Do you have a passion for creating academic content? Are you skilled at planning content and engaging with an academic audience of creative contributors? Apply today to explore if this is where God is calling you to use your skills next!
As Content Editor, you will seek to make an eternal impact on the Kingdom through supporting the Lifeway Academic editorial process. The Content Editor will serve the Lifeway team by ensuring the quality and content of all B&H Academic titles.
The Content Editor ensures that titles align with the vision and standards set forth for the work; coordinating with authors and substantive editors to achieve timely handover of manuscripts to production. Collaborates with the Art Director in the creation of appealing, effective book covers.
Responsibilities:
Facilitates manuscript submission and determines acceptability of finished work
Hires substantive editors and works with authors to modify manuscripts in light of editorial concerns; approves all edits
Communicates with authors to ensure timely manuscript submission; coordinates the efforts of freelance editors to ensure timely handover of manuscripts
Compiles editorial information
Communicates authors’ and Academic Publishing Manager’s vision for book covers
Creates back cover copy for each title
Routes final covers to appropriate parties, internally and externally
Participates in editorial, pub board, and Lifeway meetings
Occasionally represents B&H Academic at conferences and on college campuses as requested
Qualifications:
Education
Master’s degree from a seminary required; Ph.D. or Ph.D. in-progress preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Some familiarity with biblical Greek and Hebrew
Communication, organization, interpersonal, and editorial/editing skills
Content and manuscript development
Ability to prioritize multiple task and time management
Work Experience
1 year editorial process management experience
1 year editorial experience
Availability Required
Approximately 30 hours per week
Mondays and Thursdays for meetings
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