Senior Developmental Editor

A company is looking for a Senior Developmental Editor to lead the editorial process for published books. Key Responsibilities Oversee the editorial lifecycle of manuscripts, ensuring they meet project goals in voice, tone, and structure Manage multiple projects, maintaining communication with authors and ghostwriters while ensuring timely completion of editorial deliverables Conduct substantive and line edits, prepare manuscripts for typesetting, and collaborate with cross-departmental teams Required Qualifications 8-10 years of editorial experience in publishing, with 3-5 years focused on book publishing Ability to manage 15 to 20 book projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards Mastery of The Chicago Manual of Style and experience with house style guides Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Proficiency in industry-standard publishing tools and software

Apr 28, 2025 - 14:46

A company is looking for a Senior Developmental Editor to lead the editorial process for published books. Key Responsibilities Oversee the editorial lifecycle of manuscripts, ensuring they meet project goals in voice, tone, and structure Manage multiple projects, maintaining communication with authors and ghostwriters while ensuring timely completion of editorial deliverables Conduct substantive and line edits, prepare manuscripts for typesetting, and collaborate with cross-departmental teams Required Qualifications 8-10 years of editorial experience in publishing, with 3-5 years focused on book publishing Ability to manage 15 to 20 book projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards Mastery of The Chicago Manual of Style and experience with house style guides Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Proficiency in industry-standard publishing tools and software