Senior Production Editor

Department
 

Press Books Manuscript Editing

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 senior production editor initiates and monitors the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, as well as full-service editing vendors, on book-length scholarly manuscripts and ensures their use of the professional principles and methods set forth in The Chicago Manual of Style.

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for all manuscript components (text, tables, notes, reference lists, appendixes, illustration captions, and indexes).
• Determines the level of copy editing a manuscript requires.
• Establishes copy editing schedules.
• Initiates and monitors the work of freelance editors, proofreaders, indexers, as well as full-service editing vendors, and ensures their use of the professional principles and methods set forth in The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Codes and otherwise prepares copy edited manuscripts for typesetting (or oversees their coding and preparation).
• Serves as liaison with authors and other Press staff during editing and proof stages.
• Oversees all stages of proof to bound book.
• Edits, proofreads, and checks jacket/cover copy and proofs.
• May personally copy edit manuscripts as needed.
• Collaborates with authors to resolve routine and moderate problems using existing procedures and to clarify meaning. Assists with quality control by proofreading edited manuscripts.
• Coordinate all 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.
• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Additional formal editorial training.

Experience:

• Minimum of six years professional experience copy editing scholarly books or journals (newspaper or journalism experience does not qualify for this position).
• Minimum of six years professional experience copy editing manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function.
• Skilled at hiring and supervising offsite freelance editorial workers.
• Working knowledge contracting and supervising full-service editing vendors.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Excellent command of American English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of The Chicago Manual, 17th edition.
• Complete knowledge of standard editing and proofreading marks.
• Superior editorial judgment and skills, including the ability to edit using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with other style manuals (e.g., MLA, APA).
• Fluent in at least one language other than English.

Preferred Competencies

• Comprehend academic writing.
• Coordinate the work of others, including freelance workers.
• Work independently and effectively exercise strong independent judgment.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Focus on complex material for lengthy periods each day.
• Accomplished analytical skills.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Modern office environment.
• Perform full-time sedentary work.
• Complete full-time computer work, including typing.

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
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

Press Books Manuscript Editing

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 senior production editor initiates and monitors the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, as well as full-service editing vendors, on book-length scholarly manuscripts and ensures their use of the professional principles and methods set forth in The Chicago Manual of Style.

Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for all manuscript components (text, tables, notes, reference lists, appendixes, illustration captions, and indexes).
• Determines the level of copy editing a manuscript requires.
• Establishes copy editing schedules.
• Initiates and monitors the work of freelance editors, proofreaders, indexers, as well as full-service editing vendors, and ensures their use of the professional principles and methods set forth in The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Codes and otherwise prepares copy edited manuscripts for typesetting (or oversees their coding and preparation).
• Serves as liaison with authors and other Press staff during editing and proof stages.
• Oversees all stages of proof to bound book.
• Edits, proofreads, and checks jacket/cover copy and proofs.
• May personally copy edit manuscripts as needed.
• Collaborates with authors to resolve routine and moderate problems using existing procedures and to clarify meaning. Assists with quality control by proofreading edited manuscripts.
• Coordinate all 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

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

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Additional formal editorial training.

Experience:

• Minimum of six years professional experience copy editing scholarly books or journals (newspaper or journalism experience does not qualify for this position).
• Minimum of six years professional experience copy editing manuscripts using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function.
• Skilled at hiring and supervising offsite freelance editorial workers.
• Working knowledge contracting and supervising full-service editing vendors.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Excellent command of American English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of The Chicago Manual, 17th edition.
• Complete knowledge of standard editing and proofreading marks.
• Superior editorial judgment and skills, including the ability to edit using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with other style manuals (e.g., MLA, APA).
• Fluent in at least one language other than English.

Preferred Competencies

• Comprehend academic writing.
• Coordinate the work of others, including freelance workers.
• Work independently and effectively exercise strong independent judgment.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Focus on complex material for lengthy periods each day.
• Accomplished analytical skills.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Modern office environment.
• Perform full-time sedentary work.
• Complete full-time computer work, including typing.

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
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.