University of Chicago is hiring: Manuscript Editor in Chicago

Overview

Manuscript Editor I: Edit scholarly manuscripts in humanities / social science for style, grammar, and accuracy, under supervision of senior members of the department. Edit on-screen using XML-based editing software to create both online and print editions of humanities and social science journals; query authors and communicate with them as necessary at various stages of the editorial process; review proofs returned from authors; check typesetting and enter corrections in PDF proofs using Adobe Acrobat annotation tools; check and approve final articles to be printed and posted online. Work with editing colleagues and various departments within the Press. Contact journal office personnel, production controllers, e-pub staff, or others about problems that might be encountered in the editing process, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit academic journal articles on a tight production schedule.
• Guide manuscripts through all production stages from electronic translation through publication.
• Identify and tactfully solve unique editorial situations with authors, journal office staff, and/or supervisors.
• Review author proofs and approve final files for publication.
• Communicate daily with authors, managing editors, and colleagues, including production staff.
• Checks typeset proofs before author review. May review typeset proofs or revised written copy returned by authors and approves or rejects changes.
• May coordinate all or some stages of manuscript editing and proof review up to the time the book is bound and edit and approve catalog and jacket materials with guidance from others.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum qualifications: college or university degree in related field.
• Work experience: knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of related work experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; graduate coursework; two years minimum publishing experience in copyediting or proofreading, preferably in scholarly journals or books.
• Technical knowledge or skills: familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred competencies: excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to concentrate on highly detail-oriented tasks; ability to focus amidst distractions; ability to manage multiple manuscripts across journals with different styles; tact and diplomacy in dealings with authors and colleagues; willingness to take direction and responsibility for meeting deadlines; foreign language background preferred but not required.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Salary and Benefits

Base pay range: $45,900.00/yr - $59,400.00/yr. Pay rate type: Salary. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits Eligible: Yes. The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Posting and Policies

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability. For additional information see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. All offers are contingent upon a background check.

About the Department

The University of Chicago Press Journals Division publishes more than 90 scholarly journals. The Publishing Technology department manages software and processes used in all phases of journal publishing.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Higher Education
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5