Senior Managing Editor

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Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial workflows for multiple publications, from manuscript to final proof

• Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, production staff, and marketing to manage project timelines and deliverables

• Supervise inhouse content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders

• Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and style across all publications

• Implement and maintain editorial guidelines and processes

• Stay current with issues, trends and best practices in academic publishing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and teams (or equivalent)

• Exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading skills

• Strong understanding of editorial workflows, house style sheets, style guides (e.g., Chicago), and project management tools

• Comfortable working independently in a remote team environment

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• Commitment to publication accessibility; and equity, diversity, and inclusion of language in publishing

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials in Publishing or disciplines related to SIL domains preferred

• 3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content projects

• 5+ years experience working in SIL domain or project roles (or equivalent) preferred

• 5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing, or extensive experience as a regularly published author of academic articles or books

• Proven experience with manuscript development, content editing, copyediting, and proofreading across a range of formats (books, digital content)

Training and Orientation:

On-the-job training provided, and provision for professional development

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