Project Editor | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature is seeking an editorial project editor to guide titles from accepted manuscript through production-ready files. You will coordinate with authors, manage schedules, and hire/review freelance editors, applying CMS Chicago 18th edition and house style guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years of book-editing experience, strong Word skills, and knowledge of biblical languages, with reporting to the Ada, Michigan office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or a closely related subject.
• 3+ years of book-editing experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and editing/proofreading techniques.
• Knowledge of the Bible.
• Working knowledge of biblical languages.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to report to the Ada, Michigan office.

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.

Education

Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or closely related subjects

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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
• Ability to report to the Ada, Michigan office