Assistant Editor
Detroit, MI · On-site
Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and manuscript clean up, and interfacing with authors, contributors andeditors. * Provideassistance in ...
Assistant Editor
Detroit, MI · On-site
Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and manuscript clean up, and interfacing with authors, contributors andeditors. * Provideassistance in ...
Project Editor
Turners Falls, MA · On-site
$53K/yr
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
Project Editor
Turners Falls, MA · On-site
$53K/yr
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
Project Editor
Turners Falls, MA · On-site
$53K/hr
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
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Project Editor
Turners Falls, MA · On-site
$53K/hr
Performs manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy ... Partners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract ...
Our brands deliver services in three professional areas: • Editing (www.enago.com) • ... Appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style ...
Our brands deliver services in three professional areas: • Editing (www.enago.com) • ... Appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style ...
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Editing (www.enago.com) Translation (www.ulatus.com) Transcription (www.voxtab.com) Since our ... Appropriate manuscript format* that conforms to academic conventions in terms of citation style ...
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Production Manager, Norton Lifetime Learning
$65K - $70K/yr
... delivery of manuscript materials, work with external vendors and freelancers on designs ... editing, design, digital production, metadata, and operations. Strong technical acumen, project ...
Production Manager, Norton Lifetime Learning
$65K - $70K/yr
... delivery of manuscript materials, work with external vendors and freelancers on designs ... editing, design, digital production, metadata, and operations. Strong technical acumen, project ...
Production Manager, Norton Lifetime Learning
$65K - $70K/yr
... delivery of manuscript materials, work with external vendors and freelancers on designs ... editing, design, digital production, metadata, and operations. Strong technical acumen, project ...
Production Manager, Norton Lifetime Learning
$65K - $70K/yr
... delivery of manuscript materials, work with external vendors and freelancers on designs ... editing, design, digital production, metadata, and operations. Strong technical acumen, project ...
Developmental Editor
Shelter Island, NY · On-site
Continually assess manuscript content at a high level * Manage the book-development process so that ... If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample. This is a freelance ...
Developmental Editor
Shelter Island, NY · On-site
Continually assess manuscript content at a high level * Manage the book-development process so that ... If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample. This is a freelance ...
Continually assess manuscript content at a high level * Manage the book-development process so that ... If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample. This is a freelance ...
Continually assess manuscript content at a high level * Manage the book-development process so that ... If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample. This is a freelance ...
Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. * Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. * Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. * Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. * Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
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Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. * Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. * Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
Oversee any freelance copyeditor who has been signed up to help with this. * Read developed ... Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files. * Review page sets to ensure everything is in ...
This position will oversee front-list titles from transmittal of final manuscript to bound books ... Coordinates with the design teams and freelance editors, collates corrections from freelancers and ...
This position will oversee front-list titles from transmittal of final manuscript to bound books ... Coordinates with the design teams and freelance editors, collates corrections from freelancers and ...
This position will oversee front-list titles from transmittal of final manuscript to bound books ... Coordinates with the design teams and freelance editors, collates corrections from freelancers and ...
This position will oversee front-list titles from transmittal of final manuscript to bound books ... Coordinates with the design teams and freelance editors, collates corrections from freelancers and ...
Insights Production Editor(Remote)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
This will include preparing the manuscript for design and graphics, hiring and supervising freelance copyeditors and proofreaders, and working closely with the managing editor and other members of ...
Insights Production Editor(Remote)
Manhattan, NY · On-site +1
This will include preparing the manuscript for design and graphics, hiring and supervising freelance copyeditors and proofreaders, and working closely with the managing editor and other members of ...
Temporary Society Peer Review and Educ Prog Admin
Piscataway, NJ · On-site
$18.25 - $23.75/hr
This includes: • Database and manuscript processing and handling. • Prepare and maintain system ... editing and knowledge of related software. -Positive, customer-focused attitude in dealing with a ...
Temporary Society Peer Review and Educ Prog Admin
Piscataway, NJ · On-site
$18.25 - $23.75/hr
This includes: • Database and manuscript processing and handling. • Prepare and maintain system ... editing and knowledge of related software. -Positive, customer-focused attitude in dealing with a ...
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded video professional who can manage both production and editing ... TEMPORARY
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded video professional who can manage both production and editing ... TEMPORARY
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Wayne State University rating
7.6
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Job description
POSITIONPURPOSE
Provide editorialassistance in the development and processing of manuscripts to ensure timelyand quality publication of books.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assistin all facets of manuscript development. Assist in reviewing unsolicited manuscripts and proposals, securingappropriate and qualified reviewers, and preparing materials for editorialboard review. Maintain and monitormanuscript review and publication schedules.
- Assistin all facets of editorial work. Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and manuscript clean up, and interfacing with authors, contributors andeditors.
- Provideassistance in screening and selecting book proposals and manuscripts; verifywriting competence; update department databases. Assist in developing materials forpublications; maintain and monitor manuscript editing and copyeditingschedules.
- Preparecorrespondence, transmittals and communications; assist in coordinatingprojects; perform miscellaneous administrative support functions.
- Performrelated work as assigned.
ADDITIONALCOMMENTS
Thisclassification is designed to provide routine editorial assistance in thedevelopment and processing of manuscripts for publication. Skills inproofreading and editing and some understanding of scholarly book publishingare preferred. Work activities requireproviding assistance in all facets of manuscript preparation, editorial workand publication. Work activities requireinterfacing with freelancers (copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, etc.)authors and internal editorial staff. This classification is generally assigned to the University Press withinthe University Library System. Thisclassification reports to and receives technical guidance from a managementlevel position.
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Detroit, MI, US
Year founded
1868