Editorial Assistant: Publishing & Manuscript Support

Nashville Public Radio; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University Press seeks an experienced administrative and editorial support professional to assist two editors. Responsibilities include soliciting peer reviews, drafting memos and budgets, and preparing manuscripts for editing and production.

You will work closely with authors, manage files and databases, and help prioritize tasks with editors. The role includes intern supervision and occasional representation at conferences, with a focus on timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with notetaking and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain thorough records with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues, authors, and publishing professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Software.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Guide authors in manuscript revision and preparation for submission and art preparation for reproduction.
• Prepare contract abstracts and manuscripts for release to the editing department; coordinate with readers for manuscripts.
• Assist with grant applications, workshop logs, and tracking project expenditures; supervise student interns.

Skills

Notetaking

Proofreading

Oral & written communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Adobe Software

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Software

Job description

Yale University Press seeks an experienced administrative and editorial support professional to assist two editors. Responsibilities include soliciting peer reviews, drafting memos and budgets, and preparing manuscripts for editing and production.

You will work closely with authors, manage files and databases, and help prioritize tasks with editors. The role includes intern supervision and occasional representation at conferences, with a focus on timely, accurate work.