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Title: Science Editor
Description: This position is for
an editor who has 3-plus years of combined experience in educational publishing
or a related field. It is a hands-on line editing and rewrite position with
limited mentoring responsibilities. Candidates must exhibit sophisticated
written and oral language skills; have broad knowledge and understanding of
grammar, usage, and mechanics; and be able to generate original copy, as
necessary. Must have book, project-related and vendor-related experience.
Will work autonomously and share some limited mentoring and supervisory duties.
On a daily basis, will edit and rewrite manuscripts, generate and/or review
art specs as necessary, guide and monitor outside vendors and in-house freelancers,
and work with Production and Design to create high-quality pages and artwork
that meet market demands. Will be responsible for the quality and integrity
of their manuscripts and will follow each manuscript through all proof stages
to the bound book stage and into reprint corrections. In order to achieve
this candidate will be familiar with the state standards, state nuances,
and state-specific test specs, as well as all TL guidelines and specifications.
Background: College degree and relevant
experience necessary, teaching background appealing but not necessary.
Location: New York City
Salary: Competitive
Contact:
Cynthia Hughes
Lynne Palmer Executive Recruitment, Inc.
295 Madison Avenue - Suite 1002
New York, NY 10017
Cynthiah@lpalmer.com
212-883-0203 Ext. 212
Must e-mail resume and current salary
Position
Free-lance copy editor
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is
seeking experienced geoscience copy editors who can work free-lance on
Geophysics journal, books, and other publications. Send cover letter,
résumé, samples of editing, and references to
Rowena Mills, manager of Geophysics and books,
Society of Exploration Geophysicists,
8801 South Yale Avenue,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137,
or e-mail hrmills@seg.org.
Position
Publications Manager
Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
Texas A&M University
The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)
at Texas A&M University has an opening for a qualified individual to
oversee and manage delivery of all publication services for IODP handled
by IODP/TAMU for the U.S. Implementing Organization (USIO) and the Integrated
Ocean Drilling Program.
The person in this position is responsible
for oversight of all activities associated with the timely production and
dissemination of reports and publications; facilitation of scientific meetings;
production of materials for scientific conferences (slide shows and posters);
production of technical manuals; management of department-related Web site
content; and production of public relations products.
The person in this position is also responsible
for hiring and managing staff; oversight of department budget and subcontracts;
completion of legacy documentation for the Ocean Drilling Program; participation
in advisory panel and task force groups handling IODP publications issues;
administration of IODP policy; interactions with university faculty; and
participation on the IODP/USIO management team.
In support of these responsibilities, the person
in this position must interact with USIO staff members who work in different
geographic locations, international staff members involved in carrying
out IODP operations and publications, and international scientists (editors,
reviewers, authors).
Qualifications for the position are listed
below.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in science, journalism, language, or a related field;
or equivalent training and experience.
Eight years of experience in scientific publishing, or equivalent experience
to include three years in a supervisory position, including experience
with personnel management and three years in a management position, including
experience with financial and programmatic development and management.
Experience in a service-oriented position.
Ability to obtain passport and international travel visas on a continuing
basis.
Working knowledge of standard computer hardware and software applications.
Working knowledge of publishing and graphics software and computer-based
electronic publishing techniques and tools.
Strong supervisory skills.
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Orientation to detail and ability to successfully organize tasks, multitask,
and prioritize work.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to work professionally, harmoniously, and cooperatively
with others.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in science, journalism, language, or a related field.
Experience in development of book, Web, and CD publications.
Experience running a publications department or group of related scope.
Experience working collaboratively with international organizations or
agencies.
Five years’ experience with computer-based electronic publication techniques
and tools.
Familiarity with aspects of scientific ocean drilling.
Experience working on ODP and/or IODP publications.
Background in the oceanographic sciences.
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is contingent upon continued funding of the program. For
the applicant hired, he/she must be able to obtain a passport and international
travel visas on a continuing basis Applicants may access the TAMU application
at tamujobs.tamu.edu and apply
online with reference to NOV 060030, attach resume and names and addresses
of three references.
Human Resources Department
Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
1000 Discovery Drive
College Station, Texas 77845
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer Committed to Diversity
Resources
The Chronicle of Higher Education Job Openings:
Editing and publications management / Publishers: chronicle.com/jobs/
The Editorial Eye: www.eeicom.com/jobs/
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in STC, which is $125 per year.
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