Editorial Associate - Books Production & Proofing (Hybrid)

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

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.