Project Editor | Baker Academic + Brazos Press

Position Objective:

To guide assigned titles through the editorial process from accepted manuscript to production-ready files and to work cooperatively with other project editors, departments, and authors to ensure a smooth editorial process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the schedules of assigned projects, adjusting time spent on various stages to ensure on-time delivery of each project.
• Work constructively and diplomatically with authors.
• Copyedit and/or proofread assigned titles, as time allows, knowledgeably applying Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed., and house style guides.
• Hire appropriate freelance editors and proofreaders and closely review their work.
• Work with the Managing Editor to set appropriate project budgets and adhere to them.
• Communicate and coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure quality and on-time publications.
• Attend and actively participate in regular editorial meetings.
• Cooperate with editorial peers in refining editorial procedures and standards.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, history of Christianity, or closely related subjects
• 3+ years of book-editing experience
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of the 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word and editing and proofreading techniques
• Knowledge of the Bible
• Working knowledge of biblical languages
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Ability to report to the Ada, Michigan office