Editorial Assistant

Baker Publishing Group

Job Description

Title: Editorial Assistant

Reports to: Managing Editor

Department: Baker Academic and Brazos Press Editorial

Location: Baker Publishing Group office, Ada, MI

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Objective

To provide support to the Baker Academic and Brazos Press editorial department.

Primary Responsibilities

· Manage reprint corrections and cloth-to-paper conversions in cooperation with the acquisitions, design, and production departments, making sure to keep projects on schedule.

· Edit and route materials from the visual communications and marketing departments, including covers, ads, catalogs, etc.

· Assist editors with proofreading various materials, including indexes, manuscripts, etc.

· Perform checks related to the end of the book-production process, including preproduction checks and reviews of printer proofs and ebook files.

· Handle routine administrative tasks, including scheduling editorial meetings, preparing files for CIP data, and printing and mailing items on behalf of colleagues.

Qualifications

· Master's degree in Bible, theology, or related fields

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Growing knowledge of the current edition of The Chicago Manual of Style

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word

· Interpersonal communication skills

· Written and verbal communication skills

· Grammar/editing knowledge and skills

· Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, follow schedules, and meet deadlines

· Self-motivated

· Takes responsibility for own professional development

Primary Relationships

Internal: Acquisitions editors, project editors, design staff, production staff, visual communications staff, sales and marketing staff

External: Authors, freelancers

Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a company that believes in the inherent diversity reflected in the kingdom of God, Baker Book House Company is committed to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the books we publish, in our community of employees, and in the way we conduct ourselves in our workplace and in the marketplace.