Executive Editor, African Arts & ASC Publications

Nashville Public Radio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA International Institute seeks a Director of Publications for the James S. Coleman African Studies Center (ASC). This Executive Editor role leads publication projects for African Arts and Ufahamu, shapes policy with the Editorial Board, and oversees production, contracts, and distribution.

The position requires independent work and strong editorial leadership. You will supervise editors, coordinate with ASC leadership and the International Institute, and drive publishing initiatives across

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and substantive editing skills.
• Experience with academic publishing and editing conventions.
• Ability to manage editorial processes, contracts, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editing and production of African Arts journal and Ufahamu.
• Solicit and evaluate editorial material; write copy as needed.
• Coordinate art direction, layout, proofs, and liaise with advertisers and printers.
• Supervise student assistants and advise on publication requirements.
• Develop proposals for new journals and publishing initiatives.

Skills

Editing

Copywriting

Project management

Adobe CS

Photoshop

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe CS

Photoshop

Job description

UCLA International Institute seeks a Director of Publications for the James S. Coleman African Studies Center (ASC). This Executive Editor role leads publication projects for African Arts and Ufahamu, shapes policy with the Editorial Board, and oversees production, contracts, and distribution.

The position requires independent work and strong editorial leadership. You will supervise editors, coordinate with ASC leadership and the International Institute, and drive publishing initiatives across