Managing Editor - Nimrod International Journal.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : The Managing Editor oversees the day-to-day operations of Nimrod International Journal. The Managing Editor works with the Editor in Chief in the development and delivery of all editorial content.

• Other duties include but are not limited to creating and managing publication schedules; overseeing publication standards, which may include copy editing, and proofreading);
• managing the budget, paying vendors, and realizing the business aspects of printing and mailing issues; administering submissions and facilitating the review process;
• coordinating volunteers; supervising graduate students, interns, and volunteers; maintaining subscriber and other lists;
• organizing events or programming in support of the journal; attending events or representing the journal on behalf of the university and editor in chief;

and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES) :

• Manages all business operations for Nimrod International Journal
• Manages the budget
• Sources, communicates with, and pays vendors for printing, mailing, and other publishing business logistics
• Creates and manages content and publication schedules (in concert with the faculty editors)
• Administers the submissions process, communicating with authors, prospective authors, and peer reviewers
• Hires, trains, and supervises graduate students as well as other interns and volunteers
• Maintains publication style guides and standards, which may include copy editing and proofreading
• Maintains subscriber and other lists
• Organizes events or programming in support of the journal
• Attends as needed events or conferences representing the journal and editor in chief
• Implements best practices, workflows, tools and templates to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the publishing process
• Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

• Ability to multi-task efficiently and drive projects to completion.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated practice of establishing effective priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, volunteers, faculty, and authors.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and use Adobe InDesign.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field, or equivalent academic and work experience
• Ability to multi-task, work independently with initiative, discretion, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with standard office work applications

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience working with any literary journal
• Experience with management and budgeting for a partially independent entity within a larger university or non-profit organization

Physical Demands Typing / Keyboarding : Proficiency in typing and using a computer keyboard for extended periods. Speaking : Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Reaching : Ability to reach for items on shelves or in cabinets. Manual Dexterity : Ability to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment, handle files, and perform other tasks.