Manuscript Editor I
About The Position
The Manuscript Editor I edits complex scholarly journal manuscripts in science and economics for style, grammar, and accuracy under the supervision of senior department members. Using XML-based editing software, the editor applies journal style throughout manuscripts, including figure captions, tables, and mathematics, and writes queries to authors. The editor advances manuscripts through corrections, final approval, and online ahead-of-print posting, working closely with editorial colleagues and other Press departments. The position may also include lead editor responsibilities for assigned journals at the manager’s discretion. These duties include overseeing journal manuscripts and production schedules, maintaining style notes, training editors, communicating with production controllers and journal offices, and checking paginated issues before publication. The role also edits books, journals, or other written materials with guidance, establishes editing schedules, collaborates with authors to resolve routine problems, and assists with quality control through proofreading.
Requirements
- College or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and graduate coursework.
- Two years of prior publishing experience in copy editing or proofreading, preferably in scholarly journals or books rather than newspapers or magazines.
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Background in science, economics, or math.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and interact confidently but flexibly with authors.
- Ability to work cordially with colleagues at all levels.
- Tactfulness and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and people in other departments.
- Ability to concentrate on highly detail-oriented tasks and focus despite environmental distractions.
- Ability to work on multiple jobs simultaneously, involving manuscripts in different publication stages for multiple journals with different styles and procedures.
- Ability to take direction and ask questions.
- Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and managing time.
- Background in a foreign language.
Responsibilities
- Copy edit academic journal articles in science and economics according to production schedules and deadlines.
- Edit all parts of manuscripts, including main text, literature cited, appendixes, figure captions, complex tables, and mathematical expressions and equations.
- Guide manuscripts through publication stages and ensure high-level quality control.
- Review author proofs, enter and check corrections, and approve final files for publication.
- Identify and tactfully resolve editorial situations with authors, journal office staff, and/or supervisors.
- Communicate with authors, managing editors, colleagues, editorial supervisors, and production staff.
- At the manager’s discretion, fulfill lead editor responsibilities for journal oversight, including editing manuscripts, following production schedules, maintaining style notes, training editors, communicating with production controllers and journal offices, and checking paginated issues before publication.
- Edit books, journals, or other written materials with guidance from others and establish editing schedules.
- Collaborate with authors to resolve routine problems using existing procedures and clarify meaning.
- Assist with quality control by proofreading edited manuscripts.
- Perform other related work as needed.
Benefits
- The University offers benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
