Editorial Associate Ii

Luis Barreiro Lab Inc

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $20.49 - $26.51 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Manuscript pipeline management
Author and reviewer communication
Liaison with other departments
This role supports acquisitions editors in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press, disseminating scholarship and promoting education

Job Summary

  • This role supports acquisitions editors in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press, disseminating scholarship and promoting education.
  • Responsibilities include managing the acquisitions pipeline, communicating with authors and reviewers, and acting as a liaison with other Press departments.
  • The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for books.

Matching Summary

This role supports acquisitions editors in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press, disseminating scholarship and promoting education.

Salary

Base: $20.49 - $26.51 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manuscript pipeline management
  • Author and reviewer communication
  • Liaison with other departments
  • Academic conference participation
  • Proofreading page proofs and copy

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for books
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent communicator
  • Work independently with initiative
  • Manage stressful situations

Key Requirements

  • < 2 years of work experience
  • College or university degree in related field
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • At least two years experience in publishing preferred
  • Experience working with illustrations and permissions preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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