Associate Project Editor

The Globe Pequot Press is looking for an Associate Project Editor to project manage approximately 15 to 25 titles per year as assigned by Managing Editor.



Duties & Responsibilites



• Ensures manuscripts meet company standards and conforms to the vision of the work as described in the author’s contract.

• Works closely with the Acquisition Editor in matters pertaining to author management and style of work.

• Performs structural edit and line edit as necessary.

• Runs manuscripts through software to check for plagiarism.

• Hires copyeditor, sends copyedited manuscript to author, and works with author to resolve queries.

• Reviews author’s changes.

• Transmits manuscript and art to Design/Layout.

• Fills out all paperwork as necessary.

• Sets up and manages book files on editorial drive.

• Manages freelancer costs and keeps books on budget.

• Contributes ideas and perspective on systems and process to increase efficiency.

• Attends weekly production meetings and other meetings as necessary to facilitate book process.

• Manages information, such as title information for various reports and meetings, entering information into the title management software system as necessary.

• Keeps books on schedule.





Required Skill Competencies



• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel and track changes in Word.

• Must be able to work electronically and to manage content accordingly, and perform fact checks on titles online.

• Excellent communication skills.





Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of book publishing experience necessary.