Editor Associate

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Editor Associate for the Bilingual Press | Editorial Bilingüe supports all stages of the editorial and production process—from manuscript evaluation and editing through design, marketing, and distribution. This role requires a strong editorial eye, fluency in both English and Spanish, and a passion for Latino/a/x and bilingual publishing. The Editor Associate will collaborate closely with the Publisher and Managing Editor, the Bilingual Press | Editorial Bilingüe staff, student interns, authors, and institutional and community partners to help uphold the Press’s mission of promoting a wide array of linguistic and cultural experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Excellent command of written English and Spanish.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and editing tools (Track Changes, Adobe Acrobat).
Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and familiarity with editorial best practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in English, Spanish, Creative Writing, Publishing, Latino/a/x Studies, or a related field required.
1–3 years of experience in editorial or publishing work, preferably in a small or university press environment.
Familiarity with bilingual or translation editing workflows.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
Experience with layout and production software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or equivalent).
Familiarity with book distribution systems and metadata management.
Understanding of open-access and bilingual publishing models.
Experience with event planning, marketing, or literary outreach (especially bilingual events).
Experience working with students—such as supervising editorial interns, coordinating internship programs, or mentoring student assistants within an academic or publishing setting.
Interest in contemporary Latino/a/x, Chicano/a/x, and bilingual literature.
Experience with accounting, especially accounting for small businesses and financial auditing.
Experience with translation between Spanish and English, especially literary translation.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate manuscript submissions (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and scholarly works).
Collaborate with authors during developmental, copyediting, and proofreading stages—ensuring bilingual consistency and stylistic quality.
Prepare manuscripts for layout and production in accordance with house style.
Manage editorial calendars, track project progress, and coordinate production deadlines.
Draft catalog copy, author bios, metadata, and promotional materials in both English and Spanish.
Maintain editorial documentation, style guides, and author correspondence.
Assist with metadata entry, ISBN management, and distribution logistics.
Support public-facing efforts, including social media content, author events, and press outreach.
Collaborate with ASU partners, including the Hispanic Research Center, University Libraries, and others.