Managing Editor I Job at Human Kinetics in Champaign
Human Kinetics - Champaign, IL, United States, 61825
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Overview
The full salary range for this position is $43,000 to $59,000 per year. The expected hiring salary range for this position is $43,000 to $47,000 per year.
Human Kinetics (HK) is headquartered in Champaign, IL. This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work.
Remote workers may not reside in the following locations: CA, CO, Washington, D.C., HI, MA, Montgomery County, MD, MN, NM, NY, RI, & WA.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the application process.
*Learn more about our perks and benefits here: https://us.humankinetics.com/pages/human-kinetics-compensation-benefits-information
Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at 217-403-7609.
Job Summary
The Managing Editor I (ME I) is the Product Development expert responsible for supervising several editorial and production phases for assigned print and non-print projects according to the quality, budget, and schedule expectations established by the Acquisitions Editor. Responsibilities include reading standard track manuscripts and handling project management tasks related to permissions, art, photo, and video; copyediting, indexing, and proofreading; design and layout; and ancillaries.
Essential Functions
- Performs light developmental work on initial batches and full manuscripts for standard track projects, including evaluating completeness of major text elements, art, tables, and photos and providing author guidance for minor revisions.
- Compiles art, photo, equation, and video manuscripts and completes those transmittals on standard track projects.
- Prepares design transmittal materials for standard track projects and provides feedback on design sample pages for all projects.
- Identifies all items that need permission, obtains source information from the author, and transmits materials to the Permissions Manager on standard track projects.
- Completes castoffs accurately. Resolves page count issues before production transmittal meetings.
- For suites that include ancillaries, manages ancillaries according to established procedures, ensuring that ancillaries effectively support the print book.
- Applies knowledge of grammar, usage, and house and Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) style and proofs text, tables, artwork, covers, and other print and non-print project components for accuracy.
- Evaluates and integrates author and other reviewers’ changes at various stages.
- Typemarks and styles manuscripts and ensures callouts for non-text elements are complete.
- Ensures accurate art, photo, and permissions data and costs are recorded according to established procedures.
- Prepares complete project materials for internal colleagues, authors, or outsourcing partners.
- Contributes to HK’s profitability by working productively and ensuring project budgets and schedules are met.
Job Qualifications
Minimally Required Education
High school diploma. Knows the rules of U.S. English grammar and style and can recognize errors. Has knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style or another style guide.
Minimally Required Experience
2 years’ experience in print or online editing or publishing, including project management experience.
Required Competencies
- Integrity
- Resourcefulness
- Effort
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Stewardship
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
Job Demands
Office Equipment: Frequent computer use, occasional phone/Teams calls and copier, printer, or scanner use.
Mental Demands: Frequent problem-solving, decision-making, organization, reading/writing, and time management skills.
Working conditions: Indoor, office environment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
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