Senior Project Editor

Overview

The UW Press (uwapress.uw.edu/about/) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Project Editor to join their team.

• Prepare manuscripts for copyediting and design/typesetting, including setting editorial requirements and standards for each manuscript and communicating these requirements.

• Hire, instruct, and vet the work of freelance copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, and other vendors; liaise with authors.

• Coordinate simple art revision and production with design staff; liaise with in-house and outside typesetters through composition, and occasionally with outside packagers throughout production.

• Vet author and proofreader corrections through all proof cycles, and ensure their accuracy.

• Review and approve printers’ proofs on occasion.

• Assess assigned projects for production: prepare and maintain production schedule, with due attention to editing needs and requested bound-book dates.

• Guide the creation of alt text for images in ebooks for assigned projects.

• Edit book cover copy, indexes, general marketing copy, and small pieces (e.g., forewords) as required.

• Edit external marketing communications.

• Participate in departmental and press-wide meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the humanities or social sciences and 3 years of professional editorial and project management experience with books.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

• Fluency with different scholarly writing styles and comfort working with theoretical language.

• Thorough knowledge of standard scholarly apparatus (e.g., footnotes, bibliographies, tables).

• Sensitivity to language relating to race, gender, nationality, and sexuality.

• Proficiency with the details of multiple editorial style manuals and reference works (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AAA Publishing Style Guide, MLA Handbook).

• Mastery of bookmaking procedures, including the use of styles and their effect on book design, the requirements and limitations of book design and composition, and the details of illustration and graphics handling.

• Keen interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to shift focus quickly, make independent decisions, and manage competing priorities.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in speech and writing.

• High-level reading, writing, editing, and proof-handling skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• Knowledge of effective strategies for working with authors and other professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat markup tools.

• Experience with File Maker Pro or other database software, especially in a publishing setting.

• Experience with cost control as relates to book production.

• Work on site in Seattle offices a minimum of four weeks per calendar year.

• Participate in EDP and interdepartmental meetings.

• Occasional travel to and/or participation in meetings and conferences relevant to book publishing.

• An introduction

• State the specific position for which they are applying

• A summary of how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

• Pay Range Minimum: $70,920.00 annual

• Pay Range Maximum: $74,640.00 annual

• Other Compensation:
  
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• Benefits:
  For information about benefits for this position, visit the UW benefits page.

First Shift (United States of America)

100.00%

SEIU Local 925 Libraries PLE Nonsupervisory

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.