The University of Kansas · 1 day ago
Production Editor
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking a Production Editor responsible for overseeing the production process of new titles and managing quality assurance. The role involves collaborating with authors and freelancers, managing schedules, and ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards.
ConsultingHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
As production editor, oversee copyediting, preparation of illustrations, text design, composition, proofreading, indexing, and manufacturing for approximately 20 to 25 new titles and 5 to 8 new paperbacks per year, maintaining schedules for all projects; this includes working directly with authors throughout the production process from manuscript to bound books and hiring and supervising freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, indexers, and typesetters, plus printing vendors
Collate author changes and check all stages of text and component proofs; copyedit flap/catalog copy and indexes; scan art and adjust digital image files to ensure high-quality reproduction
Manage frontlist ebook schedules, overseeing interns on quality assurance. Transfer files to and from conversion vendor, ensuring style and accessibility compliance. Coordinate with managing editor on conversion of backlist titles. Check invoices for accuracy and submit to business and sales manager for payment
Assist with supervision of UPK Production interns by assigning and reviewing their work in collaboration with managing editor
Prepare bid specifications for text composition, using in-house modular typographic designs or develop new designs in coordination with managing editor; purchase book typesetting services in conformity with bid specifications and established state procedures
Advise and assist other departments as necessary, and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, communications, business, marketing, or relevant field
Two (2) years of related publishing experience
One (1) year working in an environment requiring regular use of Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
One (1) year of experience with book manufacturing processes
One (1) year proofreading documents and materials intended for publication
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations
Preferred
Copyediting experience as evidenced by application materials
Superior proofreading skills as demonstrated by application materials and in-house proofreading test
Strong familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style as evidenced by application materials
Excellent time management and organizational skills as evidenced by application materials
Company
The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor.
10001+ employees
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