Editorial Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Prepare and structure manuscripts, including front matter and tables of contents, for tailored publishing projects.

• Perform photo research and create informational spreadsheets for tracking production progress.

• Review manuscripts and course materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.

• Monitor permissions invoices and approvals, offering supplementary permissions assistance.

• Establish and maintain Jira tickets for project management and status updates.

• Assist with ePub publication by reviewing and testing ePub files.

• Develop online assessment questions and test banks.

• Assemble PDF eBook files and evaluate courseware for quality assurance.

• Distribute ISBNs and refresh reports and tracking documentation.

• Collaborate with the Custom Solutions team to ensure projects remain on schedule and ready for the audience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment.

• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, especially in proofreading and quality assessment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a history of effective, professional collaboration.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Capability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in English or a related discipline.

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred; student internships are also considered.

• Cover letter required.

• Finalists must undertake a proofreading assessment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time, temporary agency contractor position.

• Opportunity for remote work.