Project Editor
To handle 15+ titles per year, working closely with authors, freelancers, and our Production team. Strong writing and editing skills required. Successful candidates must have experience in copyediting, proofreading, and project management. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and deadlines, and the ability to work successfully as an individual as well as part of a team. A wonderful professional growth opportunity.
Job Requirements
Copyediting and proofreading experience and knowledge of Word is required. Knowledge of religion is a plus.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or a related field and three years of experience in book publishing.
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, medical, paid holidays (9)
Contact: Emily Wichland, VP of Editorial and Production
Email: ewichland@skylightpaths.com
| Book Production Assistant
We are seeking a motivated Book Production Assistant to help with typesetting and producing 40+ new books and 70+ reprints per year, working closely with our Production and Editorial teams. Primary responsibilities include:
- Work in QuarkXPress to typeset new book interiors using house standards
- Make corrections in book interiors, catalogs and web pages accurately and efficiently
- Modifying style sheets and master pages in QuarkXPress
- Knowledge of html and web design standards required
Job Requirements
Candidate must:
- handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- have strong organizational, writing, problem solving, and communication skills
- have high attentiveness for accuracy and detail
- have a positive, team-oriented attitude
- be self motivated
- have QuarkXPress / InDesign experience
- have familiarity with Mac platform
- must work in the office in Woodstock
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, medical, paid holidays (9)
Contact: Tim Holtz, Director of Design and Production
Email: tholtz@longhillpartners.com
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