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Editor

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$73K - $78K/yr

Job Summary VIZ Media is looking to add two Editors to our publishing department - come join a team ... Knowledge about book publishing, comics, manga, or anime * Experience writing and editing high ...

Experience with AI tools for content creation, ideation, editing, and trend analysis. * Ability to bridge the gap between traditional cinematic craft and the frontier of Generative AI. * Proven ...

Senior Editor

New York, NY ยท On-site

$105K - $180K/yr

Commission and edit essays, interviews, and contextual pieces tied to Book Club selections, working closely with The Atlantic's books editors, as well as with Atlantic staff writers and outside ...

Senior Editor

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$105K - $180K/yr

Commission and edit essays, interviews, and contextual pieces tied to Book Club selections, working closely with The Atlantic's books editors, as well as with Atlantic staff writers and outside ...

Senior Editor

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$105K - $180K/yr

Commission and edit essays, interviews, and contextual pieces tied to Book Club selections, working closely with The Atlantic's books editors, as well as with Atlantic staff writers and outside ...

Reporting to the Publisher, the Editor takes primary responsibility for the editing and ... Coordinate color proofing and other stages of book production with internal and external parties ...

Assume responsibility for assigned editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; partner with art director and designers to provide illustration; copywriting ...

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights, Design, and Production, and overseeing freelance contractors. Assists with the training and development ...

Senior Editor, Books

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$76K - $87K/yr

The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts; managing manuscript ...

$76K - $87K/yr

The Senior Editor, Books, is responsible for coordinating editorial and production aspects of assigned projects, including substantive editing of chapter and book manuscripts; managing manuscript ...

The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights, Design, and Production, and overseeing freelance contractors. Assists with the training and development ...

The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights, Design, and Production, and overseeing freelance contractors. Assists with the training and development ...

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Writer/Editor Consultant - Institutional History Book Project

Somerville, MA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Description:

ADA Forsyth Institute, a globally recognized dental research institution with more than a century of scientific leadership and innovation, seeks an experienced journalist, writer, or editor to assist in the development of a book documenting the Institute's history and its evolution as a pioneer in dental and oral health research.

The project has archival materials, research data, and interviews. There is a draft manuscript for much of the text. 

The selected consultant will help synthesize, organize, write, and edit these materials into a compelling and cohesive narrative suitable for publication.


The consultant will collaborate with Institute leadership, Communications, and Senior Investigator to ensure the manuscript accurately reflects Forsyth's history, scientific contributions, and lasting impact on the field.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience researching, writing, and editing books.
  • Strong journalism, nonfiction writing, or editorial background.
  • Experience covering healthcare, science, medicine, public health, or related topics.
  • Knowledge of the history of science, medicine, or research institutions is preferred.
  • Excellent research, interviewing, writing, and communication skills.

Compensation
This is a project-based consulting engagement. Compensation will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications and will be structured around agreed-upon project milestones and deliverables.


To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:

  • A brief statement describing their interest in and qualifications for the      project;
  • A résumé or CV; and
  • Links to published articles, books, writing samples, or other relevant work.


 ADA Forsyth Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.   Requirements: