The Huntington · 2 hours ago
Managing Editor for Verso and HLQ
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expThe Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution dedicated to the humanities, arts, and botanical science. The Managing Editor will support publishing and communications efforts by contributing to digital and print scholarly publications, managing editorial processes, and coordinating with authors and vendors.
Education
Responsibilities
Work with Research Division staff to identify potential topics and authors for Verso; copyedit, proofread, and prepare for publication one Verso blog post per month for six months in consultation with Communications and the internal advisory committee
Support the Editor in Chief (EIC) of the Huntington Library Quarterly as needed to: copyedit and proofread research articles; manage workflow and publication schedule for the journal; maintain database of article submissions; coordinate with authors to obtain print-quality images, secure rights and permissions, and ensure proper attribution in image captions and proper alt-text descriptions for all non-textual material; communicate with typesetters, graphic designers, and the University of Pennsylvania Press regarding production processes, file transfer, print schedules, and order fulfillment; coordinate timely processing of invoices, subscriptions, and memberships needed for HLQ operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum MA, preferred PhD in humanities or humanistic social science field represented in the HLQ
Minimum 3 years of copyediting experience
Project management/organization
Communication skills
Software, file management, etc
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
Company
The Huntington
Our world-renowned collections support scholarship, foster learning, inspire creativity, and offer transformative experiences for a community of the curious.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Thomas
School Programs & Partnerships Manager
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