Manuscript Editor I
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Press Journals Science Editorial

About the Department

Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.

Job Summary

Manuscript Editor I: Edit complex scholarly journal manuscripts in the fields of science and economics for style, grammar, and accuracy under supervision of senior members of the department. Edit on-screen using XML-based editing software (including checking and entering necessary tagging) to create both online and print editions of academic journals; edit figure captions, tables, and math; query authors and communicate with them as necessary and appropriate at various stages during the editorial process; review proofs returned from authors; check typesetting and enter corrections in PDF proofs using Adobe Acrobat annotation tools; check and approve final articles to be printed and posted online ahead of print.

Work with editing colleagues and various departments within the Press. Contact journal office personnel, production controllers, publishing technology staff, authors, or others about problems that might be encountered in the editing process, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit academic journal articles in science and economics following tight production schedules and deadlines.
  
• Copyedit all parts of a manuscript, including not only the main text, literature cited, and any appendixes but also figure captions, complex tables, and extensive math expressions and equations.
  
• Guide manuscripts through all publication stages and ensure high-level quality control.
  
• Review author proofs, enter and check corrections, and approve final files for publication.
  
• Identify and tactfully solve unique editorial situations with authors, journal office staff, and/or supervisors.
  
• Communicate extensively with authors, managing editors, and colleagues, including editorial supervisors and production staff.
  
• Collaborates with authors to resolve routine problems using existing procedures and to clarify meaning. Assists with quality control by proofreading edited manuscripts.
  
• Checks typeset proofs before author review. May review typeset proofs or revised written copy returned by authors and approves or rejects changes.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate coursework.
  

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of prior publishing experience in copyediting or proofreading, preferably in scholarly journals or books rather than newspapers or magazines.
  

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, XML-based editing, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat strongly.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Work independently and to interact confidently but flexibly with authors.
  
• Work cordially with colleagues at all levels.
  
• Tactfulness and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and people in other departments.
  
• Concentrate and attend to highly detail-oriented tasks.
  
• Focus, despite distractions in environment..
  
• Work on multiple jobs simultaneously, involving manuscripts in various stages of the publication process, for multiple journals with different styles and procedures.
  
• Willingness to take direction.
  
• Willingness to take responsibility for meeting deadlines.
  
• Background in a foreign language.
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a hybrid in-person/remote work environment.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover letter (required)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Communications

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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