Publications Lead: Editing, Design & Production

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale seeks an experienced professional to manage the planning, editing, and production of university publications. The role oversees editors and designers, coordinates production, ensures policy alignment, and maintains quality standards.

The position emphasizes budget planning, bid processing, and timely delivery of publications, with responsibilities including reporting on budgets and publication status.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive experience in editing and producing publications.
• Credit for college-level training may count toward the four-year requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a publications office and supervise editors, artists, designers, clerical staff, and assigned personnel.
• Counsel clients on effective communication techniques to achieve objectives.
• Coordinate publication production from writing to distribution to maintain quality.
• Develop bid specifications for publications.
• Ensure publications reflect university policies and procedures.
• Negotiate production schedules with printers to meet deadlines.
• Prepare monthly budget reports and annual publications reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Publication production

Team supervision

Budgeting

Job description

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale seeks an experienced professional to manage the planning, editing, and production of university publications. The role oversees editors and designers, coordinates production, ensures policy alignment, and maintains quality standards.

The position emphasizes budget planning, bid processing, and timely delivery of publications, with responsibilities including reporting on budgets and publication status.