Editorial Associate — Academic Books (Hybrid/Remote)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

InterVarsity Press in Lisle, IL is seeking an Editorial Associate/Editorial Assistant to support the editorial department with manuscript tasks, copyediting, proofreading, and preparing files for production. This full-time role offers a hybrid/remote arrangement by arrangement and requires at least three years publishing experience, with potential focus on biblical languages.

The position collaborates with production and freelancers, manages indexes, endorsements, and publicity materials, and

Qualifications

• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith and effective communication skills.
• Relentless attention to detail, accuracy, and file organization.
• Strong time management with ability to balance multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues and vendors.
• Interest in book publishing and willingness to attend events as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 data for books.
• Editing, entering, and sending notification of endorsements.
• Proofreading publicity materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in humanities, journalism, publishing, writing, or related field

Graduate work in biblical studies or related field preferred

Tools

The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

Job description

InterVarsity Press in Lisle, IL is seeking an Editorial Associate/Editorial Assistant to support the editorial department with manuscript tasks, copyediting, proofreading, and preparing files for production. This full-time role offers a hybrid/remote arrangement by arrangement and requires at least three years publishing experience, with potential focus on biblical languages.

The position collaborates with production and freelancers, manages indexes, endorsements, and publicity materials, and