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BJU Press · 1 month ago

Editor (Math)

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

BJU Press is dedicated to producing K–12 educational materials with a biblical worldview. The Math Editor will support the Editorial team by ensuring clarity and accuracy in educational content, while maintaining communication with project members and upholding publishing standards.

E-LearningEducationPublishing

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Direct the editing of BJU Press products, as outlined in the following three points:

Developmental Editing—Evaluate the overall soundness of a writer's manuscript from a broad perspective; make corrections and/or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual and biblical accuracy, and grade-level appropriateness; may include subject-related research

Copyediting—Apply intensive editing to the writer's revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail of the manuscript

Production Editing—Proofread PDF page proofs, with the goal of a final product that is user-friendly, finished on time, and as error-free as possible in text, graphics, and layout

Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards; suggest updates to the editorial manager as appropriate

Maintain excellent communication with project team members

Complete special projects as assigned

Qualification

Chicago Manual of StyleMastery of English grammarCollege-level mathematics studiesOrganizational skillsMeet deadlinesWork with a teamCommunication skills

Required

Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including the ability to recognize and repair problems with sentence structure and paragraph development and to identify and correct problems with unity, coherence, logic, and precision

Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style

Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test and sample math edit

Master's degree in relevant creative discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1-2 YOE OR 4+ YOE in a creative discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc

Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life

Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology

Required Education: Bachelors

Required Experience: 3-4 years related experience