Manuscript Editor

Department
 

Press Journals General Editorial

About the Department
 

Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.

Job Summary
 

The job performs routine professional activities to support large scale editorial and/or publishing projects. With guidance from others, collaborates with authors to coordinate manuscript elements supplied by many departments, using existing procedures to solve problems that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Edits complex manuscripts in science and economics for style, grammar, and accuracy, under the supervision of senior members of the department. Edits on-screen using XML-based editing software (including checking and entering necessary tagging) to create both online and print editions of scholarly science and economics journals; query authors and communicate with them as necessary and appropriate at various stages during the editorial process; review proofs returned from authors; check typesetting and enter corrections in PDF proofs using Adobe Acrobat annotation tools; check and approve final articles to be printed and posted online.
• Works with editing colleagues and various departments within the Press. Contacts journal office personnel, production controllers, e-pub staff, or others about problems that might be encountered in the editing process, if necessary.
• Copy edits academic journal articles on a tight production schedule.
• Guides manuscripts through all production stages from electronic translation through publication.
• Identifies and tactfully solves unique editorial situations with authors, journal office staff, and/or supervisors.
• Reviews author proofs and approves final files for publication.
• Communicates extensively with authors, managing editors, and colleagues, including production staff.
• Edits books, journals, or other written materials with guidance from others. Establishes editing schedules.
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  May coordinate all or some stages of manuscript editing and proof review up to the time the book is bound and edit and approve catalog and jacket materials with guidance from others.
  
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  Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate course work.

Experience:

• Prior publishing experience in copy editing or proofreading in scholarly journals or books rather than newspapers or magazines.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Speak a foreign language.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Work independently and interact confidently but flexibly with authors.
• Work cordially with colleagues at all levels.
• Concentrate and attend to a highly detail-oriented task.
• Focus, despite distractions in environment.
• Work on multiple jobs simultaneously, involving manuscripts in various stages of the publication process, for multiple journals with different styles and procedures.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and people in other departments.
• Take direction.
• Take responsibility for meeting deadlines.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Communications

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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