NYU Publishing Alumni Association

6/27 Meetup at NYU Bookstore

2011-06-28T00:47:00.000-04:00

So after an unusual long break between meetups, we met once again at the not-so-new NYU Bookstore. For those like me, who remember what the old bookstore looked like and who never saw this bookstore before, it was a pleasant surprise; table and chairs were setup for us at the back of the store. Judith was nice enough to bring us cookies and everyone got a free drink from the coffee bar--plus fifteen percent off all purchases at the store.

There wasn't a large turnout, but this gave everyone a chance to really get into the topics/questions that came up at our popular round-robin: how do you get a new department without process set-up and what skill do you think is most useful to succeed in publishing today. Not many could advise on the first question, although Joanne suggested assigning tasks to different people and I suggested getting buy-in from department heads, choosing the most annoying/debilitating problems to "fix" first, and getting others to help with feedback and documentation. For the skills question, two-thirds surprisingly thought that networking was a skill that was not taught enough and that could help everyone in publishing.

There was plenty of space for more participants and the area where we met was conducive for conversations. Going forward, I will work with Judith to try and get this space for all coming meetups, so I hope to see you there next time. And remember to bring your alumni card to get discounts off of books, clothing, supplies, and more.

Until next time,
Karina, Joanne, and Logan

REMINDER: NYU SCPS Publishing Event "BLOGS, BOOKS & BUSINESS STRATEGIES": October 18, 2010

2010-10-06T18:36:00.000-04:00

The NYU-SCPS Office for Alumni Relations, The Publishing Alumni Association and
The Publishing Student Association

Cordially invite you to:

BLOGS, BOOKS & BUSINESS STRATEGIES
An evening of networking and publishing conversation led by two industry experts

Please join DEBBIE STIER, SVP and Director of Digital Marketing at Harper Collins, and YULI ZIV, Founder, Style Coalition.com, for a discussion on:

How to monetize your blog
How to widen your audience through social media marketing
How to partner with large media (HarperCollins, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) for entrepreneurial gain

Monday, October 18, 2010, 6:30p.m.
Room 909, Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South, New York

Refreshments: 6:30p.m.
Speaker Presentations: 7:00 to 8:00p.m.
Alumni RSVP: publishing.alumni@nyu.edu

ABRAMS, pre-eminent publisher of high-quality illustrated books, seeks Editorial Assisant

2010-10-04T20:58:00.002-04:00

ABRAMS is seeking an organized, energetic, detail minded individual with excellent English language skills to provide administrative support to two senior vice presidents and editorial support for the Abrams Adult editorial team.

Responsibilities include minute taking at major meetings and presentations; creating PowerPoint presentations; writing fact sheets and catalog copy; processing reprint corrections; responding to unsolicited proposals and inquiries; copyediting, proofreading, collating galleys, keyboarding and picture management; as well as providing overall clerical support (phones, copies, package tracking, etc).

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree; 1 - 2 years' publishing experience; excellent grammar, spelling, communication and writing skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently and calmly; copyediting/proofreading experience preferred; pleasant telephone manner; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; InDesign and iView Media a plus. French or other foreign language a plus.

Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to jobs@abramsbooks.com

NYU Event: Blogs, Books and Business Strategies

2010-10-02T13:10:00.002-04:00

The NYU alumni office and the publishing student association have coordinated "an evening of networking and publishing conversation led by two industry experts." Come out to the Kimmel Center on October 18th to join a discussion led by Debbie Stier (Harper Collins) and Yuli Ziv (StyleCoalition.com). They'll discuss:

How to monetize your blog
How to widen your audience through social media
How to partner with large media to build your brand

When: Monday, October 18, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Where: Room 406, Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South

Alumni RSVP: publishing.alumni@nyu.edu

Current Student RSVP: fpc224@nyu.edu

Hope to see you there!

Show Business Weekly Seeks Editorial Interns

2010-10-02T12:09:00.001-04:00

Show Business Weekly, a performing arts newspaper located in Midtown Manhattan, is looking for editorial news interns who write incredibly well.

Get experience in proofreading, fact checking, writing, editorial production and general office work.

We offer hands-on involvement with New York's performing arts community and publishing industry. Candidate must be deadline and detail oriented.

Please email resume and cover letter to work@showbusinessweekly.com.

No phone calls please.

Production Editorial Assistant needed at HarperCollins Publishers

2010-09-29T10:17:00.001-04:00

Responsibilities:
- Assist Executive Managing Editor with all clerical and administrative aspects of the department, including phones, correspondence, invoices, etc.
- Helps to prepare bound galley materials.
- Assists the production editors as needed.

After training and under supervision also will take responsibility for:
- Editorial production of offsets and reprints and assist production editors in proofreading, slugging proof corrections, checking blues, and other aspects of the editorial production process as needed.
- May take on individual book projects and learn to supervise the editorial production process from manuscript to bound book.

Qualifications:
- College-level education and understanding of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and literature required.
- Computer skills necessary.
- Must be well organized and able to work under deadline pressures.
- Must possess college degree or equivalent work experience.

If interested in this position, please apply at http://www.harpercollinscareers.com/careers/apply/ap_index.html with the job code RA-PEAKL.

Oxford University Press Seeks Contracts Associate

2010-09-28T12:03:00.002-04:00

Oxford University Press, Inc. seeks to fill the position of Contracts Associate in the Legal Department.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Contracts Associate will create, edit, draft and negotiate editorial book contracts, library sales and online product licenses, and journal acquisition contracts and will lead contract negotiations with literary agents.

The Contracts Associate will help improve contract processes and support the General Counsel in the administration, negotiation and drafting of contracts in other areas of the business as needed. The job holder will have the opportunity to work with editorial staff, management, agents and authors and will gain exposure to a wide range of publishing agreements.

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 1 – 2 years experience in book publishing, preferably in editorial department or at a literary agency.
Good communication and writing/drafting skills.
Must be highly organized, efficient, adaptable, and attentive to detail.
Self-starter with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of work accurately in a timely manner.
Excellent computer skills, including competence with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable job qualifications include previous experience conducting contract drafting and training.
Know-how and previous experience with book publishing contracts also highly desired.

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letters and resumes with salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

NYU Press Seeks Assistant to the Director/Subsidiary Rights Administrator

2010-09-28T11:53:00.001-04:00

New York University Press has an opening for an Assistant to the Director and Subsidiary Rights Administrator.

This position provides general administrative support to the Director, serves as press receptionist, and coordinates all subsidiary rights, including permissions, translations, co-publications, serials, and book clubs. Assists the Director in the management of all press contracts and electronic publishing activities, including e-rights research and correspondence with publishing partners, as well as significant permissions and licensing projects.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree, minimum one year experience in publishing required; subsidiary rights, contracts management, and grant writing experience preferred.
Must have outstanding writing, editing, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
Strong computer skills necessary, including Word, Excel, and Filemaker.

How to Apply:

For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position online, visit our website at: www.nyucareers.com, posting number 2009167.

How I Got That Job (or Internship)...

2010-09-26T21:31:00.001-04:00

Read stories about how our students turned their internships in the M.S. in Publishing program at NYU-SCPS into full-time jobs—or how their classroom or networking experiences resulted in coveted industry positions.

To find out more, visit http://nyupubposts.wordpress.com/

Macy's is Seeking Copywriter

2010-09-26T21:26:00.001-04:00

The New York based creative team of macys.com is currently seeking a Copywriter to collaborate on the development of interactive solutions and effective results for the website.

This person will have responsibility for understanding the overall business, brand and marketing objectives, and proactively contributing to its evolution and success. The position will be responsible for creative and strategic thinking, developing writing and messaging skills relative to product descriptions, email campaigns, headlines and other media.

This position requires 2-3 years of copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion or publishing, preferably with a background in eCommerce; working knowledge of Macintosh, proficiency with Word, experience with database tools and knowledge of Internet technology.

A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, direct response or promotion (or comparable work experience), and strong conceptual skills with knowledge of how copy relates to art, design, graphics and typography are also highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills, and the aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Oxford University Press Seeks Editorial Assistant - Reference

2010-09-26T21:22:00.002-04:00

The editorial assistant provides administrative support to development editors of large-scale reference projects at Oxford University Press for publication in print and as part of our growing online publishing program.

The assistant is involved in all phases of the editorial process; responsibilities include interacting with academic editors and authors of articles to ensure timely delivery of content, tracking progress in databases, and attending to departmental duties.

Requirements:

Candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, and able to solve problems and work under pressure. Excellent communications skills, spelling and grammar is a must. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and especially Access is highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree required.

Business Insider Seeks Editor Intern (PAID)

2010-09-26T11:32:00.001-04:00

Business Insider is expanding again! We're looking for a few great editorial interns to join our team this fall.

The scoop: We pay our interns. We also have them do meaningful things: research, write, copy-edit, produce features -- even break news. Several of our interns have gone on to full-time writer/editor positions at BI.

The qualifications: A journalism background always helps, as do copy-editing skills and light HTML and Photoshop experience. Knowledge of social media and previous writing experience a plus.

Please send cover letter, resume and clips via email to jliebman@businessinsider.com, attn: Jessica Liebman.

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern

2010-09-26T11:19:00.002-04:00

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern to work under the Senior Market Editor.

Candidate must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 full days a week, with no exceptions. This is an unpaid internship and you must be able to receive college credit.

Must be knowledgeable in contemporary RTW brands and have previous experience working with this market. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating trend/story boards and request lists, managing samples in the contemporary market, assisting in requesting looks for photo shoots, managing expenses and handling return requests.

Candidates must be extremely organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position requires long hours so candidates must be dedicated, highly-motivated and invested in their position. A positive attitude is a MUST.

Please send resume and cover letter to Alexandra DeAngelis at adeangelis@hearst.com.

Contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work?

2010-09-26T11:15:00.002-04:00

Gabriel Salzman is currently looking for content editors (all subjects, preferably with assessment experience), copy editors, editorial assistants, and data entry specialists.

It is contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work.

If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact Gabriel at gabriel.salzman@corek12.com.

Looking for Publishing Internships?

2010-09-25T14:31:00.000-04:00

If you’re still working on your degree, an internship may be the perfect way to experience the inner-workings of the publishing industry.

Some are paid, many offer college credit, and all provide invaluable knowledge that may help you get your foot in the door when it is time to look for a full-time job."

View the list of available internships here: http://www.bookjobs.com/internships.php

Berghahn Books Inc. Seeks Production Assistant

2010-09-24T12:10:00.001-04:00

Responsible, intelligent Production Assistant needed by busy scholarly press to handle multiple tasks in a small-firm environment.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, tracking projects, logging in and preparing manuscripts for production, checking proofs, archiving files, assisting with reprints and specialized projects as they come up, among other things.

Familiarity with Mac OS, desktop publishing software, MS Office, and database experience are desirable. Knowledge of grammar essential, self-reliance and a high degree of organization a necessity. Humanities major preferred.

Berghahn Books is an independent, scholarly press with offices in New York and Oxford, specializing in the Humanities and Social Science, with a focus on history, politics, cultural studies, media studies, social anthropology, and migration studies.

Contact: Melissa Spinelli, melissa.spinelli@berghahnbooks.com, with resumé and salary history.

Hearst Magazines Seeks Copyeditor

2010-09-23T10:43:00.003-04:00

Tracking Code: 468

Job Description: The Copy Editor copy edits and proof reads for the brand (this includes print, digital material, etc).

Required Skills: Strong copy editing skills.

Required Experience: 2+ years as a copy editor

Job Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Suite101 is looking for Talented Writers!

2010-09-23T09:36:00.002-04:00

Talented Writers Wanted

Categories: Media, Writers & Editors

Suite101 is a popular online magazine that offers authoritative articles, intelligent reviews and expert commentary to over 28 million readers each month. With websites in English, German, French and Spanish and over 10,000 professional writers internationally, Suite101 is the premier place for writers to attract millions of readers and publish for pay online.

How does it work? Publish fact-based articles and earn royalties on them forever. You can work from the comfort of your home and get paid monthly via PayPal.

Who works for Suite101 Our international network of writers includes:
- Journalists
- Authors
- Bloggers
- Subject matter experts
- Students
- Hobbyists

Requirements:

Who is our ideal applicant? Were looking for writers with:
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- A high level of self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Experience writing for the web (an asset though not required)
- Familiarity with social networks and online marketing (beneficial though not required)

ITHAKA is searching for a dynamic Content Development Specialist

2010-09-22T17:37:00.001-04:00

ITHAKA is searching for a dynamic Content Development Specialist to work in the Content Development Unit (CDU).

Working with direction from the Content Development Manager, the Content Development Specialist will support and further the work of the CDU, by inviting publishers to participate in JSTOR and working with content providers (such as museums, libraries, universities, or scholarly societies) on developing new collections.

The Specialist should have a strong academic background in an area of the life sciences or physical sciences. This position will report to the Content Development Manager.

Skills

*Minimum 3 years employment in scientific publishing, electronic resource management, or related field, and/or college or university degree in any area of the life sciences or physical sciences, and/or professional experience in science editorial or acquisitions required. An advanced degree a plus.

*Experience :
-Successfully completing research projects
-Understanding of contracts and agreements

*Excellent oral and written communication, proofreading, and listening skills.

*Strong research skills.

*Familiarity with online resources for academic research.

*Experience in communicating potential ideas to varying audiences.

*Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve problems.

*Positive attitude; flexible; self-motivator.

*Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize tasks with limited. supervision; work well under deadlines.

*Attentive to detail and deadlines.

*Software: Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Dreamweaver.

NYC Literary Agency Seeks Office Assistant

2010-09-22T17:32:00.002-04:00

Office Assistant will provide a literary agency with administrative and editorial support.

Responsibilities include heavy phones, organizing submissions, writing reader's reports, composing rejection letters, handling permissions, and some filing. Ideal candidate is well-organized, personable, has an excellent phone manner, and enjoys reading and writing.

Contact: Ian King

E-mail: iking@robbinsoffice.com

Fax: 212-223-2535

Special
Instructions:

Fax or email resume. Attachments ok. No phone calls please.

The New York Law Journal, the nation's largest selling legal daily newspaper, is seeking an Editorial Assistant

2010-09-20T10:32:00.002-04:00

The New York Law Journal, the nation's largest selling legal daily newspaper, is seeking an Editorial Assistant who will be responsible for a range of editorial and administrative duties that contribute to the publication of the daily newspaper and its feature magazine.

Responsibilities:

- This person will be tasked with reporting the weekly New Deals column for the corporate page, keeping track of and writing the daily calendar of events for the paper and the Web

- Assisting the Web Editor with uploading articles and managing the site, maintaining contact with our regular columnists about their deadlines, sending and filing rights agreements and maintaining the rights agreement database

- Ordering supplies for the staff, conducting research for reporters, taking and routing phone calls for the editorial department - Assisting with special sections and mass mailings, proofreading and occasionally reporting original features. Requirements:

- The ideal candidate must have a college degree. Knowledge of the legal field and or/journalism experience preferred.

- This is a great position for a beginning journalist or college graduate considering obtaining a law degree.

- This person must be highly organized, detail oriented and concerned with accuracy, able to work under pressure

- Show an interest in the news, eager to learn, facile with the web and Microsoft Office,

- Comfortable with taking direction and willing to maintain high standards in a professional environment. ALM places a high value on employees and strives to be an employer of choice.

Editorial Design Internships, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

2010-09-19T10:51:00.001-04:00

Description

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently looking for Fall Art Department Interns for both Martha Stewart Living and Whole Living Magazines. The ideal interns can commit to 20-30 hours per week from September through December in our West Chelsea office. Interns will be working directly with the art directors, production staffers, and editors and will be expected to help art directors with page layout for various parts of the book, update and manage the wall of current issue pages, do basic Photoshop photo manipulation, and create illustrations in Adobe Illustrator for various parts of the magazine.
Specific Skills

Please email your cover letter, resume, and at least 5 pdf samples of your design work (or a link to portfolio site). Experience in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is a must. We value those who are interested in the Martha Stewart Living culture, and those who are motivated, industrious, and eager to learn--with a desire to work in a challenging and creative editorial design environment.

Interns must have completed their Junior year of College or are currently enrolled in a Graduate or Advanced Degree program. Interns must be able to receive credit. MSLO will pay a $20/day stipend.

Web-Based Applications
https://careers.mslo.com/Pages/JobDescription.aspx?postid=81

How To Apply
https://careers.mslo.com/Pages/JobDescription.aspx?postid=81

NYU Press Seeks Marketing Assistant

2010-09-16T11:48:00.001-04:00

NYU Press seeks a highly well organized Marketing Assistant to assist with exhibits, manage the book awards program, provide publicity and clerical support to department staff, and perform other sales and marketing activities. The Marketing Assistant coordinates parts of the book exhibits program, including organizing small cooperative exhibits; designs and produces exhibit materials for all conferences; and responds to author exhibit queries. The Marketing Assistant also assists with online publicity, works to maximize the online presence for our books, and also develops and coordinates review copy lists for all monographs. The Assistant also coordinates the work of student interns, produces seasonal mailings to authors, generates supporting materials for sales reps and foreign agents, assists in the preparation of sales conference and other sales meetings, analyzes textbook adoption campaigns, and assists with the management of the press title database.

The Marketing Assistant also participates in many press-wide meetings and committees, and travels occasionally to academic conferences. This position reports to the Sales and Marketing Director of NYU Press.

Qualifications: High School Diploma and 2 years of office experience essential, Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of publishing experience preferred. Strong organizational, writing and proofreading skills are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database) and familiarity with Filemaker, InDesign and/or Quark highly desirable.

For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position online, visit our website at: www.nyucareers.com, posting number 20091620.

NYU offers a superior benefit package, which includes reduced tuition for self and eligible family members, generous vacation, medical, dental, and retirement plans. For more information on NYU Press, visit www.nyupress.org

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Jobs In Publishing: Internships...

2010-09-16T10:57:00.002-04:00

If you’re still working on your degree, an internship may be the perfect way to experience the inner-workings of the publishing industry.

Some are paid, many offer college credit, and all provide invaluable knowledge that may help you get your foot in the door when it is time to look for a full-time job.

View the list of available internships here: http://www.bookjobs.com/internships.php

Palgrave seeks a Production Assistant

2010-09-16T10:49:00.003-04:00

We are seeking a Production Assistant to be involved in all aspects of scholarly book production, from manuscript to bound book, working closely with in-house production manager, editors, designers, and an out-of-house project management vendor.

Major Responsibilities:

* “packaging” books (here, referring to overseeing production editorial work performed by outside vendors as well as assuming duties for estimating, trafficking, scheduling, liaison, bills, and ordering for text and jackets)

* This position will work on at least 80-90 titles a year

Required Skills/Knowledge:

* excellent written and verbal communication skills

* the ability to juggle numerous tasks

* ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently

* exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are a must

Experience Needed:

* office experience

* previous publishing experience and/or internship are a plus

Educational Background Required:

* Bachelors degree

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants without cover letters will not be considered.

HBO Seeks Freelance Copywriter

2010-09-14T10:24:00.001-04:00

OVERALL SUMMARY
The Freelance Copywriter is responsible for writing, editing and proofing content that supports the HBO and Cinemax brands. This individual will create editorial communications, ensure consistent style, proper grammar and factual accuracy in all copy and act as a proofreader.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

# Write, edit and proof online content and communications and ensure consistent style, proper grammar and factual accuracy in all copy, including web content, e-newsletters, utility emails, metadata, image taglines, etc.

# Copywriting, involving all aspects of product writing, including messages within products being developed and communications to stimulate product usage, e.g., product instructions, error messages, product marketing emails.

# Work independently to execute assigned projects.

# Keep team members and managers informed with regular project updates.

# Collaborate with team members.

# Provide proactive leadership on copy for all assigned projects.

# Report directly to Editorial Manager.

REQUIREMENTS
# College degree required.

# A minimum of 5 years of copyediting, proofing and copywriting experience.

# Very strong interest in/knowledge of movies.

# Extremely detail-oriented.

# Demonstrated ability to write compelling copy for all advertising/marketing media (i.e., print advertisements, newsletters, online, invitations, posters, etc.) Writing samples required.

# Understanding of basic legal principles, including copyrights and trademarks.

# Proficient with both Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office software, and online technology.

# Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and AP style.

Excellent organizational, time management, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills.

# Ability to meet short deadlines and work in fast-paced environment.

# Ability to interface with all levels of management.

# Entertainment industry experience a plus.

Please include a link in your resume to your portfolio of work/samples.

The Big Apple Magazine Seeks Writers!

2010-09-14T10:20:00.001-04:00

The Big Apple Magazine, a new online and monthly print publication featuring the best in dining, culture, and nightlife, is looking for proactive, dependable, detail and deadline-oriented writing interns.

The ideal candidate is interested in arts & entertainment, dining, and/or the nightlife and has a flair for writing. Experience writing for publication, either at a student newspaper or a professional publication, is strongly preferred. The opportunity is unpaid, and would last for approximately 2-3 months with the potential for growth into a paid position for the right candidate.

Interns will have the opportunity to both pitch and write stories for our website, as well as for our monthly print issue--which will be distributed throughout NYC’s hotels, airports and various places that tourists and suburbanites enter the city.

We are a small, dedicated staff who will consider you to be an integral part of our team's creative and editorial process so long as you are hard working and passionate. Undergraduate/graduate students and recent college graduates with outstanding writing abilities are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Minimum commitment of 3 months is required.

Interested applicants should forward a resume, a brief note detailing what you would be interested in writing about and why you would be a great addition to our team AND 2 professional writing clips.

Please send all required materials to: administrative@thebigapplemagazine.com.

Wireless Generation Inc., Brookyn, Seeks Temporary Proofreader

2010-09-13T10:09:00.002-04:00

Wireless Generation helps teachers and school administrators improve every child's learning experience.

We're looking for a proofreader who can help us eliminate the opportunity for educators to take a red pen to our materials. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for errors and is comfortable working through a high volume of text on aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities:
* Proofreading student and teacher materials in print, online, and on handheld computers
* Checking graphic elements for placement, accuracy, and correspondence to surrounding text
* Ensuring correct branding and trademarking
* Discussing recommended corrections with project managers

Qualifications:
* Four-year degree and at least one year of professional proofreading experience
* Demonstrated proofreading skills (test is administered)
* Attention to detail, commitment to producing quality product, respect for deadlines
* Aptitude for proofreading both digital files and paper materials
* Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required; other computer experience a plus.

Oxford University Press Seeks Assistant to the Publisher

2010-09-13T09:55:00.001-04:00

Assist the Publisher, Director of Marketing, and National Sales Manager of the Higher Education Division in all aspects of administration, including budgeting, budget monitoring and reporting, personnel matters, monthly analysis, as well as handle correspondence, filing, appointments, event planning (including negotiating cost-effective arrangements), and travel arrangements for the HE Publisher.

Take a lead role in the hiring, training, and mentoring editorial support staff in the Higher Education Division.

Job Requirements: University degree. Previous experience as an assistant required; experience as an executive assistant preferred. Excellent computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel essential).

Ability to balance a variety of responsibilities and handle many projects simultaneously, efficiently, accurately, and with good cheer. Excellent organization, grammar, and oral/written language skills; excellent phone manner and customer service skills.

Proven discretion is essential, since this position will deal with confidential material.

Rodale is Currently Accepting Resumes for Fall Internships

2010-09-13T09:52:00.001-04:00

Rodale is currently accepting resumes for the 2010 Fall Internship Program. Internships are open to students eligible for academic credit from an accredited college or university.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, previous intern experience and an interest in the chosen area of the business. Internships are based in the New York City location.

The ideal candidate will possess: excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, willingness to do administrative tasks, and the ability to juggle multiple duties. This person must have experience in Word and Excel; InDesign experience would be a plus.

Full-time PAID Internship @ Etsy.com

2010-09-10T10:06:00.001-04:00

Etsy’s blog editors are looking for a full-time paid intern who is NYC-based and able to work from our Brooklyn office.

Our blog (http://blog.etsy.com) is geared towards readers interested in what we call handmade style and culture.

In this internship you will gain experience:

* Working for a company with a very passionate online community.
* Writing and editing for a broad array of readers.
* Coming up with creative ways to do visual merchandising.
* Participating in a collaborative work-flow at a growing Internet company.

HuffPost College Seeks Editorial Intern

2010-09-10T10:00:00.001-04:00

The Huffington Post recently launched a new vertical called HuffPost College and has an opening for a unpaid internship.

Ideally, the candidate is a current student or recent college graduate who has worked for his/her school paper and is familiar with the in's-and-out's of collegiate news.

Although this internship will continue into summer, the ideal candidate will be able to start ASAP. The best candidates will be meticulous, well-organized and is passionate about news.

Oxford University Press seeks highly motivated Assistant Marketing Manager

2010-08-31T11:47:00.001-04:00

Assistant Marketing Manager - Trade @ Oxford University Press

Duration: Full Time
Location: New York, NY

Requirements:
Oxford University Press is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team as an Assistant Marketing Manager working on trade titles and key series. We are looking for an energetic self-starter who has a passion for marketing high quality non-fiction titles.

The Assistant Marketing Manager will develop and execute marketing plans and work closely with the editorial, publicity, and sales departments to maximize all promotional opportunities. In addition, he or she will be responsible for analyzing pricing, competition, and sales trends.

Specific responsibilities include:

•Prepare, refine and implement marketing plans for all assigned titles

•Develop promotional partnerships with relevant organizations and websites

•Establish sales strategies for the list and communicate these strategies through sales meeting presentations, promotional materials, direct mail, advertising, etc.

•Create and implement electronic marketing initiatives

•Liaise with editorial, sales, publicity and branch departments to ensure clear communication

•Work with authors to maximize marketing platform

The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment and possess a positive, can-do attitude. We require three to five years related experience in marketing or sales. Book publishing experience preferred. Candidates must be able to demonstrate initiative, creative problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency in Excel a must. College degree required.

E-mail: hrny.us@oup.com

Special Instructions:
Please send all cover letters and resumes with salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

No phone call please!

Meet-Up Roundtable: How much should you pay your friends?

2010-08-30T19:32:00.006-04:00

Last week the NYU Publishing Alumni held another meet-up roundtable at the Citigroup Atrium. Once we'd warded off multiple individuals wanting to play "Warhammer" (the Atrium turns out to be a Mecca for role-playing game meet-ups) it was down to business. There were two questions of the night.

First, if you are starting a new publishing project, how much is an ethical amount to pay friends who freelance for you? What standard freelance rates have you heard recently?

"It's a buyer's market" said Felipe Cruz, speaking of freelancers in a down market. "Stellar writers are willing to slash their rates, sometimes even in half." Kristen Quan added that she could see cutting your magazine's going freelance rate by about 25 percent if you were calling in favors in order to get a project off the ground.

"Hiring friends is about setting parameters," said Ania Levinson. "Will you pay a kill fee? Will you be the one personally editing their work?" Levinson, who works at Nature Publishing, said she'd pay $30 to $40 an hour for freelance design and about $1 a word for freelance writing.

Tony voiced a common refrain about working with friends: "Be upfront and fair." Being fair, Ashley added, will actually get you a better product.

"The quality will suffer [if you exploit writers] because the project won't be a priority," said Ashley.

Ashley, who works/volunteers for a young (broke) publication, added that one solution for getting friends to help with your start-up is to pay them with gifts, or a gesture. Everyone agreed that it all depends on your circumstances, however. Sometimes a sweet block party is compensation enough . . . but sometimes you just gotta make rent.

"Give your friends a choice," said Karina Mikhli, "a token [payment] or a gesture."

"If your friends are unemployed," said Jeff, "they'll probably prefer the discounted rate."

Joanne summed it all up: "Hiring friends is rough! Your friend relationship is different than your work relationship. Is it worth getting tough with your friends over work, at the risk of losing your friendship?"

Excellent question. At some point, as our freelancers become colleagues and colleagues become acquaintances, we will all have to deal with walking this line. Do you treat someone differently just because you can get away with it, or because they're desperate? Deep down, we all know the answer to that, but the industry will always push us to cut corners. Let's continue to challenge one another to value writers and pay them a living wage, on principle.

On a different topic, I've got this new publication idea and I'm looking for an unpaid intern . . .

Literary Agency Seeks Full-time Assistant

2010-08-30T11:23:00.001-04:00

Literary agency seeks full time assistant to work closely with two Vice Presidents/Agents. Applicant should be interested in commercial fiction and commercial non-fiction, as well as other varied genres.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Answering and placing telephone calls
- Composing press kits for submissions
- Writing rejection letters
- Tracking payments and contracts through various stages
- Tracking submissions
- Keeping detailed schedules
- Generating expense reports
- Corresponding with clients via email and phone
- Reading queries and evaluating manuscripts

*** Additional job responsibilities may be assigned

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience at an agency or in book publishing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus, and Outlook
- Superior organizational skills and very detail-oriented
- Ability to prioritize and multitask

About Our
Company:
Trident Media Group is a literary agency and management company founded by Robert Gottlieb and Dan Strone. Trident represents such major clients as Catherine Coulter, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Deepak Chopra, Michael Ondaatje, Russell Banks, Marilynne Robinson, the Dune Estate, and many other New York Times best-selling authors.

Are Barnes & Noble founder Len Riggio and his nemesis Ron Burkle the only people in America who still want to own a mega-bookstore?

2010-08-29T21:08:00.001-04:00

In mid-June, six weeks before he put his company and his legacy on the block, Leonard Riggio was sitting on the top floor of Barnes & Noble’s Flatiron headquarters, facing down the relentless forces of obsolescence. “I still like books,” he said, though it didn’t really need saying. All around him, in a conference room that evoked an elegant old library, were shelves lined with hardbound classics. Books had made Riggio a fortune. For decades, he had been delivering them to consumers at monumental scale in his ubiquitous superstores, a strategy that won him more fear than love in the world of publishing but made him arguably its most powerful player. Books had been very good to him, and now they were dissolving into the ether.

The founder, chairman, and guiding spirit of the company that calls itself the “world’s largest bookseller” is a slight, mustachioed 69-year-old with a Napoleonic temperament. But when he talks about books he fills with sentimentality. Riggio wanted to say something, but he couldn’t quite find the words, so he burst out of his chair and charged over to one wall. “I don’t know how you can intellectualize this,” he said, “but a book is …” To continue his thought, he pulled down a copy of The Count of Monte Cristo, shook it, felt its substance. “This bound volume of Dumas is content. We have to understand people want to own this content. They want this. It’s very important.”

Riggio was trying to say that, whatever becomes of books as physical objects in this new age of digital distribution, he is certain people will still pay for the pleasure of reading. Assuming he’s right, the more pertinent question is whether they will be spending their money at a Barnes & Noble. Sales numbers are down, and the company is valued at a third of what it was worth four years ago. If it is to avoid the fates of Tower Records and Blockbuster, it will have to figure out how to compete in a world where prices are falling and nimble competitors like Amazon and Apple are offering in actuality what the superstore bookseller used to promise only figuratively: immediate, cheap, and limitless selection.

All About the Editorial Freelancers Association

2010-08-29T12:50:00.002-04:00

The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) is a national not-for-profit —501(c)6— organization, headquartered in New York City, run almost entirely by volunteers.

Its members, experienced in a wide range of professional skills, live and work in forty-five of the United States and in Canada, England, France, India, Ireland, Israel, and Japan.

Read more about the benefits that EFA membership affords in the membership benefits summary or more in depth topic by topic through the various section menus across their site.

Managing Editor position

2010-08-18T19:11:00.000-04:00

Managing Editor – contact donnan@Lpalmer.com – Location – Las Vegas, NV on-site only

The managing editor will oversee and manage the scheduling and business aspects of the Editorial department including the management of contract and freelance writers.

Interested candidates should possess the following:

Bachelor's Degree in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Communications or related field
Minimum 3 years managing editor experience related to book publishing
Must be highly organized and able to multi-task
Must be very computer literate and web knowledgeable
Work experience and familiarity with psychology, counseling, or other behavioral healthcare/medical experience will be helpful.
Knowledge of publishing design and manufacturing processes, especially digital
Knowledge of design and manufacturing vendors

Competitive salary and benefits provided. Relocation available. Strict drug-free environment. EOE.

Marketing Manager

2010-07-29T13:23:00.002-04:00

Reports to: SVP Marketing
Location: Company HQ, New York, NY

Tutor.com is a great place for talented, hands-on people who have a passion for education, and like to get things done. We’re a privately held company with venture capital backing. We’re the world leader in live, online tutoring—our tutors have served over five million students. Right now, we’re focused on growing. We have some huge opportunities, and we need a great marketer who can work hard, work smart, and keep multiple projects on track at the same time. If this sounds like a fun and rewarding challenge, we’d like to hear from you.

Overview: Seeking an experienced, hands-on, business-to-business marketer to focus on K-12 school and public library customers. The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns and creating collateral materials to support our field sales team.

Position Responsibilities:

Manage the execution of all marketing programs including advertising, direct mail, email, trade shows, and conferences for the library and K-12 school markets.
Create effective brochures, specification sheets and other collateral materials to inform the market about the benefits of our products and services.
Develop highly impactful presentations to support critical sales meetings.
Continuously refine our product and company messaging
Collaborate with various marketing and account management functions including public/press relations, social media, and client services to create marketing programs and support materials for our existing clients
Conduct formal and informal market research, in addition to managing existing advisory panels

Position Requirements:

Successful track record of creating and executing marketing programs within a budget.
5 to 7 years of overall marketing experience with at least 2 years of relevant K-12 or library market experience.
Excellent copywriting and communications skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience with community-based programs and tactics is a strong plus.
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, Education or a related field is required.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
Disability (short and long term) options
Paid PTO time for holidays, personal days, sick days
Unlimited free online tutoring for family
Stock options
Opportunity for personal and professional growth, advancement, and leadership within an innovative but stable growing company

Please email a letter of interest and resume to Jill Musguire, Director of Marketing, at jmusguire@tutor.com with B2B Marketing Manager in the subject line.

Publishing News: July 15, 2010

2010-07-15T17:41:00.003-04:00

It has been far too long since I have updated this blog, and for that I feel like I deserve some kind of publishing-related punishment. Death by paper cuts, perhaps.

I've decided, therefore, to keep my posts short and sweet, and focus on news items related to our wonderful, beleaguered profession.

Japanese Novelist Skips the Middleman, Publishes on the iPad (WSJ.com)

"Novelist Ryu Murakami plans to release his latest novel exclusively for digital bookworms throughApple Inc.’s iPad ahead of the print version. Mr. Murakami, the acclaimed author of over 15 novels including “Coin Locker Babies” and “In the Miso Soup”, replaced the publishers with a software company to help develop the e-book titled “A Singing Whale,” or “Utau Kujira” in Japanese. The digital package will include video content and set to music composed by Academy Award winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, according to the Japanese business daily Nikkei."

Publishers are obviously still needed if quality is going to be maintained, but they've got to adapt their offerings to address this new 3-dimensional platform or risk being marginalized.

How to Survive as a Small Publisher . . . Get a second mortgage?

The Guardian goes behind the press to look at the success of Dedalus Books. They scored their initial funding from a house mortgage, yet they've "grown into an award-winning force to be reckoned with," says the Guardian.

Hmmm . . . using a home mortgage to launch a publishing house. Success or no, this is not a start-up methodology that I'll be adopting any time soon.

The E-Reader vs. The Book: Aren't They on the Same Team?

2010-06-23T19:50:00.000-04:00

by guest blogger, Jennifer Dawson

That was the topic of conversation at the June meeting of the New York University Publishing Alumni Association. For most in attendance, the answer to the aforementioned question was yes. While the majority did not own an e-reader and admitted that they had no desire to run right out and purchase one, the role e-readers will play in the future of the publishing industry is quite clear: e-readers are the future and stand to make it a positive one.

Some pointed out the e-reader's potential to overhaul an outdated print model drowning in seller returns and a glut of unused and wasted product. What the e-book means for the bookseller, particularly the independent bookseller, remains to be seen. But it wasn't that long ago that vinyl was projected to go the way of the dinosaurs and yet the vinyl record is currently enjoying a renaissance with independent record stores, the hip place to purchase both new and classic vinyl. There's no reason to believe the book and independent booksellers won't fare just as well.

While the die-hard bibliophiles in the group were not completely sold on the e-reader, all agreed that whether in bound book or electronic form, content and the quality and production of that content is what our industry is all about.

Besides mulling the future of publishing in the digital age, there was plenty of networking and industry advice in the conversation, two things very important to those still riding out the great recession and the cutbacks and layoffs it brought.

The next meetup is scheduled for August 24.

Rolling Stone: Times Are A-Changin'

2010-04-07T14:45:00.007-04:00

Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit the Rolling Stone offices as a part of NYU's class on editorial management. We passed Jann Wenner himself in the lobby, and then bumped into Peter Traverse at the elevator door. Beyond the star sightings, the highlight of the tour – which included a brief peek at Wenner Media's US Weekly and Men's Journal – was a trip down Rolling Stone's hall of covers (above). This highly-trafficked hallway (it led to two restrooms) chronicled every RS cover since John Lennon graced the front in 1967. The cover treatment has ranged wildly, from illustrations to glossy, staged band shots, but Yann and the gang have kept pretty true to form for an impressive length of time.

Speaking of Yann, touring Rolling Stone brings up an interesting quandary for publishers. When it comes to the owner and publisher of a magazine interacting with an editorial staff, how close it too close? From what we heard, Mr. Wenner has influence on nearly every page that gets approved in Rolling Stone. He also dictates what employees can, and can't, have on their desks. On the positive side, a strong hand is good because no one knows better than the founder how to stay connected to the magazine's roots. He was the only one there in '67 and so he has a unique perspective on the product's evolution.

On the other hand, everyone in our publishing class commented on the uniform (code for dull) design of recent issues of Rolling Stone. This is in stark contrast to the beautifully inventive typography of the old Rolling Stone. I couldn't help but feel like 'times they are a-changin' at Wenner Media and maybe the titan needs to loosen his grip a little or risk losing quality. Perhaps if the reins were loosened a little – heaven forbid there actually be a little rock music playing in the RS offices – editors and designers could rekindle that old sensibility. They might even have a little fun.

Putting the Pub in Public House

2010-03-04T23:49:00.003-05:00

The HarperCollins Emerging Professionals group is hosting an inter-house happy hour tonight at Village Pourhouse (corner of 11th St. and 3rd Ave). All are welcome!

The Specs:

Publishing professionals! HCEP invites you to meet colleagues and emerging professionals from other publishing houses.

Where: the Village Pourhouse on

When: Tonight, Thursday, March 4th, from 6-8pm.

Where: We'll be located in the Vegas Room.

David Ball: "[We're trying] to change the wheels of the car while it’s moving"

2010-02-21T00:33:00.000-05:00

At a recent NYU Publishing event students had the opportunity to meet a few of the publishing program’s advisors, including David Ball, the Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Meredith Corporation. Interestingly, Mr. Ball was the sole NYU Pub alum representing the board that day, having received a Certificate in Publishing from NYU 25 years ago.

First, a brief note about prerequisites for entering the publishing industry, then vs. now. In what seemed slightly too random to be coincidence, David Ball was the second NYU Publishing advisor to announce that he'd majored in urban planning in undergrad. That's right, two out of six successful publishing execs on the NYU board studied not English, not journalism, not marketing or business, but the integration of "land use planning and transport planning to improve the built and social environments of communities." Sure, times have changed, but it's food for thought. What kind of understanding of the world REALLY helps in your publishing career? Perhaps a degree in philosophy would come in handy . . .

Urban planning or no, after studying at NYU, David Ball went to work at Forbes magazine. He's been in circulation management pretty much ever since, working his way up from fulfillment manager to running the department at Meredith, a company that currently comprises 20 magazine brands, from Better Homes and Gardens to American Baby.

“My job description is that I make sure we make rate base," said Mr. Ball, "but what I actually do is try to change the wheels of the car while it’s moving. 80% of my time these days is spent on two projects." The first of these projects is migrating consumers to the Internet. According to David Ball, 15% of Meredith business comes through the Internet. He'd like that number to be 50-70%.

“Equally as interesting is the other project," he continued, "product development." In this arena, Ball explained that the depression in advertising sales in the magazine industry has been a hidden blessing. "Suddenly people are realizing that advertising isn’t going to come back again the way it was and that we need to build consumer revenue. So we’re spending a lot of time developing new products that we can sell directly to consumers.”

For David Ball, this push for product development and deployment, for out-of-the-box brand extensions, is just where his company needs to be, which gets him optimistic about the future.

So, what new revenue-generating ideas are the minds at Meredith concocting? What products precisely? For that, we'll have to wait and see. Or, better yet, invent them ourselves.

Martin Maleska: “There’s no digital business anymore. It’s all blended.”

2010-02-12T10:38:00.000-05:00

At a recent NYU Publishing event students had the opportunity to meet a few of the publishing program’s advisors. We’ve covered Jamie Raab of Grand Central Publishing and Stephen Riggio, CEO of Barnes & Noble. Next up is Martin Maleska, a partner at Riverstone Partners, LLC.

When Mr. Maleska opened up with his story about getting into publishing, I felt like I was hearing a broken record. Like the two speakers before him, he says it was, “an accident.” Now, 30 years later, Mr. Maleska owns parts of seven media companies. Oops! Before breaking into publishing at McMillan, Maleska actually worked building polyester plants in Brazil. It just goes to show you never really know how things are going to play out . . .

So, what exactly does the part-owner of seven media companies do every day?”

“What I do is look at new business models,” said Maleska. “The world is incredibly more complex than when I grew up. I don’t understand all of the technology that we use – not even close – but I always assume that if I can find the business rationale for doing something, there’s someone who will figure out how to do it. The technology is there and is infinitely more capable of doing things than we have yet tested. You are coming into an industry with endless opportunity that is only limited by your own imagination.”

Maleska tempered this wave of optimism with the brief caution that publishers "need to remain very flexible . . . You may say you’re book people or you may say you’re magazine people . . . but at the end of the day, all of the distinctions between media are blurring. There’s no digital business anymore, it’s all blended.”

Digital or no, in the end, Mr. Maleska couldn't help waxing a bit nostalgic, singing the same oh-to-be-young refrain as his fellow panelists.

“This is a very exciting time for the business. If anything, I envy all of you the careers that are ahead.”

Barnes & Noble CEO: “We’re almost like a public trust”

2010-02-09T18:30:00.002-05:00

At a recent NYU Publishing event students had the opportunity to meet a few of the publishing program’s advisors. We’ve met Jamie Raab, Senior Vice President and Publisher at Grand Central Publishing, now on to Stephen Riggio, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of a little retail shop called Barnes & Noble.

Riggio started with a brief history of the bookselling giant, explaining that B&N started out with a single New York store, catering primarily to the NYU crowd. Now, obviously an international brand, they concentrate on three primary business segments: college, trade, and internet. B&N is an $8 billion company, so Mr. Riggio certainly has his hands full.

“I spend most of my time recruiting people,” said Riggio, who has been in the industry for 35 years. “I think that what defines us is that we’re a publisher-driven company. It’s all about the books. We take very seriously the idea that we’re almost like a public trust. There’s something very different about selling books than selling a piece of electronics.”

When it comes to the vitality of the book publishing industry, Stephen Riggio is unflappable. “For 35 years people have been predicting that the industry is dying,” he said. From television to Atari, the internet to smart phones, he's heard every doomsday declaration. Not only have these devices not killed books, he said, "a National Endowment for the Arts study released just a few months ago said that Americans are reading more than ever.”

“I think that this is a very exciting time for the industry. People are consuming more media than ever, and now there are more ways than ever to distribute it. I’m very optimistic about books, publishing. and book distribution.”

Jamie Raab: “Everything about books is changing…”

2010-02-08T18:50:00.003-05:00

At a recent NYU Publishing event students had the opportunity to meet a few of the publishing program’s advisors. Jamie Raab, Senior Vice President and Publisher at Grand Central Publishing, was among the impressive group (check back for posts about the other attendees).

“In all the years I’ve been in publishing – about 30 now – I don’t think I’ve seen change so rapid,” said Raab, who oversees the publication of approximately 300 titles per year on Grand Central Publishing’s hardcover, mass market, and trade paperback lists. “Everything about books is changing . . . but books still remain.”

Jamie Raab came up the editorial ranks after falling into publishing more or less by accident. “I wanted to be a diplomat,” she confessed to the room of students. Fortunately, she added, she gets to use those diplomatic skills every day with authors and agents.

Not surprisingly, given the setting of the talk and the eager eyes staring back at her, Raab was extremely optimistic about the industry’s prospects. She called it, “a really interesting time,” to get into publishing, adding that, “you are all lucky because you came of age in the digital world.”

How does Raab spend her days in this new digital world? Not so differently than she always has: finding and nurturing talent.

“I think [book publishing is] a very personal business. It’s really about caring about the book and caring about the author. That to me is the exciting part. Everything else is exciting too, but our job is to find and nurture that talent.”

Since joining Grand Central - formerly Warner Books - in 1986, Raab has personally acquired and/or edited a wide range of titles, working with authors from Jon Stewart to Nicholas Sparks.

Check back for brief profiles of other NYU MS Pub advisors. Next up: Stephen Riggio, CEO of Barnes & Noble. On a side note, if you're doing the jobhunt rounds, this advisory board isn't a terrible place to start. Sure, they are busy executives, but if you can make a connection, you never know what could happen. Each one of these advisors wants to see NYU publishing students succeed.

Feb. Meet-up, Part II: The Weakest (and Strongest) Links

2010-02-08T13:04:00.000-05:00

continued from Feb 4....

The second round-robin question at Monday's meetup was posed by Karina: What are the strongest and weakest sectors of the publishing industry, and what specific departments are the safest and most vulnerable?

In terms of strong markets, everyone had their own opinions. “Editorial,” said Ken, “because in the end, no one can do anything without editors.”

“Books are safer,” said Tony, “because they’re less subject to commotion and revolution.”

“Sales seems to be the most safe,” said Sarah, adding that if you bring in the money, they’ll keep you on the team.

When it came to naming the weakest, most vulnerable positions in publishing, there was one lamenting refrain: “my position.” Multiple people around the table, from editors to proofers, had lost their jobs in recent months. Ira Dittersdorf recounted how McGraw-Hill recently made major cutbacks to copyediting and proofing departments, leaving editors of educational textbooks to do their own proofreading. Others have less specific, more blanket cuts across their sector, with even top execs getting the axe.

When it comes to making your position a strong, indispensable one, “it comes down to the individual,” said Joanne. “What do you bring to the table?”

And, hard though it is to hear, editing alone isn’t enough anymore. “I can make a web site and not hire a single editor,” said Sarah.

My own two cents – that scientific, technical and medical (STM) trade pubs do well in a down economy – was echoed by Stephanie. But what if you don’t want to go the STM route? If you want to stay in a sector of publishing that is taking hits like a freshman in glee club, you are going to have to look long and hard at staying professionally relevant. SEO? XML? CMS? If your boss asks about it, you’re going to need to know about it. Scratch that, you can’t just know about it, you have to know how to USE the information to take your publication to the next level.

So what’s the best way to stay ahead of this curve? We’ll have to leave that for another meetup.

Feb. Meet-Up, Part I: Which NYU Class Mattered Most?

2010-02-05T10:01:00.009-05:00

Hello everyone, my name is Logan Plaster and I am excited to be blogging for the NYU Publishing Alumni Association. This is a great resource that was put together by Karina, Joanne, Ania and Karen, and I'm proud to take part. Let's make this a space for NYU Pub. students, both past and present, to network and share ideas. If you have comments or links to share, please don't hesitate to email me. More to come on that front later . . .

Anyway, on to business. The NYU Publishing Alumni Association had a successful meet-up this week at the Croton Reservoir Tavern, a posh little bar near Bryant Park. It was a record turn-out, said alumni association founder Karina Mikhli, and everyone stayed until the bartender kicked us out. OK, so we were meeting in a room that closed at 8, but still, a good time was had by all.

The first round-robin questions for the evening was posed by yours truly, a third-semester, part-time student in the MS Publishing program. I am going through something of a mid-degree crisis and I needed a little inspiration. “What was your favorite class at NYU?” I asked. “Or, more to the point, was there a class that made the monetary investment worthwhile?”

The mention of the word “investment” was met by a wave of knowing nods. Unless you have someone else paying your tuition, you know what I’m talking about. We try to not think about the actual dollar amount attached to our degree, or subject it to too rigorous a cost-benefit analysis. That said, everyone around the table was quick to provide me with a stellar class to take, something that changed the course of their degree in one way or another.

The biggest consensus was that the most worthwhile classes in the end were the ones that were the most difficult and dreaded at the time. Namely, anything involving finance. “I hated finance,” said Ania, “but it was the class I used the most.”

Tony agreed, adding that finance is particularly important because, “no one is going to teach you that on the job.”

On the flip side, there were nods all around when Amanda recalled how her editorial classes were “a wash,” since she already had editorial experience.

My take away? Stay away from classes that seem right up my alley; they’ll end up being boring and redundant. Focus on the classes that will stretch you and give you a specific marketable skill, like building a P&L or creating a marketing plan.

So where are the classes on XML? Maybe next year.

-Logan Plaster

Check back tomorrow for the 2nd round-robin question: "What are the strongest and weakest segments of the publishing community?"

Next NYU Publishing Meetup Date and Blog Writer Needed

2010-01-09T22:31:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone had a good holiday season and New Year and that everyone is staying warm and healthy.

Our next NYU Publishing meetup will be held on Monday, 2/1, at 6:30 p.m.; venue to be decided. Save the date, send us round-robin questions, and hope to see you there. I will be sending out a Facebook invite shortly, but if you're not on FB, please RSVP via e-mail.

As some of you may know, the NYU Publishing Association has a blog that we haven't done much with. Along those lines, we are looking for a member who would be willing to report on our events for the blog and also breathe some life into it with interesting stories, features, etc. So if you enjoy writing, can commit to attending our events, and are interested in helping us out, please send us a sample of your writing and some proposed ideas for our blog.

Until next time,

Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

PE Job in Boston

2009-12-15T18:44:00.002-05:00

Production Editor – based in Boston – onsite only

Book publisher is seeking a Production Editor with 2-3 years of editorial and production experience in promotional or trade publishing, to oversee 100 titles per year. Must have excellent project management and copy-editing skills, fact-checking capabilities, experience working with printers, and the ability to think outside of the box.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts or equivalent experience. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are a necessity. Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a must. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro and graphic software are a plus.

Contact donnan@Lpalmer.com

Donna Naidich

Lynne Palmer Exec. Recr.

212-883-0203

Assistant PE Job at Penguin

2009-10-17T23:53:00.000-04:00

Description:
Our Berkley Managing Editorial department is currently seeking an Assistant Production Editor to copyedit, proofread, circulate, and track book covers for both fiction and nonfiction books, and assist the Production Editor with all phases of text production for both new and reprint titles.

Among other duties, the person in this position:
1. Copyedits (includes both electronic and hardcopy), proofreads, circulates, and manages all phases of cover production
2. Keeps meticulous track of all cover, reprint, castoff, and CIP information and materials—including due dates
3. Assists the Production Editor with all phases of text work throughout the production process (from locating materials for castoff to preparing the copyedited manuscript for typesetting to reviewing proofread pages and final text blues)
4. Assists the Production Editor with the coordination of schedules with freelancers as well as in-house departments
5. Maintains the backlist reprint corrections file for text and covers, and other projects, as needed
6. Attends all reprint and cover-related meetings
7. Assists with record keeping and title maintenance, which includes making photocopies, and keeping filing system organized and up-to-date and formatting into database
8. Provides administrative support (i.e. photocopying, filing, creating memos and trafficking materials, etc.)
9. Assists the department as needed

Requirements:
A four-year college degree and at least a year of related editorial experience
- Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
- Experience using Track Changes
- Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Company:PENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC.
Location: New York, NY

How To Apply For This Job:

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

Two job postings

2009-10-13T19:58:00.001-04:00

Education Director needed at non-profit organization in Southeast US.

This role oversees the development, implementation and assessment of all K-12 educational initiatives.

You must have 7-10 yrs experience in educational advocacy, preferably at the national level; strong understanding of educational equity issues and multiculturalism; exemplary track record of leading people and projects; exceptional editorial and public relations skills.

Prefer prior experience working in PreK-12 schools and Advanced degree in relevant field, i.e., Master’s, Ph.D. or Ed.D.

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR—New York City

Our client is seeking an Editor of Engineering to join this prestigious international scientific publisher of books, journals, and electronic media, with subsidiaries and representatives all over the world. Publications range from medicine to all fields of life sciences, and from mathematics to engineering.

Position Summary:

Responsible for identifying promising new topics, initiating contacts, developing relationships, and increasing company profitability via acquisitions and ongoing management of books and journals that are consistent with the company's reputation as a high-quality, high-level publisher of scientific, professional, and reference works. This position involves extensive author contact, contract negotiation, proposal review, acquisition of manuscripts for production, promotional planning and monitoring of sales, budget and financial planning, long-range planning for growth and development of the program and management of editorial support staff. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills are crucial to the position.

Required Background:

- Master’s degree or doctorate in Engineering Science strongly preferred.

- 2-3 years experience in publishing and/or academic research in the field.

- Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software.

To be considered, please email your resume directly to:

Susan Gordon

President of Lynne Palmer Executive Recruitment

Susan@lpalmer.com

Upcoming NYU Publishing Association Events

2009-09-29T13:15:00.003-04:00

Dear NYU M.S. in Publishing Students and Alumni:

Please join us on Monday, November 9, 6:00- 7:30pm for “Idea to Execution: Digital Product Development.”

Come mix and mingle and hear two leading experts discuss how digital products are conceived and launched.

Featured Speakers:

Peter Balis, Director, Digital Content Sales, John Wiley & Company (and a new professor in the M.S. in Publishing program)
Corey Podolsky, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Entourage, Inc. (and a former professor in the program!)

Some Topics of Discussion:

What are the new opportunities in eBooks and e-Readers?
How do mobile sites and mobile apps come to market?
How does a company decide to buy, build or acquire new technology?
What’s in the publishing pipeline and when will we see it?

Monday, November 9th

NYU Kimmel Center

60 Washington Square South

Room 914

Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Presentation will begin at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to publishing.alumni@nyu.edu.

And don't forget that we have our next meetup scheduled for 10/15; location to be shortly announced. If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so.

Hope to see you there,

Karina, Joanne, Ania, Karen, and Seth

Senior Editorial Director

2009-09-16T13:14:00.001-04:00

John Hartnett has an opportunity with Globe Pequot (based in Guilford, CT) on a search for a Senior Editorial Director. It's and excellent opportunity for a senior level acquisitions editor/manager with proven skill in acquiring successful single-title books as well as series books.

Over the past several months, GPP has made significant organizational changes and refocused its efforts on developing the kind of titles it is best known for. I want to emphasize that this is very much a hands on, roll up the sleeves role and it is critical for the right candidate to provide both strategic and tactical support and function well in a team based environment.

Qualfied candidates must be willing to work out of the Guilford office and be able to acquire key lead titles and provide strategic direction for Reference, Nature, History & Current Affairs, Cooking, Sports, Lifestyle and Fishing/Hunting lines.

GPP requires a minimum seven years of acquisitions experience in a comparable book trade or mass market publishing environment, proven leadership skills, P&L and contract expertise, deep and up-to-date agent contacts, the ability to build and shape several lists simultaneously, and solid experience managing and developing diverse staff.

The right candidate must be able to work well in a sales-driven culture, and accept responsibility for meeting established profitability goals for his/her list. Content management and/or template publishing experience a plus.

CONTACT
John Hartnett
Vice President
Jack Farrell & Associates
PO Box 1241
Princeton, NJ 08542-1241
Phone: 908-573-5491
Cell: 908-787-2085
john@jackfarrell.com
www.jackfarrell.com

Save the Date

2009-09-13T12:27:00.001-04:00

Hope everyone had a great summer.

For those of you who couldn't make our last meetups, hope to see you at the 10/15 one. We're thinking of going back to Crumbs for it, but if you have another venue--whether dessert or bar you like and know--just let us know.

Also, we're trying to plan a joint alumni and current student event for early to mid November, sponsored by NYU. Stay tuned for more details.

Until then, put 10/15 at 6:30 on your calendars, and let us know if there's an industry-related question you'd like us to discuss at our round robin.

Enjoy your weekend,

Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Project Editor- Reference Production Group

2009-09-10T18:18:00.003-04:00

Leading publisher is looking for a Project Editor in the Reference division. This position is responsible for managing production of multi-author, multi-volume reference works from transmittal of manuscripts through disk for manufacturing/online products. Accountable for overseeing copyediting, design, and production working with editorial, marketing, contributors, outside freelancers, illustrators, and suppliers to produce high-quality products from authors raw manuscript and art, on time and within budget. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years publishing experience with print and non-print reference material. Excellent organizational skills as well as very good command of grammar and oral/written language skills. Ability to work independently and handle many projects simultaneously.

Oxford University Press furthers the University of Oxford's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing throughout the world. OUP is the largest university press in the world.

Update on 8/31 Meetup

2009-08-24T13:38:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Since sweets seemed to appeal to many of our members, we'll be trying another bakery:

AQ Cafe

1800 Broadway between 58th and 59th streets

http://www.aqkafe.com/

Monday, 8/31at 6:30 pm

If you haven't already RSVP'd, either via Facebook or e-mail, please do so.

Hope to see you there,

Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Recap and Save-the-Date

2009-08-14T16:44:00.002-04:00

A few weeks ago, the NYU Publishing Alum Group indulged our sweet tooth and gathered at the delicious Crumbs bakery near Washington Square. Amid all varieties of cupcakes we recapped some highlights of our last event which featured Neil DeYoung (Hachette) and Denise Tillis (Conde Nast). Neil and Denise spoke about the digital world and what book and magazine publishers are up to these days and what's on the horizon. Our conversation turned from e-books and the best/newest e-book readers to iPhone apps and how to put Facebook to use for brands, authors, and publishers.

Have you downloaded an e-book reader to your iPhone? If so, which one?
How many of you have a Kindle? Do you use it for more for reading books or newspapers?

And speaking of indulging our sweet tooth, we'll be doing so again at our next meetup, so save the date: Monday, August 31st, at 6:30. Location TBD.

Hope to see you there,
Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Digital Content Coordinator Position

2009-08-06T22:43:00.000-04:00

Summary of job: The Digital Content Coordinator will develop and maintain systems and processes for organizing and managing content within Kaplan’s digital asset management system, and for distributing digital content to a wide variety of partners.

Responsibilities include:

- Participate in launch and maintenance of Digital Asset Management system, including asset collection;

- Collaborate with Editorial, Production, and Manufacturing departments to develop workflow improvements utilizing the DAM

- Work with Digital Warehouse partner to traffic and manage permissions for digital book content;

- Coordinate communication among Editorial, Production, Digital Warehouse, and offshore QA teams;

- Develop guidelines for management of digital content;

- Develop processes and manage schedules for preparation and distribution of digital content to partners;

- Troubleshoot and solve problems throughout the digital production process and interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;

- Exercise strategic expense management in development of digital products, with focus on minimizing conversion and QA costs;

- Evaluate all the components of data management to ensure proper preparation and accuracy according to industry standards.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree

- Minimum 1-2 years experience in digital media, content management, or web publishing areas;

- Familiarity with digital asset management systems;

- Familiarity with book production process;

- Familiarity with Adobe CS (emphasis on InDesign), HTML, and XML;

- Detail-oriented and able to manage complex schedules and budgets;

- Able to provide excellent verbal and written communication among vendors, manager, and stakeholders;

- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment;

- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere but also independently;

- Ability to work within tight deadlines.

New venue for next meetup

2009-06-21T00:43:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone is having a great summer and weekend, despite the rain.

I just wanted to remind everyone that our next meetup is scheduled for July 14th, and instead of alcohol, we're trying something different: sugar...so we'll be meeting at Crumbs on 8th Street. If you're not familiar with their selection of cupcakes, cookies, and beverages, check our their website at www.crumbsbakeshop.com.

Please RSVP either on Facebook or by responding to this e-mail so that we know how many tables to reserve, and also let me know if you have any industry-related question you'd like us to discuss during the round-robin portion of the evening.

Also, please remember to use both the Facebook and LinkedIn pages to reach out to others, or e-mail me something you'd like posted on our blog.

Have a good night and hope to see you on the 14th.

Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Book Production Manager Opening

2009-06-10T18:12:00.001-04:00

MANAGER BOOK PRODUCTION

SUMMARY: International scientific and medical publisher seeks highly motivated Production Manager to have overall responsibility for the book program including schedules, quality, and costs. Based in Manhattan, this individual will ensure accurate delivery of final manuscript and on-time publication of high-quality products. There is a journals counterpart and both positions report to the Director of Production located in Europe.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handle 40-45 book projects per year from manuscripts through bound books in the warehouse. This includes predominantly clinical titles with a small percentage of educational titles.
Responsibility for the assignments of all freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, indexers, production editors, typesetters and printers.
Identify, test, train and negotiate with all new and existing freelancers and suppliers.
Manage production budget for books and related products and for T&E group budget.
Supervise and manage 2 Associate Book Production Manager. Each APM works with 2 outside production editors on all the titles they supervise.
Supervise a book project as required.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS

· Quality Control

· Ability to prioritize to achieve timely publication of high-quality products

· Flexibility and ability to handle migration of workflow from print to electronic

· Ability to answer technical questions

QUALIFICATIONS

o College degree preferred

o Strengths in using WORD, Excel, Photoshop and Illustrator

o Experience in STM publishing

o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

o Manufacturing experience a plus

Interested candidates should provide a resume by email to Joan Blitman, Vice President,Jack Farrell & Associates (www.jackfarrell.com) joan@jackfarrell.com

Media Producer Opening

2009-06-05T12:09:00.000-04:00

Duration: Fulltime

Status : EAD/GC/Citizen (No H1)

Location : NY City

Salary : 55k-65K Max + benefits

Experience Needed:

• 2-3 years online production experience

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Position Description:

Client has an immediate opening for a Media Producer . Media Producers are responsible for managing the production of title-specific media products for our college textbooks. The ideal candidate is dedicated to an editorial team, and will interface regularly with editors, media editors, marketing staff, developers, production staff and our QA team. The Media Producer will manage the production of media products through the development process including: scheduling, gathering content, content management, site development, QA, bug fixes and site roll-out. The Media Producer will report to the Senior Media Producer and work within a team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the production of media products through the development process

including: scheduling, gathering content, content management, site development, QA, bug fixes and site roll-out

• Work closely with editors and business-side managers to understand

content and media requirements

• Troubleshooting reported errors and bugs in order to thoroughly

understand and solve problems

• Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced web environment

• Managing schedules, resources and expectations for media production

• Identifying existing and new requirements for each title-specific product

• Work closely with the QA and development team to produce products on

schedule

• Identifying and communicating any issues that may delay or interrupt the

media development process

• Communication with high-level staff including publishers, editors, and

senior management

Required Skills / Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the tools and protocols used for publishing content

electronically, including: HTML, XML, Photoshop and the software development life cycle (SDLC)

• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and ticketing systems

• Experience working with course management (BlackBoard, WebCT, D2L,

Angel, Sakai, Moodle) and content management systems (Documentum) a plus

• Exceptional communication, production and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and follow a pre-defined process and workflow

Contact:

Antony

Cardinal Technology Solutions

Ph: 732-246-4350x232

Fax: 201-633-5279

email: antony.thomas@cardinalts.com

NYC Web Project Manager Position

2009-06-04T18:28:00.001-04:00

Web Project Manager (Media, Web)
Duration: Fulltime with the client
Status : EAD/GC/Citizen (no H1 )
Location : NY city

Experience Needed:
• 5 years project management experience

Educational Background Required:
• Bachelor’s degree

Position Description:

Project Managers are responsible for managing the creation of web-based software applications (i.e. platforms) that supplement our college textbooks. The incumbent will manage development of the product platforms through the software development lifecycle. The Project Manager is directly responsible for requirements definition, functional specification, and use case definition. After these initial project phases, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the development of the platform through to completion, including: technical specification, development, QA, roll-out, documentation and training. After roll-out of the platform, the Project Manager is the point person for all requests (requirements, bug fixes, integrations, etc.) related to the platform. The Project Manager will work closely with editorial, software architects, software developers, media production and the QA team to create stable, scalable platforms. The Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of software applications through the entire
software development lifecycle
• Work closely with editors and business-side managers to understand and
document requirements
• Write functional specifications
• Define and document use cases for the platform
• Partner with software architects to map requirements to the technical
specifications
• Manage software developers through the development cycle (off-shore and
on-staff resources)
• Oversee QA along with the QA manager; review test plans and test scripts
• Manage application roll out and delivery
• Define and document production processes for new platforms
• Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced web environment
• Manage schedules, resources and expectations
• Status reporting to editorial and technical teams
• Identify and document existing and new requirements for each platform
• Identify and communicate any issues that may delay or interrupt the
application development process
• Communication with high-level staff including publishers, editors, and
senior management

Required Skills / Knowledge:
• Familiarity with the tools and protocols used for developing software
applications: usability, software development life cycle (SDLC), QA, business analysis
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project
• Exceptional communication, project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage across multiple divisions: developers, QA, editorial
and production

Contact:
Antony
Cardinal Technology Solutions
Ph: 732-246-4350x232
Fax: 201-633-5279
email: antony.thomas@cardinalts.com

Recap and Photos from 5/19 Event

2009-05-25T12:16:00.004-04:00

22 alums, both old and new, joined us at the beautiful downtown Kimmel location to hear about digital trends in both the magazine and book publishing world.

For those who could not attend, we hope to make the PowerPoints available and a list of useul urls to subscribe to for digital publishing information. For those who did attend, what was the most useful and/or surprising piece of information that you learned from the event?

And don't forget to keep July 14th free for our next meetup, which will be open to all members of the NYU Publishing Association. Location and time to come.

Happy Memorial Day,
Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Reminder: NYU Publishing Alumni Event and Date for our next Publishing Association Meetup

2009-05-12T15:22:00.000-04:00

Please join us on Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm for “Digital Directions and Alumni Links”.

Come mix and mingle with your fellow NYU M.S. in Publishing Alumni and hear two leading digital experts discuss the latest trends in interactive media in the book and magazine industries:

Featured Speakers:

Denise Tillis, Director of Product Management, Condé Nast Digital Development and Services

Neil De Young, Director of Digital Media, Hachette Book Group

Topics of Discussion:

What are the latest growth areas and opportunities?

What’s the best strategy for digital rights?

What are the challenges ahead and how do we overcome them?

How do we, as alumni, prepare for the digital future?

Tuesday, May 19^th

NYU Kimmel Center

60 Washington Square South

Room 914

Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Presentation will begin at 6:45pm

Please RSVP by May 18^th at publishing.alumni@nyu.edu or by hitting reply to this e-mail.

And for both the non-alumni and alumni members of the NYU Publishing Association, our next meetup is scheduled for 7/14 at 6:30. Location to come, but expect the same mingling, networking...and of course round-robin discussion.

So save the date and we hope to see you there,
Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Save the Date

2009-04-22T23:09:00.002-04:00

Save the date for the next NYU Publishing Alumni event, to be held on Tuesday, May 19th. Since this event is NYU-sponsored, the location (details to come) will be great and refreshments will be served.

We're still in the planning stages, so if you have any ideas for speakers and/or requests for certain topics, please let us know.

And for current students, NYU-sponsored events are limited to alumni only (due to space limitations), but we'll be scheduling a regular meetup for all NYU Publishing Association members probably sometime in June, and hope to see you then.

Good night,
Karina, Joanne, Ania, and Karen

Law PE Position at OUP

2009-04-20T17:53:00.000-04:00

Oxford University Press has a Production Editor position available in its Law division. This position oversees individual looseleaf and book titles from manuscript through to publication. You will interact with authors, editors, designers, marketing staff, and manufacturing staff as well as manage editorial services freelancers and full-service composition vendors. The ideal candidate has a minimum 2–3 years of publishing experience, is a flexible team player, is able to work independently, and has a strong ability to juggle multiple projects including monitoring schedules and costs and managing workflows.

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Production experience and good knowledge of editorial styles are essential (Chicago style required, Bluebook style a plus); excellent communication, decision-making, and people skills required; strong attention to project details, experience with scheduling, and familiarity with budgeting are essential; a strong foundation in project editorial services such as copyediting as well as experience in a full-service environment are highly desirable; proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and electronic editing are also highly desirable.

If interested, e-mail hrny.us@oup.com and state the position you are interested in, salary requirements and the source of the advertisement.

Follow Us on Twitter!

2009-03-17T14:03:00.003-04:00

Well, as promised...here is the URL for our new Twitter page:
http://twitter.com/NYUPublishingMS

Our "tweets" (that is, short posted messages) are made fresh daily for your reading enjoyment!

Happy Twittering,
~Karen

Hello Fellow NYU-Pub Alumni!

2009-03-17T11:37:00.002-04:00

I'm honored to be on the board and to be part of the outreach/get-together efforts for the publishing alumni/students of the MS program...

And, I'm happy to announce that we're now on Twitter! I'm working on completing our group's profile. Once that is done (hopefully, by end of today), I'll blog the URL (and will email it, as well) so that you'll be able to follow announcements, industry articles, and, of course, job postings.

Until next time,
~Karen

klivecchia@cosimobooks.com
212.989.3616, x109

Welcome to our new board member

2009-03-12T23:41:00.002-04:00

Karen Livecchia has joined our board and we're sure her knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm will benefit future meetups/events and our group. If you don't already know Karen, she will be at the meetup on Monday so be sure to say hi.

Hope to see you all there and have a great weekend until then.

PS It's not too late to RSVP or to send round-robin ideas.

Revised Date for Next Meetup: 3/16

2009-02-25T13:33:00.000-05:00

Please adjust your calendars since the next meetup will be on Monday 3/16 instead of 3/23, but will still be held at The Chill Lounge and begin at 6:30.

Thank you and hope to see you there,
Karina, Joanne, and Ania

Next Meetup: 3/23

2009-02-21T21:17:00.001-05:00

We're having our next NYU Publishing meetup on 3/23 at The Chill Lounge, and hope to see you there (see details below). We decided to postpone having the NYU-sponsored event until we got a better sense of the kind of speaker you'd enjoy most, so besides our usual round-robin question, please come with suggestions for speakers as well.

And as always, if you have an inudstry-related question you'd like to pose to the group, either let me know ahead of time via e-mail, or just bring it to the event.

So save the date:

Monday 3/23
The Chill Lounge
329 Lexington Avenue @ 39th Street
6:30 p.m.

We'll be creating a Facebook event for you to rsvp to, so if you're on Facebook but not in the group, just ask us to join; if you're not on Facebook, just RSVP by responding to this e-mail.

And until then, stay warm.

Karina, Joanne, and Ania

PSA Mentoring Program

2009-02-09T18:09:00.002-05:00

The Publishing Students’ Association organizes a mentoring program every semester. It’s a wonderful way to get to know others in the program and industry, network, and just have someone to answer questions. It is a very casual program; there are no mandatory meeting dates. Pairs will decide what kind of meeting frequency works for them. Mentors must have been in the program at least 1 year. Alumni are welcome!

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please submit the following information to Kimberly Bayley at kjb320@nyu.edu by February 13, 2009.

Name:
I want to be a (mentor or mentee):
What was your focus in the program? (books, magazines, digital, other)
What are your hobbies and interests outside the classroom?
Where do you work?
Phone number/email address

January Meet-up Recap

2009-02-02T22:57:00.005-05:00

As the lay-offs continue and magazines continue to fold (I’m personally saddened by the loss of Conde Nast’s Domino), our round-robin discussion at January’s meet-up focused on how our industry can withstand this current economy.

If you were CEO of the company you work for, what would you do to make your organization recession-proof? What can the industry do to make itself recession-proof?

Maybe the solution lies in the midst of the NYU Publishing alumni! There were plenty of ideas and lots of interesting answers. Some recognized that lay-offs are necessary in order to keep companies lean. Other ideas included making your product more relevant to consumers and taking a step back to think about quantity versus quality: perhaps publishers should publish fewer books?

Several people noted that the industry needs to change its mindset and not see itself as “publishers” but rather as “content providers,” thus broadening the opportunities. Print on demand was brought up as an efficient, cost-saving and, some argued, necessary technology that isn’t used as often as it can or should be.

Do you use POD at your company? What would you do to recession-proof your company? Do you have ideas on how the industry could recession-proof itself? Post your answers here. We’d all love to hear from you.

Two interesting links

2009-02-02T21:29:00.001-05:00

The Key to Publishing's Survival by Bob Sack (www.bosacks.com) http://bosacks.homestead.com/pmg1.html
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/stevecoll/2009/01/nonprofit-newsp.html

Kaplan Director of Production Position

2009-02-02T21:12:00.001-05:00

Kaplan K12 Learning Services Now Hiring:
Director of Production

As part of the Product Development group’s leadership team, the Director of Production shares responsibility for establishing a vision for Kaplan K12 product print and technology product, and then overseeing the application of Production resources and processes that enable the company to achieve its product and brand vision on-time and on-budget.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Manage and supervise the timely and cost-effective production of multiple programs/projects for multiple grades, maintaining high standards of excellence as well as competitiveness and profitability.

Establish project goals, procedures and systems, and then determine necessary resources and allocate accordingly to meet deadlines cost-effectively.
Identify project roles and responsibilities, and manage and coordinate the efforts of project personnel, in-house departments, and outside vendors to achieve project goals.

Supervise a team consisting of a Production Manager, Production Artists, and a Print Manager, to ensure adherence to project guidelines, schedules, and budgets

Recruit and retain exceptional talent, and actively manage performance of all Production staff through clear goal-setting and constructive feedback
Manage workflow to and from production artists, assessing staff strengths, development needs, and deficiencies in order to utilize the best talent for each task

Along with Production Manager, establish and manage relationships with production vendors, providing specifications, files, templates, etc. so that work is produced within stated timeframes and budget
Stay abreast of the newest technology tools and applications, identify those appropriate for K12’s product development needs, conduct or sponsor training, and implement processes to expedite work flow

Lead the department’s migration to a content management system, instituting workflow and processes that maximize the value of the CMS to produce efficiencies of scale and cost

Work closely with Creative Director to develop and consistently apply design templates, ensuring a high quality product in line with the K12 product vision
Collaborate with other department heads, particularly Operations and Managing Editorial, to develop efficient interdepartmental processes, identify critical bottlenecks, and resolve quality control issues in order to manage project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications Include:

At least a B.A. in Publishing or Technology-related field
7-10 years experience in a Publishing (Production or Design), with at least 3 years experience leading a team
In-depth knowledge of production technologies and content management systems (e.g., most recent versions of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Quark)
Thorough understanding of production requirements for both print and non-print products (e.g., manipulatives, games, tech-based tools)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to negotiate, and strong management and problem-solving abilities
Creative and future-oriented, with knowledge about application of publishing technology to solving current and anticipated publishing problems (versioning, state-specific components)

Preferred Qualifications Include:

Web design/production experience a huge plus
10 + years experience in Publishing, with a minimum of 5 years leading a Production or Design team.

Please email your cover letter and resume to K12HR@kaplan.com. Be sure to put “Director of Production” in the subject line.

Ideas for our next event

2009-02-01T20:19:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

For those of you who missed last meetup, Joanne uploaded photos on the event's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=53998474184) and will be uploading a synopsis of the event here.

Our next event, probably the last week of March (more info TK) will be another NYU-sponsored event with a speaker and then a reception. Since we'd like to make this event as useful and informative as possible, please let us know which topic you'd like to learn about and/or if you have a speaker in mind you'd like us to reach out to. You can either respond to this e-mail or post on our blog, where I will be posting this message as well.

Thanks and hope to see you all at our next event,
Karina, Joanne, Ania

PS In the interim, remember that our blog and LinkedIn group page are where you can post questions and ideas to the rest of the group, so feel free to do so...or just e-mail me and I'll post for you, if you prefer.

Discount for O'Reilly Conference

2009-01-10T23:18:00.005-05:00

A message from Allison Gillespie of O'Reilly:

"We'd like to offer your association a special 20% discount (which is a little more then $300 off). And we actually have a pretty hefty student discount, too (65% off with proof of full time time student status) so I'll give you two different discounts to post (one for students and one for everyone else).

65% student discount: toc09nyfts

20% group discount: toc09nyup"

So if you were planning to attend or wishing you could, now's your chance to do so at a lower price.

Photos at Last

2009-01-06T23:12:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year to all!

And to see a few long-awaited photos of the last meetup, please check out the meetup's Facebook page.

Apparently photography isn't our strong suit (which is why we're in publishing, right?), so please feel free to bring your camera/mobile to the next meetup and post as many photos as you want to the Facebook page.

If you haven't already RSVP'd on Facebook, please do so; if you're not part of the Facebook group, then please send me an e-mail as to whether you can attend the January 27th meetup.

As always, round-robin questions are welcome, so send those along too.

Hope to see you there and good night.

Meetup Recap, Next Date, and more

2008-12-21T00:54:00.005-05:00

The December meetup was held at our new venue, The Stone Creek Bar on 27th between Lex and Third. We had the back room reserved for our event, but since the round-robin conversation was still going strong when the bar's next event was to start, we got moved to a cozy area up front where we kept talking, drinking, and networking.

And what was the question of the night that kept everyone talking (literally) for hours? Joanne's very topical question on what everyone's company was doing to cut costs. For those that missed the event, we will be posting some photos Joanne took, as well as the top ten round-robin answers we heard.

Our next event, back at The Stone Creek Bar, will be on 1/27, so save the date and come join us.

This will be followed by another NYU-sponsored event, which Joanne, Ania, and I will begin planning with the NYU committee. If anyone has any ideas and/or guest speakers they'd like to recommend, just send me an e-mail or respond to this post.

Until then, Happy Holidays and New Year!

Next Meetup

2008-11-05T13:03:00.003-05:00

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

2008-11-05T12:54:00.005-05:00

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

2008-11-03T23:21:00.003-05:00

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

Production Editor Job at Oxford University Press

2008-10-24T12:29:00.000-04:00

Oxford University Press has a Production Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate activities of authors; EDP Design; OUP departments such as Editorial, Marketing, and Sales; vendors; freelancers; illustrators; etc. to produce products to OUP’s quality standards. We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 2-3 years publishing experience, preferably producing books, and have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once; project management experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization, and have the ability to monitor schedules and manage workflow, this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Some industry reads...

2008-09-27T20:41:00.003-04:00

One of our members, Karen, has been sending me interesting posts, and here are their links; enjoy.

And please feel free to send job postings or interesting urls for the group.

Have a great weekend.

New Feature: Upcoming Industry Events

2008-09-20T23:42:00.003-04:00

As requested by one of our members, Libby, I have added an "upcoming events" sidebar. So if you have an industry event you'd like to share with others, just e-mail me the date, name, and url for more info, and I'll post it to our blog.

And if you have suggestions or requests for blog features, upcoming events, or more, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Have a good night,
Karina, Joanne, and Ania

September Meetup

2008-09-20T23:14:00.004-04:00

As promised, here's more info on last week's meetup for those of you who couldn't make it.

Not only did we try a new venue (The Chill Lounge), but we also invited current MS in Publishing students to join us. And of the 18 total attendees, about half were alumni and half current students.

The night started off with usual chatting, networking, drinking, and eating, and at about eight we started our round-robin introductions and questions. Dave posed a question about licensing content on other websites, and Libby was able to help him with some ideas. The question I posed, since we were a mix of publishing "veterans" and "newbies," was what skills did everyone think the most vital for those who wanted to stay and grow in today's publishing industry. Below are some of the answers we heard:

relationship management--many agreed with this
financial know-how--second most popular answer
managing up/down/laterally
project management
technological know-how

Do you agree with these answers? Do you have one to add? Let us know...

New Name and New Focus

2008-09-18T12:32:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone,

For those of you who missed last night, we had a great turnout of current MS in Publishing students which added so much to the conversation and the networking, that we've decided to rename the group to the "NYU Publishing Association," making it open to all current students as well. After all, this is about networking and exchanging ideas with others in publishing...

I've changed the LinkedIn group name, and haven't been able to do so for the Facebook one as of yet. I have also updated the blog url and name accordingly, so please update your rss feeds and bookmarks accordingly: http://nyupublishing.blogspot.com/

Two questions were discussed last night, which I will blog about later today or tomorrow.

Hope to see you all at our next event on the 28th.

Karina, Joanne, and Ania

Marketing Manager Position

2008-09-14T00:06:00.001-04:00

Position : Marketing Manager Salary : 70K

Location: Montclair, NJ (easy reverse commute, no car needed, 1 block from the train)

Description : Fast-growing internet retailer is looking for a Marketing Manager responsible for managing retention initiatives. Responsibilities will include planning and executing CRM and email marketing campaigns including: • Plan and implement delivery of targeted offers to reduce attrition and drive purchase of higher margin products • Support development and implementation of other retention programs, including rewards program and relationship-building efforts • Manage and optimize Pay-per-click Search Marketing to drive both acquisition and retention The successful candidate will have a degree from a top school and at least 2-3 years previous experience in direct marketing, preferably with online/e-commerce marketing experience.

Contact : donnan@lpalmer.com

Susan Roane's Blog

2008-09-09T21:30:00.003-04:00

As you all know, Susan will be speaking at our first NYU sponsored alumni event and here's her blog url in case you want to check it out before you come and here her speak: http://susanroane.blogs.com/. Enjoy and hope to see you on the 17th. If you haven't RSVP'd already, please do so.

Good night.

Updates on meetup and more

2008-09-06T23:18:00.005-04:00

Hope everyone had a great summer.

Our next meetup is fast approaching and we have a new venue booked: the Chill Lounge at 329 Lexington Avenue at 39th Street. We have their back room booked and it's cozy and got plenty of space, so Joanne, Ania, and I hope to see you there. Drinks are half off if paid in cash...and we may have some current NYU Publishing students stopping by as well. Also, if you have a question you'd like discussed at the round robin portion of the evening, just e-mail me or post it to the blog.

We've also booked a great speaker for our first larger event, to be held at NYU's Torch Club on October 28th. Susan RoAne has owned a speaking, consulting, and coaching business for over two decades. Known as The Mingling Maven, she has sold over a million books and speaks at organizations and corporations across the country. She lives in the San Francisco/Bay Area. Below is an article written by Susan; enjoy and be sure to come hear her speak at our event.

FACE TO FACE in Sticky Situations
By Susan RoAne

In most aspects of our life, we're confronted with various face to face situations that confound and confuse us. How we deal with the variety of people who have different interests, opinions, styles of communication and value systems than we do reflects on us. In this article based on my forthcoming book, FACE TO FACE, I highlight some of these baffling moments of misery, the cornucopias of confusion, and offer possible solutions.

Peter Palmer, of Palmer Command Productions, refers to these sometimes trying, sticky situations as character building moments: “I built it into my wedding vows. Rather than saying 'in bad times' (for better or worse), I adjusted it to 'in character building moments'.” That's a good way to look at these challenging situations and a fine way to begin wedded life.

Agree To Disagree

Not everyone we work with or play bridge or soccer with is going to hold the same opinions as we do. More likely, many people we meet will be of different opinions and beliefs. It can be uncomfortable if we're in a face to face conversation and find we're talking to our polar opposite about war, political candidates, health care or even a favorite actor, team, restaurant or model of car. When it's apparent that no one is changing his or her mind, move the conversation to another more neutral topic. The solution: simply agree to disagree and find another shared topic of interest. “It looks like we have different and strong views and neither of us is going to change, so . . . How 'bout dem Bears?” Said with humor, that comment pokes fun at fallback talking points, and the segue has been made.

The One Uppers And The Put Downers

One sticky situation made it clear to me that I ought to solicit others' ideas, strategies and opinions. It's how to handle the person who is the putdown artist or the critic who manages to make the barbed comment . . . in front of others.

One effective way I learned to respond to hurtful and/or pointed comments is to simply look at the person and quietly say, "Ouch!" It's a word that unmistakably implies a transgression and it's an unmistakable "I" message. Too often we let people get away with demeaning comments, rather than deal with them immediately, face to face. My team – Jeff Munks, Brad Oberwager and a New York based editor friend – has different methods of dealing with the One Uppers and Put Downers, who not only cross our paths but also cross us.

To the One Upper, Jeff, Deputy Executive Learning Officer for the Navy, will respond, "Wow, that's fascinating," and then politely move on. The Put Downer is told, "Gee, I'm sorry you feel that way," and then Jeff exits. Jeff prefers being in an environment where people are engaged in making others feel good. "Hanging around people who don't share that value is something I won't do." Brad Oberwager, CEO of Sundia Corporation, and a successful serial entrepreneur, offered a different viewpoint. According to Brad, it's a matter of uneven power/socioeconomic situations. "If I'm in the stronger position and someone says something negative, I call them on it right away, 'That was an unpleasant comment,' or 'Was it your intention to hurt me?' The direct approach is wickedly effective."

What if Brad is not in the stronger position? "I smile, look them in the eyes and say, 'Fortunately my confidence is high enough that I don't need to respond to your comment.' The underlying insult is that they have a lack of confidence and that they need to put me down. When an offensive comment is made in a situation where we're equals, I'm very direct, 'That sounded like a nasty comment; maybe I didn't understand what you meant.' Often I turn my back on the person and walk away." Having a response in mind for these situations prevents us from being caught off guard and rendered speechless. If we're walking on eggshells around someone who consistently one ups or puts down, not being around them is a good option.

My New York based editor friend, is a great "Southern gentleman," who usually stays out of conflict. "If the offensive comment is in a work situation, I don't say much in response, and I let my work speak for itself. If someone makes an offensive remark in my personal life, I'll usually challenge that person or say something that expresses my shock or that I'm offended."

There is a caveat to our handling of these conversation killers, a truism left over from my teaching days. The instigator doesn't get caught, but the retaliator does. Remember those moments? "But, teacher, Johnny hit me first," spoken after the teacher catches Billy returning the punch at Johnny. The same dynamics can apply to the verbal retaliator, especially if people didn't hear the instigator's comments. We should be sure to assess each situation before we decide how to respond or react.

Silent Approval

The dilemma: are we silent or do we address the offending remarks? If we're silent, do we give tacit approval to the offender? Yes. When we call people on their stuff, we set boundaries. That's another lesson to be learned from teachers. When you have standards of acceptable behavior, the rules, the students know the parameters. No question that they test those rules, but they know which are the bad behaviors and, more importantly, their consequences. My last year of teaching I whittled my rules down to one rule: The Golden Rule. It may have taken a month or so, but my five different classes of students knew HOW they had to behave and what would happen if they didn't. Frankly, it isn't as easy to rein in adults. We can't send them to the principal's office, although there have been times I wished I could do just that. But, kids and adults who push boundaries try to get away with as much as we will let them.

RoAne's Reminders

* Have several generic remarks in your conversational quiver so that you aren't caught off guard.
* Use "I" messages. "I'm surprised, disappointed, perplexed that you..."
* For the consistent One Upper, bring his/her behavior to his/her attention. "I had no idea our vacations (cars, computers, bonuses, sales purchases) were a contest."
* To set boundaries and let people know they've transgressed, by not smiling when delivering your comment.
* Saying nothing is only silent approval when also nothing is done.
* "Old school" doesn't permit bad words about good people.

For those of you who are part of the LinkedIn group, LinkedIn now allows discussions to take place on the group page, so if you'd like to ask members a question, that's a good place for it. And as with this blog, you can sign up for e-mail notifications when a new discussion topic is posted. If you're not part of the LinkedIn group, just send me a request to join and I'll be sure to add you.

Enjoy your weekends and see you soon.

2008-09-06T23:16:00.001-04:00

Katie Walton asked that I post this job:

ASME, a world-renowned leader in the mechanical engineering field will be looking to fill the position of Business Analyst. ASME, a not-for-profit educational and technical organization headquartered in NYC, has 127,000 members worldwide, 5 locations in the U.S. and 3 overseas, over 300 employees, and $70 million in revenue.

The Business Analyst performs a combination of roles and tasks to assist in the on-going development and expansion of several in-house applications. The position requires the ability to maintain and document a software application project from specification through final release in addition to training new users on the system. This includes:

Analysis of business and end-user needs
Writing business requirements and specifications
Facilitation of projects based on unique schedule and resource needs
Liaising with programming staff during development
In-person and web conference training for end users
Process documentation for users

Computer skills required:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio)
Adobe Acrobat
Basic knowledge of computer systems

This position requires a Bachelor's degree plus either technical writing experience or experience in a web application development environment. Advanced degrees considered in lieu of some related experience. Additionally, ideal candidates will have:

Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Technical communication skills a plus
Basic public speaking skills
Basic understanding of databases
Familiarity with membership-based organizations
Familiarity with standards development or technical publishing a plus

Some travel required.

If anyone is interested in applying, or has questions about the position, they can email me at waltonk@asme.org. The job is also posted on NY Times/Monster at http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=65136592

Marketing Manager Job

2008-08-30T22:26:00.000-04:00

Company: Jack Farrell & Associates
Job Title: Marketing Managers (Academic & Corporate Markets)
Company Description: Executive Recruitment firm representing publishing, medical education and new media clients.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Per Year
Referral Description: Profit sharing plan - Employees
Job Description: Our client, an online resource for engineers, seeks two marketing managers. One for the academic market and one for corporate.

The right candidates will be given the freedom to drive their own programs and influence our client's marketing vision as they make meaningful impact on our business and build the skills essential to advance their careers.

The Marketing Manager will plan, execute and manage marketing activity to achieve business objectives and revenue targets.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Development and execution of marketing programs which will support new product sales or increase the utilization of product among our installed customer base.
• Develop compelling materials including support lead generating and nurturing efforts
• Develop marketing communication materials which may include selling aids, brochures, customer presentations, sales letters, white papers and product demos.
• Contribute to customer communications plans and execute activities which may include product release communications, customer newsletters and press announcements.
• Execute market research activities and competitive evaluations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of all charged marketing activities using data and recommend modifications and improvements to programs.

The Marketing Manager must be eager to learn and be willing to test, measure, analyze and adjust.

Our client offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, vacations, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Next Two Meetups

2008-08-11T21:32:00.003-04:00

We'll be having our next meetup on September 17th, with more opportunity for socializing, networking, and discussing the latest round robin question.

Along those lines, if you have an industry-related question you'd like to discuss with alumni, and a favorite Manhattan bar/lounge that has a quiet private area we can rent (for cheap), let us know.

We will also be having an NYU-sponsored event on October 28th, which will be open to all NYU alumni and will feature a guest speaker as well. More information to come.

And since we want alumni getting involved, if you work with someone you think the alumni would love to hear speak, and/or would like to suggest someone we can invite, please let us know.

So save the dates; share your ideas with us; and Joanne, Ania, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Good night.

Editor Position

2008-08-11T21:28:00.001-04:00

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing books from concept to completion within editorial guidelines and quality standards set by the Executive Editor. The Editor handles the day to day business of selected series, providing hands on editing and writing as required, as well as working with in-house staff and outside resources for those series. This position reports to the Executive and/or Senior Editor.

Key Accountabilities

Develop select series/individual titles from bookmap, writer’s guidelines, and prototype through final files, ensuring that end product is on schedule and meets all state and editorial standards.

Provide editorial direction and feedback to writers throughout the writing process, collaborating with writers and in-house staff on text, special features, as well as on photo and art specs.

Edit and/or write whole or partial manuscript, assuring accuracy of content, including text, images, illustrations, answer keys, glossaries, and correlations as required and necessary.

Edit all page proof rounds with input from content reviewers, fact checkers, proof-readers, copy-editors, writers, and supervisory staff.

Work collaboratively and collegially with all departments, and attend status meetings for select series, providing ongoing solutions for keeping high quality books on schedule.

Collaborate with Executive Editor and team as needed on problem books, providing hands-on editing and rewriting as required.

Assist the Executive Editor as needed.

Major Challenges/Decision Making Framework

The major challenge of this position is to meet all deadlines with quality editorial work, which may include writing/rewriting, to ensure that books are well-written, emotionally engaging, and intellectually stimulating, meeting state and editorial standards of quality. The Editor must have a working knowledge of state standards, pedagogy, as well as the ability to write and edit text so that it is engaging, clear, and instructionally sound. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, developing and editing educational books. Classroom experience is a plus.

If interested, contact Susan Gordon at susan@lpalmer.com and tell her you saw the ad on this blog.

Second Meetup

2008-07-30T00:03:00.003-04:00

For those of you who couldn't attend the second meetup of the NYU MS in Publishing Alumni group, here's a brief synopsis...and Joanne and I hope to see you at our next event.

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13 alumni and guest returned to the Croton Reservoir Tavern for more networking, conversation, and drinks.

Since the round robin worked so well last time, I introduced it again around 8 o'clock: after everyone introduced themselves, they had to answer a program or industry-related question. There were actually two questions last night and both led to interesting conversations:

What didn't the NYU program prepare you for? The majority answer was hands-on business knowledge. Two other answers: networking and online skills (the latter from an earlier graduate).
What industry trend excites you? The majority answers related to online/social media trends, including the Kindle and the interactiveness of "reading" nowadays.

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For those who couldn't attend, please share your answers. Also, if you have questions you'd like posed at future round robins, share those too.

As some of you may know, Joanne and I met with Andrea and NYU Alumni Relations staff. NYU is very excited that we've started this group and is willing to sponsor one event per semester. This means that every third meetup or so will be more than just a social. We'll keep you posted.

Also, I'd like to thank Ania for volunteering to join our planning committee.

Good night for now.

Managing Editor Position

2008-07-23T16:08:00.001-04:00

Oxford University Press has a Managing Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities include day-to-day management of operations and staff; ensuring all projects are produced on time, within budget, and as per OUP’s quality standards; ensuring information in database is accurate, complete, and up-to-date; working with Production Manager to gauge resource allocation, best practices, and methods to improve cross-departmental communication and processes.

We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 3-5 years publishing experience, preferably editing and producing books, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and staff. Project Management, Manufacturing, or Medical publishing experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization; have the ability to monitor schedules, manage workflow and staff; and enjoy a fast-paced challenging environment, this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Reminder: Second Meetup Coming Up

2008-07-20T00:48:00.001-04:00

Hope everyone's enjoying their summer.

I just wanted to remind everyone about the second meetup scheduled for July 28th from seven to nine p.m. It will be downstairs in the Croton Reservoir Tavern again, conveniently located on 40th between 6th and Broadway. So if you haven't RSVP'd yet, please do so; and if you're down for a maybe and have a better idea, please update your response. For those of you not on Facebook, please RSVP by responding to this post or e-mailing me.

Joanne and I look forward to seeing you there.

Job at Oxford University Press

2008-07-04T00:10:00.001-04:00

Production Editor - Medicine

Oxford University Press has a Production Editor position available in its Medicine EDP Department. The position will oversee the production of books and manage printing and binding of 1/C, 2/C, and 4/C titles and their components. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate activities of authors; EDP Design;; OUP departments such as Editorial, Marketing, and Sales; vendors; freelancers; illustrators; etc. to produce products to OUP’s quality standards. We are looking for someone with a B.A. or B.S. along with a minimum 2-3 years publishing experience, preferably editing and producing books, and have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once. Manufacturing experience is a plus. If you make good decisions on prioritization; ability to monitor schedules, and manage workflow this might be the perfect position for you! Interested? Send in your resume along with a cover letter listing salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

Submissions for advertised and posted positions should be sent to the address below. Electronic mail responses to positions are also accepted.

Human Resources Representative
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Fax: 212-726-6458

Email: hrny.us@oup.com

When applying for any position, please state the position you are interested in, salary requirements and the source of the advertisement.

Please, no phone inquiries.

Oxford University Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.