Editorial Associate

GW, Inc. • St. Louis, MO

1d • $17 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Project Management team currently has an opening for an Editorial Associate.
As the EA, you would be primarily responsible for providing support services to Project Managers and Editorial Specialists (who oversee the publishing process for a variety of print and digital products) and managing smaller, light touch projects to gain experience in our clients’ processes and workflows.
As an EA, you would perform pivotal day-to-day tasks at every stage of publishing. Your primary duties would include
Preparing manuscript files for editing and typesetting
Assisting with photo research, permissions logs, copyright lines, etc.
Merging revisions from the author, publisher, proofreader, editor, and photo researcher
Confirming requested corrections have been properly implemented
Performing QA checks on copyedited manuscript, page proofs, front matter, back matter, and final deliverables
Providing project coverage during colleagues’ out-of-office time
Writing training workflows for tasks performed
Overseeing a variety of light-touch work (e.g., single-service editorial projects, online ancillary PM projects)
Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat are used extensively for these tasks. Learning resources and training opportunities are readily available at GW to strengthen computing skills and improve efficiency.
You are a go-getter who is self-motivated and wants to make a positive contribution to publishing and education.
You are adaptable. As a provider, we have to be flexible to meet our clients’ needs.
You are great at managing your time.
You are organized. You expertly prioritize projects without sacrificing quality or schedule.
You are looking for an opportunity to learn and move up. We believe in promoting from within, and this position is a great stepping-stone to a Project Manager or Editorial Specialist position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or working toward one) required.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, strong grammar and spelling, skilled time management, and attention to detail are all day-to-day requirements of an Editorial Associate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), and/or Chicago Manual of Style (CMoS) styles a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing manuscript files for editing and typesetting
• Assisting with photo research, permissions logs, copyright lines, etc.
• Merging revisions from the author, publisher, proofreader, editor, and photo researcher
• Confirming requested corrections have been properly implemented
• Performing QA checks on copyedited manuscript, page proofs, front matter, back matter, and final deliverables
• Providing project coverage during colleagues’ out-of-office time
• Writing training workflows for tasks performed
• Overseeing a variety of light-touch work (e.g., single-service editorial projects, online ancillary PM projects)

Benefits

• Variety! As a publishing supplier, we work on a wide range of media and disciplines.
• Hybrid environment: work from home a few days every week.
• Flex scheduling: set your ideal daily schedule.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits, including 401(k) with employer match.
• Education and growth opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level