Editor, MBG Press

Summary : Editor will report to Managing Editor and participate in editing journal manuscripts for the two journals, the Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden and NOVON, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature . This includes copy and stylistic editing, and proof and production aspects for journal articles. This position may also assume responsibilities for editorial and technical preparation and production of book-length projects as needed .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Copy edits and proof reads scientific manuscripts as assigned ; routinely interact s with authors by email to confirm manuscript modifications for journal and book style and to clarify the language of the paper.
• Coordinates with Managing Editor and Editors-in-Chief on editorial decisions as they arise.
• Queries authors during copy editing and production of journal and book articles.
• Corresponds with journal and book authors for journal proofs and / or typesetting queries.
• Handles production process from article acceptance and book manuscript submission to final online and print products for journals and books to final print product for assigned articles and books.
• Engages and works closely with designers and production vendors (typesetters, printers) and troubleshoots production problems .
• Participates in final editorial quality control for manuscripts (style and layout), assisting with proof pages and production aspects.
• Communicates design decisions with other editorial staff and with production vendors (type setters , printers). Production may include either journal or book-length manuscripts.
• Flexibly interact and problem-solve with other editorial staff to meet journal and book deadlines.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines , and Department Policies.
• Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors / managers, volunteers, visitors , and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position may contract and supervise freelance copyeditor s , designers or volunteers on a project basis.

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Supervisor's Title : Managing Editor , MBG Press