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.
To view the position description in its entirety, please click here.
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:
- Principles and techniques of research, analysis, writing, and presentation
- Office processes and policies as described in multiple manuals and job aids
- Style guides including Chicago Manual of Style and Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.
Skill in:
- Written and oral communication
- Proofreading and technical editing
- Using dictionaries, handbooks, and other reference material
- Using computers and software applications for research, document preparation, database management, and publishing
- Interpreting and explaining information
Ability to:
- Make editorial decisions
- Verify citations and supporting documentation using multiple resources, including but not limited to Bluebook Uniform System of Citation and Chicago Manual of Style.
- Convey technical information to a wide variety of audiences
- Read for logic and flow and to correct errors in grammar, syntax, punctuation, and formatting
- Perform written and oral proofreading
- Follow extensive process documentation as well as complex and intricate workflow processes
- Multitask, switch between different tasks quickly, remain organized and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Work in a team setting
- Maintain an impartial, nonpartisan perspective in a political environment
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism, communications, or a related field; and,
- Three or more years of related experience.
OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English, writing, journalism, communications, or a related field
- Understanding of and experience working in a legislative process
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.
TO APPLY:
- CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking “Apply”, update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
- Attach your letter of interest including how your work history and education meet the minimum and desired skills listed in the position description. Applications submitted without a letter of interest may not be reviewed.
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
- Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within other off-site buildings as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable, and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or other offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
- Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans’ preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
- The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by roughly 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
- The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
- An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
- Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected] or (503) 986-1373.
- The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.
