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Project Editor
Greenleaf Book Group —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Project Editor

Greenleaf Book Group
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Written communication
Customer communication
Chicago Manual of Style
Copy editing
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
English
Adobe Acrobat
Editing

Full Job Description

Greenleaf Book Group has a great opportunity for an ambitious, intelligent, experienced editor who is interested in applying their expertise to one of the fastest-growing companies in America. The ideal candidate has a passion for the book business, a strong editorial background, and a desire to collaborate with a fun team of individuals.

Job Purpose

The Project Editor performs a variety of editorial-related tasks and collaborates with authors and other publishing team members. This position focuses on an editorial management role for multiple projects, shepherding books from initial manuscript drafts to publication.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain Greenleaf Book Group’s reputation for excellent service to its clients and uphold the company’s CORE values (RISE: Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Empowerment)
Perform project editor/editorial management duties on various, concurrent projects
Independently manage priorities and meet the assigned due dates on schedule
Communicate clearly and regularly with publishing team members, including editors, designers, project managers, freelancers, and marketing and distribution professionals
Maintain excellent and personable communication with authors
Perform production-related tasks as needed or assigned, including styling manuscripts for layout, leading titling research and brainstorming sessions, completing correction checks on poured pages, curating images, flagging items in manuscripts for permissions and releases, and proofreading endorsements
Create written collateral, including book summaries, cover/web/catalog copy, reading group guides, author Q&As, blog posts, and other ancillary editorial products
Request and obtain permissions for copyrighted material on behalf of authors
Carry out other editorial tasks, as needed or assigned

Qualifications

Superb copyediting and proofreading skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Outstanding multitasking and prioritization skills
Enthusiastic self-motivator
Highly experienced in using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
Experienced with the Chicago Manual of Style
Collaborative team player
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interest in book publishing
Positive attitude and a sense of humor

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field preferred
Client interaction/communicating with clients
1-2 years of editing experience in publishing, advertising, or related environment
Professional writing experience
Organization/attention to detail/prioritizing/multitasking
Pass the Greenleaf Editorial proofreading test

Here’s what we offer:

A fun, exciting profession
Full-time remote work available, except for one or two essential, in-office meetings per month
An intelligent, driven, friendly, and supportive staff
Salary plus benefits: medical / prescription, dental, vision, disability, life, holidays / paid time off, 401K plan with employer matching and flexible spending account

Company: Greenleaf Book Group

Please send cover letter and resume to Lee Reed Zarnikau at [email protected]

Website: http://www.greenleafbookgroup.com

Due to the volume of applications we expect for this listing, you will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

NO PHONE CALLS OR VISITS, PLEASE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Editing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Austin, TX 78704 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78704

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