Managing Editor

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

391d

About The Position

The Managing Editor at the University of Chicago Press is responsible for overseeing the academic editorial operations of several journals. This role involves managing the peer review process, developing guidelines for contributors and reviewers, and liaising between various stakeholders including editors, authors, and the scholarly community. The Managing Editor contributes to discussions on publishing strategies and editorial initiatives, ensuring that all manuscripts meet the high standards of the University of Chicago Press.

Requirements

• Master's degree (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Adobe products, Editorial Manager, or another peer review software
• Experience with peer review, publishing ethics, and scholarly communication.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role in scholarly journal publishing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the academic journal office for several journals.
• Oversee the peer review process, including developing and implementing editorial and journal policies.
• Track progress of manuscripts from submission through peer review to final decision and manage the peer review pipeline.
• Ensure that all manuscripts are delivered on time, within page budget, and meet the standards of the University of Chicago Press.
• Work with production, editorial, electronic publishing, and peer-review support to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Manage and track publication agreements, permissions requests, and perform other administrative management functions.
• Liaise between the Press, Editors, editorial board members, authors, and reviewers, including daily correspondence with all stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports of journal-wide statistics as needed.
• Represent the journals and the Press at academic meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with authors to resolve routine and moderate problems and clarify meaning.
• Assist 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree