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- Assess, project edit, and approve manuscripts (consulting Authors when necessary) to meet in-house editorial requirements, undertake any structure edits required and resolve queries as necessary
- Gain understanding of our partner's house style and implement it consistently
- Research and undertake content development on titles
- Work with Author and Commissioning Editor to assemble and finalise picture lists and project trackers, create and oversee schedules, ensuring text and pictures are delivered on time and within budget
- Monitor and control quality of freelance editorial work and work of Editorial Assistants
- Maintain ongoing liaisons with Authors/Contributors, Non-English Language Team, Picture Researchers, Designers/Artworkers and other Freelancers throughout the book's production
- Check proofs and plotters and compile corrections as necessary
- Write sales presentations and prepare visuals in order to present titles at sales conferences; attend and contribute to editorial meetings and subject breakout sessions.
- A minimum of 3 to 4 years working in Editorial within a publishing environment
- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
- Knowledge / experience with colour-illustrated publishing
- The ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels in a fast moving entrepreneurial environment
Senior / Project Editor x2 (Art | Architecture & Design) - New York, United States - Wonderful Recruitment & Development
Description
Key responsibilities:
Experience and skills required:
Hybrid working pattern: You will be working three days office-based / two days home-based.
Location: The right candidate can be based in either New York or London.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Dean with your CV at
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