Assistant Project Editor at University of Florida

Classification Title:Assistant Project EditorClassification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in English or a related discipline and two years of relevant experience.Job Description:Reporting to the EDP manager. A key member of the EDP team the assistant editor assists with the transformation of a book manuscript into a printed and bound volume overseeing the text corrections for reprint and new-to-paperback editions approximately 70 frontlist titles and 50 to 70 reprint or new-to-paper titles annually maintaining the high standards of UPF books.Coordinates Editorial ProjectsServes as the primary project coordinator sheparding assigned titles through all stages of the publication process.Edits manuscripts (or oversees freelancers) to ensure proper organization consistency of style and presentation grammatical correctness and factual and typographical accuracy.Monitors the work of freelance editors proofreaders and indexers to ensure schedules and quality standards are met.Coordinate Author and Interdepartmental CommunicationConfers with authors before during and after the book-making process serving as the the main point of contact with the author in matters of perfecting the manuscript and of communicating with other departments at the Press.Consults with the book designer EDP manager and marketing staff concerning design production and marketing decisions in which editorial considerations are pertinent.Prepares ManuscriptsPrepares manuscripts for freelance copy editors applying SAI styles or typesetting coding and ensuring that all components are complete and properly organized.Trains internsTrains editorial interns in basic editorial practices workflows and tools and reviews intern work to provide feedback.Expected Salary:$17.24 /hr ($36000 annually)Required Qualifications:Skills include familiarity with word processing and desktop publishing technology specifically Adobe Creative Suite.Preferred:Formal education should include at least a bachelors degree and a minimum of two years of book publishing experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Strong organizational skills and self-direction necessary. Skills include experience with publishing technology including XML and Scribe Well-Formed Document Workflow (WFDW) ebook conversion technology accessibility standards and spreadsheet systems.Special Instructions to Applicants:In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.This position is eligible for Veterans preference. If you are claiming Veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.Health Assessment Required:No Key Skills Proofreading,Video Editing,Fact check,Taleo,Copy Editing,Digitization,Journalism,Market Research,Adobe Premiere,Final Cut Pro,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1