Developmental Editor Job Champaign Illinois USA,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Developmental Editor I

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $49,000–$67,000, with an expected starting salary between $49,000–$56,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Work Location

Human Kinetics is headquartered in Champaign, IL. This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or remote work, depending on the applicant's location.

Remote Work Restrictions

Remote workers may not reside in the following locations: CA, CO, Washington, D.C., HI, MA, Montgomery County, MD, MN, NM, NY, RI, & WA.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Background on Privacy

Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the application process.

Perks and Benefits

Learn more about our perks and benefits here:

Diversity and Inclusion

Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Accommodations

Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at .

Job Title and Compensation Information

Human Kinetics Compensation & Benefits Information:
Our compensation philosophy values the contributions of all HK employees and rewards exceptional performance. We provide a standard increase to all HK staff and award merit increases and bonuses for extraordinary contributions.

Job Summary

As a member of the Academic Editorial Department, the Developmental Editor I (DE I) is the Product Development expert responsible for reviewing and developing text manuscripts and supporting graphic elements to meet reader needs according to the quality, budget, and schedule expectations established by the Acquisitions Editor. The DE I functions at the Proficient level in all aspects of the position.

Essential Functions

Evaluates manuscripts or manuscript batches to assess adherence to acquisition vision and identifies changes that need to be made. Evaluates manuscript organization, content, tone, style, and completeness.

Writes manuscript reviews that identify weaknesses and problem areas and offers specific solutions and examples; helps create templates for authors to use when necessary.

Provides guidance to freelancers or authors about strategies to ensure HK content reflects diversity and inclusiveness, and is free of bias. Considers evolving accessibility guidelines for print and digital content and applies them with the project.

Develops art and photo manuscripts and video shoot lists according to quantity and cost guidelines. Assists with photo/video shoots as needed. Makes decisions about the use of art and photos to illustrate and reinforce content.

Ensures design transmittal materials represent book content and that the graphic design plan fits the audience and project design level.

Identifies items needing permission, obtains source information from the author, and transmits materials to the Permissions Manager. Works with authors to rework items to avoid costly permission fees when possible.

Typemarks manuscripts and ensures callouts for non-text elements are complete and placed appropriately, or guides Production Editors in this task.

Ensures art, photo, and permissions data and costs are recorded; keeps the publication schedule updated with accurate project data.

Completes castoffs accurately. Resolves page count issues before ME assignment or outsourcing.

Ensures projects are properly revised, accurate, and complete before manuscript prep or transitioning to outsourcing. Prepares complete project materials for internal colleagues, authors, or outsourcing partners as needed. Provides necessary project pieces and details to allow ME or outsourcing partner to manage the project after handoff.

Contributes to HK’s profitability by meeting budgets and schedules. Suggests improvements to editorial processes to increase efficiency. During lighter workloads, assists colleagues with tasks as needed.

Job Qualifications

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