Jobs at Manning
Developmental Editor
Manning Publications seeks a Developmental Editor to work directly with book authors to create high quality manuscripts on time.
- Primary duties:
- Coach the author(s) on the writing
- Continually assess content and identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, clarity, and value to the book's intended audience
- Manage the book development process so that authors are completing manuscripts by due dates
- Ensure that manuscripts are adhering to Manning's writing guidelines
- Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff
- Ensure production-ready manuscript handoff to production
- Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books
[Please note: This position will not be performing copy editing or technical editing duties]
- Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Ability to identify and articulate weaknesses in the organization and the writing
- Ability to adopt a coaching/mentor role with authors
- Ability to diplomatically and firmly communicate with authors
Strong project management and multi-tasking are essential in this position. Familiarity with software and current trends and/or technical writing and book publishing is a plus. Must have basic computer skills and excellent communication skills using email, IM, Skype and phone.
Please respond with resume and two references. If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample.
This is a freelance, telecommute-based job. Candidates must be available primarily during U.S. business hours.
Recruiter-Maureen
masp@manning.com
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