Editor

nFocus Solutions•Fort Leavenworth, KS

12h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Editor to support Army University Press (AUP) in editing, preparing, and publishing books and other scholarly products for digital and print distribution. This role provides manuscript editing, graphic review, publication layout, accessibility support, and final production services. The ideal candidate possesses advanced editorial and desktop publishing expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and experience managing complex manuscripts through final publication while meeting demanding production and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in English or a bachelor’s degree with an English concentration
Five to ten years of experience editing manuscripts and preparing documents for publication
Highly proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional
Demonstrated expertise in copyediting, proofreading, typography, document layout, and publication quality control
Ability to meet high-volume production requirements while maintaining accuracy and managing concurrent assignments
Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements for electronic publications
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 suitability determination

Nice To Haves

Experience editing military, historical, academic, or Government publications
Experience developing maps, charts, illustrations, and print-ready publication files
Familiarity with Library of Congress CIP processes and DoD file-transfer procedures
Experience supporting Army University Press or a comparable publishing organization

Responsibilities

Edit manuscripts for grammar, style, tone, format, factual documentation, citations, and endnotes
Apply AUP style requirements, Webster’s New World College Dictionary, and The Chicago Manual of Style
Edit approximately 40–60 manuscript pages per workday while managing two works concurrently
Review and prepare drawings, maps, graphs, charts, photographs, and other illustrations for publication
Support cover design and verify image clarity, resolution, sourcing, and copyright status
Prepare and submit Cataloging in Publication applications and insert approved CIP data
Lay out manuscripts in Adobe InDesign, including front matter, body, covers, spine, pagination, and margins
Prepare accessible digital files, print-ready files, and final PDFs using approved delivery methods
Support weekly and monthly production reporting and Government coordination