Universities of Wisconsin · 2 months ago
Managing Editor - COLS | Literature, Writing, and Film
Whitewater, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Managing Editor for the Department of Literature, Writing, and Film to oversee the national literary journal, Either/Or. This role includes managing editorial workflows, production duties, and teaching responsibilities in English composition and creative writing courses.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing editor responsibilities will include overseeing the design, production, printing, promotion, revenue generation, and financial management for Either/Or
The Managing Editor will work closely with the journal’s Editors-in-Chief as well as direct student interns
The Managing Editor will organize the annual Either/Or Creative Writing Festival for high school students, and other public literary events related to the journal
Oversee all editorial work and production schedules
Approve the selection of all stories, essays, poems, and art to appear in Either/Or
Manage editorial workflow through Submittable, including correspondence with writers about edits, copy-edits, and page proofs
In conjunction with the magazine editors-in-chief, help top-edit all stories, essays, and poems to appear in the magazine
Copy-edit all galleys in advance of production
Finalize layout of magazine in InDesign
In conjunction with editors-in-chief, write a 'Letter from the Editors' for each issue, introducing the contents of that year’s edition
Supervise student interns
Coordinate with printer and vendor suppliers
Maintain issue inventory and shipping procedures
Maintain magazine website, updating content to maximize reader engagement
Oversee the fulfillment of contracts and payment for any contributors to the magazine
Coordinate with UWW Foundation and the College of Letters & Sciences to fulfill all purchase orders and requests
Oversee social media accounts
Organize issue release party and reading
Work with the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement to develop promotional efforts
Work to identify and apply for state, federal, and foundation grants
Represent Either/Or at the annual Association of Writers and Publishers conference (AWP)
Identify opportunities for revenue development through content packaging/diversification
Teach up to 12 credits annually, primarily in First-Year English, as well as courses in the creative writing program as needed
Edits, revises, and proofreads materials and resolves errors or inconsistencies in style, syntax, grammar, and format
Monitors the unit or program budget and approves unit expenditures
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Develops and enforces production phase deadlines and oversees editorial staff operational work plans and assignments
Implements and monitors tracking system for manuscripts and publications to notify authors of publishing updates as needed
Qualification
Required
Ph.D, MFA, or other terminal degree in English, Creative Writing, or related field
Experience teaching undergraduate courses in first-year English composition, creative writing, or literature at the college level
Minimum one year experience working on a literary journal or press
Strong commitment to teaching and student success
Familiarity with contemporary literary culture
Preferred
Experience with InDesign, Submittable, and Squarespace or comparable publishing software platforms
Managing Editor experience on a literary journal or press
Record of publication in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction
Benefits
Excellent benefit package
Comprehensive benefit package
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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