Editorial and Production Assistant

Baylor University • Waco, Texas, USA

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Description

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 to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision Baylor in Deeds . Also explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas This 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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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