Remote Managing Editor - Scholarly Publishing & Production

American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Two Cities Press, a Philadelphia-based academic press, is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee production schedules, maintain quality standards, and nurture author relationships. This remote, half-time role offers a clear path to full-time within a year, coordinating with authors, editors, and an administrative assistant to move manuscripts from submission through production and marketing.

Experience with The Chicago Manual of Style and scholarly citation is expected, along with comfort using AI

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in religious studies, theology, or a closely related field is required.
• Publishing experience and editing experience are highly preferred.
• Strong command of The Chicago Manual of Style and scholarly citation conventions.
• Comfortable working directly with authors and managing ongoing professional relationships.
• Tech- and software-savvy; able to learn new platforms quickly, including AI tools.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Managing production schedules and deadlines across multiple simultaneous book projects
• Creating and maintaining a publishing timeline for each title, from contract through launch
• Editing manuscripts and upholding TCP’s editorial and quality standards at every stage
• Serving as the primary point of contact between authors and editors, guiding authors through editorial, design, and production stages
• Coordinating copyeditors, proofreaders, typesetters, and cover designers — vetting and contracting freelancers and tracking their budgets against each title’s plan
• Working with TCP’s administrative assistant on scheduling, correspondence, and the records that keep each project moving
• Helping supervise interns and their editorial assignments
• Helping identify and sign new authors, spot emerging trends and ideas in the academy worth publishing, including background research on subfields and comparable titles
• Updating book listings and events on the TCP website and supporting day-to-day operations of a small, growing press

Skills

Editing manuscripts

Chicago Manual of Style

Academic publishing

Communication skills

AI tools literacy

Education

Master’s degree in religious studies or theology

Job description

Two Cities Press, a Philadelphia-based academic press, is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee production schedules, maintain quality standards, and nurture author relationships. This remote, half-time role offers a clear path to full-time within a year, coordinating with authors, editors, and an administrative assistant to move manuscripts from submission through production and marketing.

Experience with The Chicago Manual of Style and scholarly citation is expected, along with comfort using AI