University of Chicago
Manuscript Editor I
Chicago, IL, USA · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- Manuscript Editor I edits complex scholarly journal manuscripts in the fields of science and economics for style, grammar, and accuracy under supervision of senior members of the department.
- The editor moves manuscripts through the corrections process, final approval, and ahead-of-print posting online.
- This position works closely with editing colleagues and various departments throughout the Press.
Responsibilities
- At manager's discretion, fulfill lead editor responsibilities for journal oversight, including editing manuscripts for assigned journal(s) and others, following production schedules, maintaining style notes, training editors, communicating with production controllers and journal offices as needed, and checking paginated issues before final publication.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
- include a college or university degree in related field.
- Two years of prior publishing experience in copyediting or proofreading, preferably in scholarly journals or books rather than newspapers or magazines.
- Ability to work on multiple jobs simultaneously, involving manuscripts in various stages of the publication process, for multiple journals with different styles and procedures.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree.
- Graduate coursework.
- Preferred Competencies
Skills
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work independently and to interact confidently but flexibly with authors.
- Work cordially with colleagues at all levels.
- Tactfulness and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and people in other departments.
- Concentrate and attend to highly detail-oriented tasks.
- Ability to focus, despite distractions in environment.
- Willingness to take direction.
- Willingness to take responsibility for meeting deadlines.
- Background in a foreign language.
- Hybrid in-person/remote work, at manager's discretion.
- Resume (required)
Compensation
- $45,900.00 - $59,400.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits
- Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
- Benefits Eligible
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