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Managing Editor Location:

Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244

Title:

Managing Editor Position Type:

Staff Full-Time Days Per Week:

Monday•

Friday Hours Per Week:

40

VP Area:

Office of the

Provost and Academic Affairs Department:

Center for Engaged Learning Position Summary The Center for Engaged Learning's Managing Editor oversees the Center's ongoing publishing operations-including two book series, open access web resources, and an active blog-to produce peer-reviewed publications on engaged learning that feature work from the Center's research seminars and think tanks, along with other international research on high-impact educational practices. Collaborating with the Director and the Executive Director, the Managing Editor coordinates production schedules and correspondence; oversees copyediting and page design for print and online publications; ensures final drafts are consistent with the Center's editorial and style guide, including accessibility guidelines; oversees page design of online publications; contributes to the development and editing of open access resources; maintains digital files for the Center's previously published books; and assists with the promotion of the Center's publications. Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon employee, you'll work alongside dedicated, caring and supportive colleagues who are invested in the success of each other and our campus and local communities. Elon employees are encouraged to seek career advancement and personal growth using the university's many professional development opportunities , employee resource groups and career training seminars . In addition to a generous package of advantages that includes excellent health, dental and vision insurance, Elon faculty and staff enjoy tuition remission for themselves and their family members, paid holidays and personal days, and a retirement plan with an 8 percent employer contribution. Minimum Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in professional writing, editing, journalism, English, communications, or related field. Minimum of 3 years work experience. At least three years of editing, production, and workflow management experience in print and digital content platforms. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in professional writing, editing, journalism, English, communications, or related field. Job Duties 45%

• Oversees production of the Center's Open Access Book series, including but not limited to copyediting manuscripts, designing page layouts, facilitating author review of proofs, designing covers, and ensuring books adhere to the Center's style guide and follow accessibility guidelines.
• (Essential) 15%
• Develops book websites and promotional materials for books in both of the Center's series.
• (Essential) 10%
• Manages production of blog posts and online resources after editorial review, including copyediting, featured and social images development, and entry into WordPress.
• (Essential) 10%
• Contributes to content creation for the Center's blog and broader web content.
• (Essential) 10%
• Coordinates correspondence with series authors and digital file management for book projects.
• (Essential) 10%
• Supervises and mentors publishing interns (student employees).
• (Essential) Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and names and contact information for three references. We also invite you to submit a concise PDF portfolio of prior work that showcases your relevant experience and knowledge or to direct us to an online portfolio of your work.

To Apply:

To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/managing-editor-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states . jeid-e6a7bb4d3b673c4587aa36ecb752906b