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SMU Dedman School of Law · 1 month ago

Bridwell Press Managing Editor (HR Title: Project Manager II)

USA-TX-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

SMU Dedman School of Law is part of a nationally ranked private research university located in Dallas, Texas, and is seeking a Managing Editor for Bridwell Press. The role involves overseeing editorial and production workflows, ensuring the timely publication of academic works, and serving as a liaison among authors, editors, and institutional partners.

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Responsibilities

Manage and track all editorial and production workflows for multiple concurrent projects

Monitor project timelines and enforce deadlines

Collaborate with authors, editors, and the SMU legal office to oversee contract development and compliance with university and publishing standards

Support and manage the peer review process in collaboration with editorial boards

Facilitate reviewer communications, ensure consistency and transparency, and uphold academic rigor across publications

Coordinate nominations for relevant literary, academic, and design awards

Partner with SMU Libraries’ marketing and communications teams to promote author recognition and institutional visibility

Represent Bridwell Press in meetings, collaborations, and initiatives related to academic publishing

Support the Director’s leadership by maintaining continuity in communication and decision-making across projects

Qualification

Academic publishingEditorial processesProject managementContract managementMarketing strategyPublishing softwareGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management