Job Description

The UW Press has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Project Editor to join their team.

About this opportunity

Under the general direction of the editing design and production (EDP) manager the senior project editor is responsible for approximately 25 to 30 titles annually. This position is a point person for in-house colleagues authors and some outside vendors on all projects they manage from delivery of raw manuscript through finalization of printer-ready book files. Projects range in book type and complexity from standard scholarly monographs to highly illustrated art history and regional trade titles. Other kinds of books include reference works facing-page translations and books about social justice topics written by scholar activists and for course use.
The senior editor also works with the EDP manager to develop implement and communicate guidelines for unbiased and culturally appropriate language usage for press publications and other press communications.

A cover letter is required to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts for copyediting and design/typesetting including setting editorial requirements and standards for each manuscript and communicating these requirements;

• Hire instruct and vet the work of freelance copyeditors proofreaders indexers and other vendors; liaise with authors.

• Coordinate simple art revision and production with design staff; liaise with in-house and outside typesetters through composition and occasionally with outside packagers throughout production.

• Vet author and proofreader corrections through all proof cycles and ensure their accuracy

• Review and approve printers proofs on occasion.

• Assess assigned projects for production: prepare and maintain production schedule with due attention to editing needs and requested bound-book dates.

• Guide the creation of alt text for images in ebooks for assigned projects.

• Edit book cover copy indexes general marketing copy and small pieces (e.g. forewords) as required.

• Edit external marketing communications.

• Participate in departmental and press-wide meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferably in the humanities or social sciences and 3 years of professional editorial and project management experience with books.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Additional requirements

• Fluency with different scholarly writing styles and comfort working with theoretical language.

• Thorough knowledge of standard scholarly apparatus (e.g. footnotes bibliographies tables).

• Sensitivity to language relating to race gender nationality and sexuality.

• Proficiency with the details of multiple editorial style manuals and reference works (e.g. Chicago Manual of Style AAA Publishing Style Guide MLA Handbook).

• Mastery of bookmaking procedures including the use of styles and their effect on book design the requirements and limitations of book design and composition and the details of illustration and graphics handling.

• Keen interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to shift focus quickly make independent decisions and manage competing priorities.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in speech and writing.

• High-level reading writing editing and proof-handling skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective strategies for working with authors and other professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat markup tools.

• Experience with FileMaker Pro or other database software especially in a publishing setting.

• Experience with cost control as relates to book production.

Conditions of Employment:

• Work on site in Seattle offices a minimum of four weeks per calendar year.

• Participate in EDP and interdepartmental meetings.

• Occasional travel to and/or participation in meetings and conferences relevant to book publishing.

Cover Letter Requirement:

• An introduction

• State the specific position for which they are applying

• A summary of how your qualifications skills and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.