Book Production Editor: Lead with Authors & Vendors

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia in Columbia, MO seeks an Associate Editor to oversee book editorial and production from manuscript through final jacket, coordinating with authors, freelancers, and vendors to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, guiding copyediting, proofreading, layout in Adobe InDesign, and ensuring timely delivery of print and ebook files while reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with at least 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee book editorial and production tasks from manuscript through final jacket.
• Coordinate with authors, freelancers, and vendors to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Negotiate contracts and manage print production schedules.
• Ensure copyrights registrations and Cataloging-in Publication data for new titles.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

University of Missouri - Columbia in Columbia, MO seeks an Associate Editor to oversee book editorial and production from manuscript through final jacket, coordinating with authors, freelancers, and vendors to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, guiding copyediting, proofreading, layout in Adobe InDesign, and ensuring timely delivery of print and ebook files while reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.