Manuscript Editor

DepartmentPress Journals General EditorialAbout The DepartmentSince its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.Job SummaryManuscript Editor I: Edits scholarly manuscripts in humanities / social science for style, grammar, and accuracy, under supervision of senior members of the department. Edit on-screen using XML-based editing software (including checking and entering necessary tagging) to create both online and print editions of humanities and social science journals; query authors and communicate with them as necessary at various stages of the editorial process; review proofs returned from authors; check typesetting and enter corrections in PDF proofs using Adobe Acrobat annotation tools; check and approve final articles to be printed and posted online.Work with editing colleagues and various departments within the Press. Contact journal office personnel, production controllers, e-pub staff, or others about problems that might be encountered in the editing process, if necessary.Responsibilities• Copy edit academic journal articles on a tight production schedule.• Guide manuscripts through all production stages from electronic translation through publication.• Identify and tactfully solve unique editorial situations with authors, journal office staff, and/or supervisors.• Review author proofs and approve final files for publication.• Communicate daily with authors, managing editors, and colleagues, including production staff.• Checks typeset proofs before author review. May review typeset proofs or revised written copy returned by authors and approves or rejects changes.• May coordinate all or some stages of manuscript editing and proof review up to the time the book is bound and edit and approve catalog and jacket materials with guidance from others.• Performs other related work as needed.Education:Minimum QualificationsMinimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.• Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.• Certifications:Preferred QualificationsEducation:• Bachelor's degree.• Graduate course work.Experience:• A minimum of two years of prior publishing experience in copy editing or proofreading, preferably in scholarly journals or books rather than newspapers or magazines.Technical Knowledge Or Skills:• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat strongly preferred.Preferred Competencies• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Work independently and to interact tactfully with authors.• Work cordially with colleagues at all levels.• Work concentrate and attend to a highly detail-oriented tasks.• Focus, despite distractions in environment.• Work on multiple jobs simultaneously, involving manuscripts for different journals, with different styles and procedures.• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and colleagues in other departments.• Willingness to take direction.• Willingness to take responsibility for meeting deadlines.• Background in a foreign language.Application Documents• Resume (required)• Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyCommunicationsRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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