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Contributions Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$140K - $165K/yr

The Free Press is growing fast. We need an editor who can respond quickly to news events, craft ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Contributions Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The Free Press is growing fast. We need an editor who can respond quickly to news events, craft ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

The Free Press is growing fast. We need editors who can respond quickly to news events, craft smart ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

The Free Press is growing fast. We need editors who can respond quickly to news events, craft smart ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

The Free Press is growing fast. We need editors who can respond quickly to news events, craft smart ... Develop and maintain strong relationships with writers, academics, journalists, and other potential ...

Editor (Science)

Greenville, SC · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial ... You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject ...

ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives ... You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject ...

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... University Press Acquisitions Department, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and ... Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal ...

Acquisitions Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Posting Description ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press, will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science ...

... University Press Acquisitions Department, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and ... Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal ...

... University Press Acquisitions Department, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and ... Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes. Harvard has an equal ...

The Assistant Editor manages many aspects of the Cornerstone Press editorial department, which is ... (10) academic staff members. The department prides itself with providing students with the ...

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science, education, and ...

As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial ... You function within the context of a product-line team and focus on a specific academic subject ...

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Project Editor | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

Ada, MI • On-site

Baker Book House Company
Retail • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description


Title: Project Editor
Reports to: Managing Editor
Department: Editorial | Baker Academic + Brazos Press
Location: Baker Publishing Group Office, Ada, MN (onsite only)
Hours: Full-time 40 hours
FLSA: Exempt
Position Objective:
To guide assigned titles through the editorial process from accepted manuscript to production-ready files and to work cooperatively with other project editors, departments, and authors to ensure a smooth editorial process.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Manage the schedules of assigned projects, adjusting time spent on various stages to ensure on-time delivery of each project.
  • Work constructively and diplomatically with authors.
  • Copyedit and/or proofread assigned titles, as time allows, knowledgeably applying Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed., and house style guides.
  • Hire appropriate freelance editors and proofreaders and closely review their work.
  • Work with the Managing Editor to set appropriate project budgets and adhere to them.
  • Communicate and coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure quality and on-time publications.
  • Attend and actively participate in regular editorial meetings.
  • Cooperate with editorial peers in refining editorial procedures and standards.

Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or closely related subjects
  • 3+ years of book-editing experience
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Solid knowledge of the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and editing and proofreading techniques
  • Knowledge of the Bible
  • Working knowledge of biblical languages
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated

Compensation & Benefits
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. This role includes BPG's full benefits package - health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and short/long-term disability coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) eligibility after three months.
Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a company that believes in the inherent diversity reflected in the kingdom of God, Baker Book House Company is committed to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the books we publish, in our community of employees, and in the way we conduct ourselves in our workplace and in the marketplace.