Production Editor

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia in Columbia, MO seeks an Associate Editor to oversee book editorial and production from manuscript through final jacket, coordinating with authors, freelancers, and vendors to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, guiding copyediting, proofreading, layout in Adobe InDesign, and ensuring timely delivery of print and ebook files while reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with at least 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee book editorial and production tasks from manuscript through final jacket.
• Coordinate with authors, freelancers, and vendors to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Negotiate contracts and manage print production schedules.
• Ensure copyrights registrations and Cataloging-in Publication data for new titles.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Hiring Department

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies

Job Description

The primary role of this position is to oversee book editorial andproduction tasks, including collaborating with authors and managingfreelancers and vendors who edit and produce print and electronicbooks within budget, with the highest quality, and at the bestpossible speed. Responsibilities for this role begin after theacquisition team has signed contracts with authors, receivedcomplete manuscript drafts, and transmitted them betweenacquisitions and production. The role then oversees all subsequenttasks, including copyediting, proofreading, and final bookmanufacture. This position reports to the Director. In noparticular order, duties include:

• Negotiate contract schedules and terms, prepare them for thedirector’s approval, and send contracts for signatures to selectedfreelancers, including copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers asneeded.
• Serve as the main contact with freelancers and authors duringeditorial process, including giving instructions to freelancers,connecting freelancers directly with authors, and overseeing theprogress of freelancers’ work for quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate with print manufacturers to schedule book printing andebook production according to important marketing deadlines.
• Make final corrections to typeset page proofs in Adobe InDesignand book jackets as necessary.
• Run final checklists on page proofs, jacket, and spine stamp, andperform any last-minute corrections needed for all titles.
• Retrieve original creative files or PDFs of texts andcovers/jackets, and make corrections as needed for new-in-papertitles and reprints.
• Upload final files to print manufacturer for new titles andreprints, and upload final files for the creation and delivery ofebooks.
• Act as the primary contact with print manufacturers to monitorbook production schedules, check sample books, stamped cases,jackets, and covers to ensure quality, and make alterations asnecessary.
• Report editorial and production schedules to the director,acquisitions, and marketing team during weekly all-staffmeetings.
• Creating covers, jackets, and interior text designs using AdobeInDesign.
• Register all copyrights and apply for Cataloging-in Publicationdata for all new titles.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Proficiency in Adobe Indesign

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $17.40 - $30.30 per hour

Grade: GGS 007

University Title: Associate Editor

Internal applicants can determine their University title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for this position foremployment visas.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features anda high quality of life for people of all ages and interests.Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, itslocation also makes it an attractive spot for businesses andtravelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbiais right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couplehours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is BooneCounty’s largest population center offering big-city culture,activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia ishome to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hostsmore than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow yourcareer, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses.

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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