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Managing Editor II

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Serving as the primary point of contact for journal stakeholders, the Managing Editor II ensures that editorial workflows meet established standards for quality, productivity, and timeliness. This ...

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Glen Allen, VA · On-site

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Journals Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $20.25/hr

Work with societies and journal editors on general problem solving. * Production: Oversee production work of up to 2-3 journals which includes copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, desktop ...

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Assistant Project Editor, Journals

Lincoln, NE • On-site

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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$15.86/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate all phases of journals workflow, including editorial, production, and manufacture, to ensure timely publication.

  • Maintain communication with journal editors, freelancers, print vendors, and internal staff members throughout the publication process.

  • Supervise student interns involved in the journals workflow.

Job description

Position Information
Position Information
EEO Statement
Working Title
Assistant Project Editor, Journals
Department
University Press-0933
Requisition Number
S_260626
Posting Open Date
08/05/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
08/19/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
The Assistant Project Editor, Journals, has the primary responsibility of coordinating all phases of journals workflow-including editorial, production, and manufacture, ensuring timely production of high-quality journals. The Assistant Project Editor is required to prioritize work appropriately and meet steady turnaround demands while maintaining high-quality standards for publications with minimal supervision. This position will maintain continuous communication with journal editors, freelancers, print vendors, and internal staff members and will supervise student interns.
This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with the University of Nebraska's Alternative Worksite program. More information is available at https://nebraska.edu/alternative-worksite.
About Us:At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English or related humanities; additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must have detailed working knowledge of well-known style guides and electronic editing using Microsoft Word's track changes feature.
  • Excellent editorial, grammar, writing, and communication skills.
  • Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational, judgment, and decision making skills. Attention to detail and follow through.
  • Ability to work under pressure to prioritize and to manage projects with multiple, competing, deadlines successfully.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in publishing or scholarly publishing.
  • Experience with manuscript preparation, copyediting, proof checking, and production processes.
  • Experience communicating with editors, author, or clients in general.
  • Existing knowledge of publishing-related copyright/permission requirements.
  • Experience with Scribe's Well-Formed Document Workflow.
  • Experience using Firebrand's Title Management Module, or another title-management program.

Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated project editor who is familiar with the workflows and publishing schedules of scholarly journals.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$15.865/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Ember Welsch
ewelsch2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)
Office/Service
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
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Planned Hire Date:
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