Editorial Associate

Intervarsity; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paren

Job summary

InterVarsity Press in Lisle, IL, is seeking an Editorial Associate to support the Editorial Department with manuscript copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and production prep. The role involves coordinating freelancers and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality books.

Ideal candidates hold a humanities-related bachelor's degree, have at least three years in publishing, and are familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style. A hybrid/remote work option is available by arrangement.

Qualifications

• Affirmation of InterVarsity's Statement of Faith.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.
• Relentless attention to detail and accuracy, including file organization.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
• Good judgment and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to work well with colleagues and external vendors.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse team environment.
• Prudence with confidential information.
• Interest and enthusiasm for book publishing.
• Flexibility to attend Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years and National Staff Conference every three years.

Responsibilities

• Support the Work of the Editorial Department by reviewing and processing copyedited manuscripts; occasionally copyediting.
• Enter and review corrections in manuscripts and prepare files for production.
• Collaborate with production team and manage freelancer pool; provide feedback and screen applicants.
• Edit and review indexes; proof digital books and manage ebook proofreading.
• Process and proof book covers and data; edit and send notifications of endorsements.
• Proofread publicity materials and coordinate interior images and figures.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Teamwork with colleagues and vendors

Diversity and collaboration

Confidentiality

Interest in publishing

Conference flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanities

Biblical Hebrew and Greek knowledge

Graduate work in biblical studies

Job description

Editorial Associate

Work Location: Lisle, IL - Intervarsity Press

Schedule: Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press, this position will assist members of the editorial department by performing certain regular functions and any one-time tasks that are needed, aiding the department in producing high-quality books on scheduled deadlines.

This position has the option for hybrid/remote work agreement by arrangement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Work of the Editorial Department by:

• Reviewing and processing copyedited and proofread manuscripts; occasionally copyediting and proofreading manuscripts.
• Entering and reviewing corrections in manuscripts.
• Preparing and formatting files for production while working closely with the production team.
• Managing the freelancer pool; providing feedback to freelancers and screening freelancer applicants.
• Editing and reviewing indexes.
• Proofing digital books; managing the proofreading process for ebooks.
• Processing and proofing book covers.
• Processing and proofing data for books.
• Editing, entering, and sending notification of endorsements.
• Proofreading publicity materials.
• Coordinating and processing interior images and figures.
• Reviewing and processing reprint corrections.
• Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Affirmation of InterVarsity's Statement of Faith.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style , 18th edition.
• Relentless attention to detail and accuracy, including file organization.
• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good judgment and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to work well with colleagues and external vendors.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment.
• Prudence with confidential information.
• Interest and enthusiasm about book publishing.
• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, Dec. 26-Jan.1, and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan. 2-7; attend IVP Together Days.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in the humanities, journalism, publishing, writing, or a related field required; graduate work in biblical studies or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of biblical Hebrew and Greek preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in publishing or an equivalent field.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL

Editorial Assistant - Level 4, non-exempt

The Editorial Assistant will be primarily focused on more limited execution of the above defined tasks for the Editorial Services team. The Editorial Assistant will have two years of experience working with editorial, proofreading, copyediting, and/or administrative tasks.

Editorial Associate - Level 5, non-exempt

The Editorial Associate will be responsible for all of the above responsibilities. The Editorial Associate will have at least three years of experience working specifically with editorial, proofreading, and/or copyediting tasks. Their role may have a particular focus on IVP's academic books-if stated in job posting, this would require expertise in biblical Hebrew and Greek and a degree in biblical studies or a related field.

Senior Editorial Associate- Level 6, exempt

The Senior Editorial Associate will be responsible for all of the above responsibilities. The Senior Editorial Associate will have at least eight years of experience working with editorial, proofreading, and/or copyediting tasks. They will also manage more extensive tasks such as the ebook proofing process and train other team members on relevant tasks. Their role may have a particular focus on IVP's academic books- if stated in job posting, this would require expertise in biblical Hebrew and Greek and a degree in biblical studies or a related field.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 403(b) matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paren