Project Editor | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

Baker Publishing Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability coverage

Paid time off and 401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Baker Publishing Group Office, Ada, MI is seeking a Project Editor to guide titles from manuscript through production-ready files. This onsite, full-time role works with Baker Academic and Brazos Press to ensure on-time publications.

The editor will manage schedules, liaise with authors, copyedit, and hire/review freelance editors while collaborating with the Managing Editor on budgets and editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or closely related subjects.
• 3+ years of book-editing experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and editing techniques.
• Knowledge of the Bible and working knowledge of biblical languages.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules of assigned projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work diplomatically with authors and cross-departmentally with teams.
• Copyedit and/or proofread titles using Chicago Manual of Style and house styles.
• Hire freelance editors and proofreaders and review their work.
• Set project budgets with the Managing Editor and adhere to them.
• Coordinate quality and on-time publications across departments.
• Attend and participate in regular editorial meetings.
• Refine editorial procedures and standards with peers.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Master's degree in biblical studies/theology/history of Christianity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Editing techniques

Chicago Manual of Style 18th ed.

Job description

Job Description

Title: Project Editor

Reports to: Managing Editor

Department: Editorial | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

Location: Baker Publishing Group Office, Ada, MI (onsite only)

Hours: Full-time 40 hours

FLSA: Exempt

Position Objective

To guide assigned titles through the editorial process from accepted manuscript to production-ready files and to work cooperatively with other project editors, departments, and authors to ensure a smooth editorial process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the schedules of assigned projects, adjusting time spent on various stages to ensure on-time delivery of each project.
• Work constructively and diplomatically with authors.
• Copyedit and/or proofread assigned titles, as time allows, knowledgeably applying Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed., and house style guides.
• Hire appropriate freelance editors and proofreaders and closely review their work.
• Work with the Managing Editor to set appropriate project budgets and adhere to them.
• Communicate and coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure quality and on-time publications.
• Attend and actively participate in regular editorial meetings.
• Cooperate with editorial peers in refining editorial procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or closely related subjects
• 3+ years of book-editing experience
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and editing and proofreading techniques
• Knowledge of the Bible
• Working knowledge of biblical languages
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. This role includes BPG's full benefits package - health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and short/long-term disability coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) eligibility after three months.

Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a company that believes in the inherent diversity reflected in the kingdom of God, Baker Book House Company is committed to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the books we publish, in our community of employees, and in the way we conduct ourselves in our workplace and in the marketplace.