Assistant Project Editor |
| Nov. 11, 2009 - Dec. 11, 2009 |
| Location: | Guilford, CT |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Editorial |
| Description: | The Assistant Project Editor project-manages approximately 10 to 20 titles per year as assigned by Managing Editor. The Assistant Project Editor ensures manuscripts meet company standards and conforms to the vision of the work as described in the authors contract, while Working closely with the Acquisition Editor in matters pertaining to author management and style of work.
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| Duties: | Performs structural edit and line edit as necessary.
Runs manuscripts through software to check for plagiarism.
Hires copyeditors, sends copyedited manuscript to author, and works with author to resolve queries.
Reviews authors changes.
Transmits manuscript and art to Design/Layout.
Fills out all paperwork as necessary.
Sets up and manages book files on editorial drive.
Hires proofreaders and indexers as necessary, and works with author to resolve final queries.
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: | Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel and track changes in Word.
Ability to work electronically, manage content accordingly, and perform fact checks on titles online.
Excellent communication skills.
Familiarity with editing maps a plus.
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