Assistant Project Manager |
| April 03, 2008 - May 12, 2008 |
| Location: | Guilford, CT |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Editorial |
| Duties: | Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project manages approximately 15 to 25 titles per year as assigned by Managing Editor.
• Ensures manuscripts meet company standards and conforms to the vision of the work as described in the author’s contract.
• Works closely with the Acquisition Editor in matters pertaining to author management and style of work.
• Performs structural edit and line edit as necessary.
• Runs manuscripts through software to check for plagiarism.
• Reviews author’s changes.
• Transmits manuscript and art to Design/Layout.
• Fills out all paperwork as necessary.
• Sets up and manages book files on editorial drive.
• Manages freelancer costs and keeps books on budget.
• Contributes ideas and perspective on systems and process to increase efficiency.
• Attends weekly production meetings and other meetings as necessary to facilitate book process.
• Manages information, such as title information for various reports and meetings, entering information into the title management software system as necessary.
• Keeps books on schedule.
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| Qualifications: | Required Skill Competencies:
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel and track changes in Word.
• Must be able to work electronically and to manage content accordingly, and perform fact checks on titles online.
• Excellent communication skills.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of book publishing experience necessary.
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