Assistant Project Editor

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourwhich are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

At Texas A&M University Press, we emphasize collaboration, university relations, national outreach, and close attention to authors and manuscripts.

We are a congenial team of publishing professionals, well supported by our administration, faculty advisory committee, and advancement board.

Currently, the press publishes thirty to fifty books a year and provides distribution services to nine other publishers through the Texas Book Consortium.

Texas A&M University, a Tier 1 research university with enrollment of more than 70,000, is located in the Bryan College Station area in Texas, population 201,447, with proximity to both Austin and Houston.

What We Want

The Assistant Project Editor, under direction of the Managing Editor, will be accountable for carrying out book production and project management duties in support of Texas A&M University.

What You Need to Know

Salary : $45,000.00 annually

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of related experience in technical writing, editing, proofreading, and updating electronic content

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Familiarity with writing style guides and ability to adapt to

Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to operate a computer / computer keyboard

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience at a publishing house (internships included)

Proven competence in editing across multiple academic disciplines

Scholarly background and interest

Intellectual curiosity and interest in academic publishing

Knowledge of scholarly publishing practices

Responsibilities :

Project Management : Prepare manuscripts for copyediting. Correspond with freelance copyeditors authors concerning editorial process, schedules, manuscript changes, and other issues.

Prepare copyedited manuscripts and illustrations for the designer and typesetter. Review page proof and evaluate author corrections to proof.

Review jacket and marketing copy.

Permissions and Subsidiary Rights : Review image and text reprint permissions and credit lines. Work with authors and other in-house editors to follow up on needed permissions.

Obtain permissions for work commissioned or obtained by the press. Prepare and update as needed permissions summary for each book.

Process subsidiary rights requests.

Contract Management : Send and receive previously approved author contracts and associated forms. Process as needed at Press and through university’s contract administration system.

Copyright Administration : Maintain copyright and other publication registration processes with the Library of Congress.

Request checks for copyright fees. Prepare forms, request books, and send to copyright office for cataloging in publication.

Send copies of forms to authors. Input copyright information in database. Maintain file on regulations. Send books, with cover letters, to the Library of Congress.

Other Duties as Needed : Assist in Press-wide functions that may include tasks such as committee meeting preparation, warehouse inventory, and vault upkeep.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious universitywith strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at least each month

Automatically enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

forcompleting a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees