Senior Managing Editor
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SILAcademic Publishing
GlobalPart-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content projects; 5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing
- Required Skills
- Project Management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials in Publishing or related disciplines preferred
- 3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content projects
- 5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing, or extensive experience as a regularly published author of academic articles or books
- 5+ years experience working in SIL domain or project roles (or equivalent) preferred
- Proven experience with manuscript development, content editing, copyediting, and proofreading across a range of formats
- Strong understanding of editorial workflows, house style sheets, and style guides (e.g., Chicago)
- Familiarity with project management tools
- Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and teams
- Exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading skills
- Commitment to publication accessibility and equity, diversity, and inclusion of language in publishing
Responsibilities
- Oversee editorial workflows for multiple publications, from manuscript to final proof
- Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, production staff, and marketing to manage project timelines and deliverables
- Supervise inhouse content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
- Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and style across all publications
- Implement and maintain editorial guidelines and processes
- Stay current with issues, trends and best practices in academic publishing
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