Editor Associate

Job Title
Creative Services Specialist 2

Location
Tempe Campus, Arizona State University

Job Family
Creative Services

Employment Type
Full time

Salary
$56,000 - $61,000 per year, DOE

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Summary
Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through routine media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Position Description
The Editor Associate for the Bilingual Press—supports all stages of the editorial and production process—from manuscript evaluation and editing through design, marketing, and distribution. This role requires a strong editorial eye, fluency in both English and Spanish, and a passion for Latino/a/x and bilingual publishing.

Essential Duties

Review and evaluate manuscript submissions (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and scholarly works).

Collaborate with authors during developmental, copyediting, and proofreading stages—ensuring bilingual consistency and stylistic quality.

Prepare manuscripts for layout and production in accordance with house style.

Manage editorial calendars, track project progress, and coordinate production deadlines.

Draft catalog copy, author bios, metadata, and promotional materials in both English and Spanish.

Maintain editorial documentation, style guides, and author correspondence.

Assist with metadata entry, ISBN management, and distribution logistics.

Support public-facing efforts, including social media content, author events, and press outreach.

Collaborate with ASU partners, including the Hispanic Research Center, University Libraries, and others.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Spanish, Creative Writing, Publishing, Latino/a/x Studies, or a related field required.

1–3 years of experience in editorial or publishing work, preferably in a small or university press environment.

Excellent command of written English and Spanish.

Familiarity with bilingual or translation editing workflows.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and editing tools (Track Changes, Adobe Acrobat).

Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and familiarity with editorial best practices.

Experience with layout and production software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or equivalent).

Familiarity with book distribution systems and metadata management.

Understanding of open-access and bilingual publishing models.

Experience with event planning, marketing, or literary outreach (especially bilingual events).

Experience working with students—such as supervising editorial interns, coordinating internship programs, or mentoring student assistants within an academic or publishing setting.

Interest in contemporary Latino/a/x, Chicano/a/x, and bilingual literature.

Experience with accounting, especially accounting for small businesses and financial auditing.

Experience with translation between Spanish and English, especially literary translation.

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%).

Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Regular use of standard office equipment, including computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

This position receives regular review of objectives.

Driving Requirement
Driving is not required for this position.

Background Check
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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