Director Of Editorial, Design, And Production (remote)

Cornell University

Ithaca, US
Base: $109,353.00 - $133,653.00; bonus/equity: not...
Fully remote
Scholarly or trade publishing expertise
Editorial and production standards
Manuscript editing, typesetting, proofreading
The Director leads a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of eight responsible for shaping the quality and visual identity of Cornell University Press’s published books and journals

Job Summary

  • The Director leads a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of eight responsible for shaping the quality and visual identity of Cornell University Press’s published books and journals.
  • This senior role ensures that all monographs, trade books, and edited volumes, and journals meet the highest editorial and production standards—delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • The ideal candidate combines deep publishing expertise with a commitment to inclusive publishing practices, technological evolution, and publishing excellence.

Matching Summary

The Director leads a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of eight responsible for shaping the quality and visual identity of Cornell University Press’s published books and journals.

Salary

Base: $109,353.00 - $133,653.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scholarly or trade publishing expertise
  • Editorial and production standards
  • Manuscript editing, typesetting, proofreading
  • Book and journal design
  • File preparation for print and digital
  • Workflow optimization and efficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive publishing practices
  • Technological evolution in publishing
  • University press publishing experience
  • Accessible publishing standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience
  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience
  • Deep understanding of editorial standards
  • Familiarity with industry tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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