oregon's lawmakers and the legislative process by providing staffing to legislative committees and responding to research and analysis requests from lawmakers. LPRO supports Oregonians in engaging with lawmakers and in the legislative process by providing language access services and coordinating public engagement and testimony on behalf of legislative committees.

The Editor's work is primarily in-person, based at the Capitol in Salem, Oregon. In session, LPRO staff are required to work in Salem. In the interim, a hybrid work schedule (partly on-site, partly telework) may be possible.

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LPRO is an exciting workplace, offering a front-row seat to the state decision-making process. Learn more about LPRO and our work in the Oregon Legislature by visiting our website.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORK EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

You may still be considered if you don't have the additional knowledge and skills requested above. However, you must demonstrate a genuine interest in developing the skills and knowledge in the above-mentioned areas.

Applicants most closely matching the requirements and needs of the position will be invited to interview.

To view the position description in its entirety, please click here.

HOW TO QUALIFY :

Your application must demonstrate :

OR,

Preferred Qualifications

Please attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly state your experience, interest in the position and working in a legislative environment, and how your skills are suited to position. Applications received without both documents may not be reviewed.

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