Editor

Job Summary

Oversees the publication of books, manuscripts, journals and other papers including electronic publications; directs design and production activities; may supervise others.

Job Functions

• Prepares written material for publication.
• Writes and edits material to conform to publication style and publisher guidelines.
• Proofreads manuscripts of a highly technical, medical, scientific, or legal nature.
• Administers all functions of the editorial office
• Coordinates the ordering and distribution of reprints
• Coordinates all copyright releases.
• Ensures the completion of manuscript production according to established deadlines.
• Confers and coordinates with authors, publishers, designers, and photographers.
• Assigns projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Trains employees or student workers in appropriate methods and procedures using good training techniques.
• Secures, selects, and coordinates publication of manuscripts in book form.
• Reviews submitted manuscript.
• Coordinates design and production activities for final draft of publication.
• May assign and supervise editorial staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and six years of writing and editing experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Job Family

Communications/Media

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Category

Professional

Rev. Date

10/01/05

Job Key

30000212

Pay Grade

N/A