Next Meetup

Now that our first NYU-sponsored event is behind us and was such a success, we have scheduled another NYU publishing-only meetup for both alum and current students.

So save the date:

Stone Creek Bar
Tuesday, December 9th
6:30pm - 8:30pm
140 E. 27th Street
Between Third Ave & Lexington
BACK ROOM

Since this is a busy time of the year for the bar, and they are reserving it for us free of charge, there will be a two drink minimum per attendee.

Joanne, Ania, and I hope to see you there...and if you know other alums or current students who are not part of the group, e-mail this to them as well.

NYU-sponsored meetup at the Torch Club

Susan RoAne spoke to SCPS alumni at The Torch Club on Tuesday, October 28. In spite of the cool and stormy fall weather, a crowd showed up to learn about networking and to catch-up with alumni and friends.

Known as the “Mingling Maven,” Susan shared tips on how to network face-to-face in an increasingly digital world. Alums and guests were then able to put these tips to work in a networking exercise that got everyone talking. Throughout the evening, Susan handed out some informative tips and kept everyone entertained.

In her new book Face to Face, Susan teaches readers “how to reclaim the personal touch in a digital world.” According to Susan, “Gadgets, gizmos and Google allow us to be efficient, effective, and connected. They also help us avoid in-person interactions. Personal communication is paramount to both career and personal success – people who are ready with a handshake, an intelligent presentation, are sought after by today’s business leaders.”

For more info about Susan RoAne and her tips to mingling, check out her website:

http://www.susanroane.com/. And we will be posting photos of the event to our Facebook page and some of Susan's networking tips to our blog, so check both in a few days.

Joanne

Long-term consultant project: copy editor

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and overseeing the copyediting and proofreading of large programs and multiple projects on Elementary, Middle School, and High School textbooks
• Establishing styles for large programs and assisting in maintaining and updating company style guides
• Working with editors on project style sheets and answering editors’ style questions
• Copyediting manuscripts (hardcopy as well as electronic) while ensuring accuracy and adhering to company standards and style
• Proofreading all levels of page proofs for assigned projects and ensuring that corrections are accurate and complete, and that schedules are met
• Managing independent and team project work as well as special assignments
• Updating management daily on project teams and attending project meetings

Basic qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or related work experience

• 3 – 5 years experience in copyediting/proofreading; preferably in book publishing
• Familiarity with widely-used style guides and manuals
• General knowledge of publishing practices and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to supervise multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and InCopy

Please contact Susan Gordon for additional information:

Susan Gordon

Lynne Palmer Exec. Rec. Inc.

susan@Lpalmer.com