Editorial and Production Assistant
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Posted on:
05-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking an Editorial and Production Assistant who will report to the Associate Director of Production and will support the editorial and production departments at Baylor University Press (BUP) by handling the transfer of manuscript files images and essential information between BUPs acquisitions editors and BUPs production department; and supporting the overall production cycle with a focus on the copyediting stage.
A Bachelors degree and less than one year of relevant work experience are required.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Assess required permissions for text and art and helping secure such permissions as needed
- Apply acquisitions checklist to submitted manuscripts compiling all text files into a single document and cataloging all images
- Email authors editors and contributors to confirm contact information and update the press database
- Compile key book data from different departments for group meetings to launch new titles
- Help track the contract status of authors editors and contributors
- Apply a third-party list of styles to Word doc manuscripts in preparation for copyedit
- Assist with the copyediting process and with post-copyedit updates in Word including communication with freelance editors and with authors with the ultimate goal of managing this stage of production
- As time allows assist with later stages of production including proofreading and ebook creation
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Content Management Systems
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Copy Editing
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Journalism
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic informat ... View more
