University of Washington · 11 hours ago
Senior Project Editor
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Washington Press is seeking a Senior Project Editor to manage approximately 25 to 30 titles annually. This role involves overseeing the editing, design, and production processes while ensuring high standards of editorial quality and culturally appropriate language usage.
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Responsibilities
Prepare manuscripts for copyediting and design/typesetting, including setting editorial requirements and standards for each manuscript and communicating these requirements
Hire, instruct, and vet the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, indexers, and other vendors; liaise with authors
Coordinate simple art revision and production with design staff; liaise with in-house and outside typesetters through composition, and occasionally with outside packagers throughout production
Vet author and proofreader corrections through all proof cycles, and ensure their accuracy
Review and approve printers’ proofs on occasion
Assess assigned projects for production: prepare and maintain production schedule, with due attention to editing needs and requested bound-book dates
Guide the creation of alt text for images in ebooks for assigned projects
Edit book cover copy, indexes, general marketing copy, and small pieces (e.g., forewords) as required
Edit external marketing communications
Participate in departmental and press-wide meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in the humanities or social sciences and 3 years of professional editorial and project management experience with books
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
Fluency with different scholarly writing styles and comfort working with theoretical language
Thorough knowledge of standard scholarly apparatus (e.g., footnotes, bibliographies, tables)
Sensitivity to language relating to race, gender, nationality, and sexuality
Proficiency with the details of multiple editorial style manuals and reference works (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AAA Publishing Style Guide, MLA Handbook)
Mastery of bookmaking procedures, including the use of styles and their effect on book design, the requirements and limitations of book design and composition, and the details of illustration and graphics handling
Keen interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to shift focus quickly, make independent decisions, and manage competing priorities
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in speech and writing
High-level reading, writing, editing, and proof-handling skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Preferred
Knowledge of effective strategies for working with authors and other professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat markup tools
Experience with FileMaker Pro or other database software, especially in a publishing setting
Experience with cost control as relates to book production
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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