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| Title: | Assistant Managing Editor-H&SS Journals |
| Description: | https://www.dukeupress.edu/About/Job-Opportunities/Job-Postings/Asst-Managing-Editor-(Coordinating-Editor)
Duke University Press seeks to hire a Journals Assistant Managing Editor to oversee editorial processes for a set of journals primarily, but not exclusively, in the humanities and social sciences; to ensure the editorial quality of that set of journals, and balance this objective with schedules. The Assistant Managing Editor has solid editorial experience and excellent project management skills; demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions and to solve problems independently; and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning. If you’re interested in this opportunity please submit the University-required electronic application, including your résumé and cover letter, before close of the position at Noon on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. I. Manage Editorial Processes for a Set of Journals • Evaluate manuscripts that are submitted for publication; determine level of editing required to maintain high standards, and assess areas of manuscripts that require special focus. • Oversee freelance copyeditors; provide instructions for improving comprehensibility of prose, correcting technical errors, and imposing style guide; review and critique work of freelance editors; for areas not covered in style guide and for resolving complicated editorial issues, review style manuals and independently choose best course of action. • Copyedit manuscripts, improving comprehensibility of prose, correcting technical errors, and imposing style guide; for areas not covered in style guide and for resolving complicated editorial issues, review style manuals and independently choose best course of action. • Correspond with authors, academic editors, and editorial office staff as needed; explain editorial approach and decisions on manuscripts; ask and respond to editorial office questions. • Review corrections by authors, academic editors, and editorial office staff and create the master set of manuscripts and proofs; adjudicate differences, deciding which changes are preferable and negotiating with parties as needed. • Oversee freelance proofreaders; provide instructions for proofreading of typeset material; review and critique work of freelance proofreaders. • Proofread and perform quality check of proofs; proof covers for journal issues. • Balance editorial standards with schedules, deciding when work on an editorial stage has achieved an acceptable level of quality and outstanding problems have been sufficiently resolved. • Collaborate with Editing, Design and Production staff on resolving scheduling issues and presentation of complex textual and visual materials; provide guidance on layout of mathematical equations to improve readability and visual appeal. • Implement and utilize new software tools to create workflow efficiencies, especially for digital publishing. • Manage editorial logistics for multiple projects and priorities; develop and oversee procedures, methodologies, and internal schedules. • Update and maintain style guides for assigned journals. II. Additional Duties • Proofread marketing copy and website content, as assigned. • Work on professional development goals to improve skills; complete special projects to create efficiencies, solve problems, etc. • Attend professional conferences and participate in meetings at the Press to improve understanding of scholarly publishing and the Press's operations, as well as to share information; make presentations and write blog postings as requested. • Other related duties as assigned. |
| Requirements: | Education/Training: Work requires communication, analytical, and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience: Work generally requires at least one year of editorial or production experience in a publishing or related setting. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. |
| Company: | DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Location: | Duke University Press Durham, NC 27701 |
| How To Apply For This Job: | https://www.dukeupress.edu/About/Job-Opportunities/Job-Postings/Asst-Managing-Editor-(Coordinating-Editor) If you’re interested in this opportunity please submit the University-required electronic application, including your résumé and cover letter, before close of the position at Noon on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. |
| Tracking Number: | 141769 |
| Date Posted: | 9/13/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
