Developmental Editor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision care

Continued Education assistance through

Continued Education assistance through

Job summary

Charisma Media in Lake Mary, FL, seeks a Developmental Editor to manage substantive edits and project coordination for assigned authors under the Director of Product Development. On-site, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with a salary of $55,000–$60,000 yearly, depending on skills and experience.

You will edit manuscripts, assist acquisitions, track progress, and ensure manuscripts align with approved outlines while meeting deadlines in a faith-based publishing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related area.
• Three years’ experience editing books.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive edits for assigned projects and manage project timelines.
• Assist director with acquisitions and manuscript proposals.
• Maintain communication with authors through to print production.

Skills

Story structure

Constructive feedback

Editorial judgment

Manuscript coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style

Job description

• Compensation: USD 55,000 - USD 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

Charisma Media is a thriving and profitable multimedia company with a global mission: to inspire people to experience the power of the Holy Spirit and change their world. Every product we create and every project we launch is aimed at transforming lives and bringing eternal impact.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-minded professionals who share our*beliefs and values*to join our team. If you’re seeking more than just a job, and want to make a difference while working in a supportive, faith-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

*Our Core Beliefs & Values

• We will honor God in all we do, embracing the Bible as our standard.
• We will be a unifying agent among denominations, racial, ethnic and cultural groups within the body of Christ.
• We will provide leadership by example on standards of integrity in business relationships and activities.
• We will be a healthy business that will grow and is profitable
• We will provide our people an opportunity for professional and personal growth, expecting them to be loyal to the Company and diligent in their jobs.
• We will go the second mile and demonstrate a can-do attitude in our relationships with customers, authors, suppliers and one another.

When you join our team, you’re not just stepping into a job, you’re stepping into a calling. We foster a workplace culture that’s professional yet comfortable, where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Developmental Editor completes substantive edits and acts as a project manager for authors as assigned by the Director of Product Development to ensure acceptable manuscript through editing and production phases and participates in book acquisitions.

Location: On-site at our Corporate Office, located at 1150 Greenwood Blvd, Suite 1000, Lake Mary, FL.
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000/Salary (depending on skills and experience)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs substantive edits for assigned projects, including content flow and syntax; transitioning; tightening or expanding content as necessary; verification of statistics, scriptures, quoted material, and uncommon terminology; and all other substantive editing steps outlined in the Product Development SOP manual.

Assists director as requested on acquisition matters, developing publishing proposals or conceptual outlines for some proposed projects, project managing authors as assigned at time of contract, supervising writing process, ensuring that the completed manuscript matches the conceptual outline approved by the acquisition team.

Maintains communication with assigned authors regarding content issues until manuscripts are sent to the printer.

Resolves all content issues flagged by copy editors.

Provides scheduling input to maintain and track all book projects.

Participates in departmental meetings and interdepartmental meetings as required.

Maintains Book Group issues of style and quality.

Abides by all policies and procedures of Charisma Media.

Agrees with Charisma Media’s vision statement, beliefs, and values.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related area of study; three years’ experience editing books; experience with book proposal evaluations and publishing contracts; familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

Familiarity with charismatic/Pentecostal markets

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strong grasp of story and argument structure, with the ability to assess a manuscript's organization, pacing, voice, and overall effectiveness

Skill in delivering clear, constructive, and diplomatic feedback that helps authors strengthen their work while preserving their voice

Ability to evaluate book proposals and manuscripts for editorial quality, market potential, and fit with the publisher's list and imprints

Skill in researching comparable titles, sales history, and market trends to support acquisition recommendations

Ability to identify and cultivate perspective authors by assessing an author's platform, audience reach, and ministry or media presence

Experience preparing or contributing to book proposals, acquisition reports, and presentations for publishing board review

Basic understanding of profit-and-loss projections and publishing contract terms preferred

Ability to track submissions and maintain organized records of prospects and pipeline titles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working collaboratively with authors, literary agents, and internal teams

Ability to manage multiple manuscripts and projects at various stages while meeting deadlines

Strong understanding of audience, market, and genre expectations, with familiarity with Christian and faith-based publishing preferred

Working knowledge of Scripture and the ability to evaluate theological accuracy and clarity

Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, usage, and style based on extensive knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style

Detail oriented, accurate, and efficient

Ability to take direction and work independently

CLERICAL SKILLS

Ability to type at least 50 words per minute

Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including Track Changes and Comments), Excel, and standard PC and internet applications

Some knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Mac operations desirable

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear

The employee is also required to stand and walk on a regular basis

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment at Charisma Media is usually very positive and upbeat due to the nature of our business but can also be stressful at times with deadlines, emergency projects, etc. A staff member of the product development department needs to be able to maintain an even-keeled,upbeat, positive attitude and be a catalyst of such in the building

The noise level to be maintained in this work environment is mild to moderate

Additional Information

• Paid vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision care
• Continued Education assistance through Regent University

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

• If your resume is selected, our Staffing Coordinator will contact you via email with a Candidate Questionnaire.
• A brief phone interview will follow.
• Selected candidates will be invited on-site for an interview with the hiring manager and our HR team. Some positions may require skills testing.
• If selected, you’ll receive a formal offer and onboarding information from our Staffing Coordinator.

We’re excited to learn more about you and how your unique gifts could help us further our mission.

All candidate information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.