Assistant Project Editor
Summary
The Assistant Project Editor is responsible for overseeing the transformation of book manuscripts into printed and bound volumes, managing text corrections for reprint and new editions, and handling various clerical duties. This role involves collaborating with authors, coordinating with freelancers, and ensuring the editorial integrity of the publication process.
Examples of Work
Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.
- Prepare manuscripts for freelance copy editors, applying SAI styles or typesetting coding.
- Edit manuscripts (or oversee freelance editing) to ensure proper organization, style consistency, grammatical correctness, and factual/typographical accuracy.
- Confer with authors throughout the book-making process.
- Consult with book designer, EDP manager, and marketing department on design, production, and marketing decisions.
- Perform or supervise technical steps for perfecting typography, including marking up manuscripts, making and monitoring corrections, verifying corrections, and checking final proofs and printer’s proofs.
- Collaborate with the marketing department in preparing materials for catalogs.
- Handle other clerical duties as assigned, including correspondence with authors and the Library of Congress.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in English or a related discipline and two years of relevant experience.
Licensure and Certification
N/A
Supervision
This position may have supervisory responsibility.
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