Long-term consultant project: copy editor

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

Basic qualifications for this position include:

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

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

Please contact Susan Gordon for additional information:

Susan Gordon

Lynne Palmer Exec. Rec. Inc.

susan@Lpalmer.com