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Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Book Department Editor Reports to : Vice President of Editorial and Director of Editorial, Book ... Engaging and reviewing the work of freelance proofreaders and indexers * Working through projects ...

VIABILITY, Inc

Book Editing and Proofreading

We are looking for an experienced editor and proofreader to support our affordable book editing and ... The role involves copy editing, proofreading, checking formatting issues, tracking changes, meeting ...

Psychiatry

Senior Editor, Books

Washington, DC · On-site

$76K - $87K/yr

Manages, reviews, and oversees the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers ... Provides input on cover design and reviews cover design and marketing copy for accuracy and ...

Psychiatry

$76K - $87K/yr

Manages, reviews, and oversees the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers ... Provides input on cover design and reviews cover design and marketing copy for accuracy and ...

Macmillan

Senior Production Editor

Manhattan, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

Hiring freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and reviewing their work through all ... Copyediting jacket/cover copy and ancillary marketing material, including sales quotes, reading ...

Viident Publishing

Senior Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Copyediting and proofreading necessary copy and ancillary materials * Editing throughout all stages ... This person may also be responsible for vetting freelance copyeditors/proofreaders and other ...

Macmillan Learning

Senior Production Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Hiring freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and reviewing their work through all ... Copyediting jacket/cover copy and ancillary marketing material, including sales quotes, reading ...

Macmillan

Senior Production Editor

$70K - $75K/yr

Hiring freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and reviewing their work through all ... Copyediting jacket/cover copy and ancillary marketing material, including sales quotes, reading ...

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Project Editor | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

Ada, MI • On-site

Baker Book House Company
Retail • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 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.

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