Editorial Project Lead: Books & Digital

Center for Responsive Schools; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Responsive Schools seeks a Project Editor to provide editorial support for publications and educational programs. The role involves managing multiple projects, from manuscripts to print and digital formats, and coordinating with authors, illustrators, and staff to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, a self-starter and lifelong learner with developmental editing skills, strong editorial process knowledge, and project management experience across multi-phase

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, English or journalism; background in education a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience in writing and editing, preferably in book publishing.
• Strong organizational and file management abilities.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize work to meet project due dates.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and managing a variety of publications projections.
• Manages timelines to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Coordinates production review processes (page proof review).
• Ensures smooth running of projects from manuscript to final print and digital files with Chief Publications Officer.
• Establishes relations with authors, illustrators and clients, keeping them informed of progress.
• Develops and maintains relationships with in-house staff to track project status.
• Liaises with Programs and production staff regarding completion dates for deliverables.
• Collaborates with Chief Publications Officer to develop schedules and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Multi-project management

Excellent written and verbal comms

Receptive to direction and feedback

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, English or journalism

Background in education a plus

Job description

Center for Responsive Schools seeks a Project Editor to provide editorial support for publications and educational programs. The role involves managing multiple projects, from manuscripts to print and digital formats, and coordinating with authors, illustrators, and staff to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, a self-starter and lifelong learner with developmental editing skills, strong editorial process knowledge, and project management experience across multi-phase