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- Full-time
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Assistant Editor

Wayne State University -
Detroit, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
12 days ago

Qualifications

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Full Job Description

Assistant Editor

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Editor at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide editorial assistance in the development and processing of manuscripts to ensure timely and quality publication of books.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in all facets of manuscript development. Assist in reviewing unsolicited manuscripts and proposals, securing appropriate and qualified reviewers, and preparing materials for editorial board review. Maintain and monitor manuscript review and publication schedules.
Assist in all facets of editorial work. Assist in editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electronic coding and manuscript clean up, and interfacing with authors, contributors and editors.
Provide assistance in screening and selecting book proposals and manuscripts; verify writing competence; update department databases. Assist in developing materials for publications; maintain and monitor manuscript editing and copyediting schedules.
Prepare correspondence, transmittals and communications; assist in coordinating projects; perform miscellaneous administrative support functions.
Perform related work as assigned.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This classification is designed to provide routine editorial assistance in the development and processing of manuscripts for publication. Skills in proofreading and editing and some understanding of scholarly book publishing are preferred. Work activities require providing assistance in all facets of manuscript preparation, editorial work and publication. Work activities require interfacing with freelancers (copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, etc.) authors and internal editorial staff. This classification is generally assigned to the University Press within the University Library System. This classification reports to and receives technical guidance from a management level position.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Some knowledge and experience with computer software applications for publications or other communications, e.g. Filemaker Pro, Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet established deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between external and internal contributors.
Some knowledge and experience in writing, editing and proofreading preferred.
Some understanding of scholarly book publications preferred.
Some experience in manuscript editing preferred.

School/College/Division:

H52 - University Press

Primary department:

H5201 - University Press (H5201)

Employment type:

Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office environment

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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