Publishing Project Editor

Center for Responsive Schools; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Responsive Schools seeks a Project Editor to provide editorial support for publications, teacher materials, digital products, catalogs, and marketing collateral. The role involves managing multiple projects from manuscript to print-ready files, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to CRS standards.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with developmental editing skills, strong editorial processes, and the ability to oversee multiphase projects, collaborating with authors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, English or journalism or closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in writing and editing, preferably in book publishing and preferably in an office setting.
• Strong organizational skills and file management abilities.
• Receptive to direction, feedback, and editing from people with varying roles and backgrounds.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize work to meet project due dates.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time; highly organized with attention to detail and strong communication.
• High accountability for performance; professional, cooperative, and reliable.
• Respects and values diversity; represents CRS positively in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and manages a variety of publications projections.
• Manages timelines to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinates production review processes (all stages of page proof review).
• Ensures smooth running of projects from manuscript to final print and digital files with the Chief Publications Officer.
• Establishes excellent relations with authors, illustrators and other external clients, keeping them informed of progress.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with in-house staff and handles handovers to production.
• Liaises with Programs and production staff regarding completion dates for deliverables.
• Collaborates with Chief Publications Officer to develop schedules and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication, English or journalism

Job description

Center for Responsive Schools seeks a Project Editor to provide editorial support for publications, teacher materials, digital products, catalogs, and marketing collateral. The role involves managing multiple projects from manuscript to print-ready files, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to CRS standards.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with developmental editing skills, strong editorial processes, and the ability to oversee multiphase projects, collaborating with authors,