Project Editor, AUC Press (Tahrir)

American University in Cairo, Egypt

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Reports to: Managing Editor

Purpose: The main purpose of this role is to assist the managing editor to supervise and schedule 30-50 new book titles annually from manuscript transmittal through to printed and bound books.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Assist the managing editor with planning and managing the editorial process from the raw manuscript phase to production
  • Assist the managing editor with the management of select books, assigned either internally, or to external project managers
  • Supervise the progress of each assigned book through to publication: the editing of the manuscript, the page composition, and final approval of inside pages and jacket for press electronic conversion
  • Manage, train, and supervise a wide network of freelance copyeditors, translators, proofreaders, indexers, design/layout suppliers, and printing partners
  • Coordinate with the managing editor, production manager, and editorial staff to ensure the organization and quality of images and that relevant permissions are obtained
  • Plan and approve jacket designs with the managing editor, production manager, editorial departmental members, and sales
  • Ensure manuscripts and transliterations are formatted in line with AUCP house style
  • Schedule and attend meetings with authors, translators, illustrators, designers, freelance editors, proofreaders, and indexers to discuss and coordinate work in progress
  • Perform other related duties as requested by direct supervisor

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement : 

  • B.A. degree, preferably in the humanities

Experience :

  • Minimum of three years of previous professional experience in editing or equivalent

Skills :

  • English to native-speaker standard
  • Good knowledge of Arabic, both written and spoken
  • Excellent computer skills
  • A methodical approach to work and an eye for detail
  • A thorough understanding of grammar and a feeling for language
  • Excellent project management skills, particularly the ability to juggle many and often conflicting priorities at the same time

The position is open until September 13, 2021

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

 “We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”


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