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Job Title: Editor and Desktop Publisher

Report to: Administrator

Work closely with:Marketing Associate

Responsibilities

Manage book projects from start to finish

• Send and track author contracts.
• Inventory manuscripts (figures, tables, author biographies, permission forms).
• Create book schedules.
• Communicate deadlines to authors and editorial department.
• Assist authors in meeting deadlines.
• Obtain quotes from printers and work as a liaison with printers.
• Aid in the publication of the catalog two times a year.

Manuscripts

• Typesetting and book production. Format and place images.
• Edit and proofread manuscripts.
• Proof final manuscripts before sending to printer.
• Proof printer bluelines.

Acquisitions

• Prepare, update, and distribute author packets.
• Research and study acquisition and product development procedures.
• Solicit all potential contacts for submissions of products.
• Formulate creative procedures for increasing authorship.
• Solicit submissions from various sources on a regular basis and make it a prominent part of acquisitions.
• Review submissions received and assigned.
• Do initial product development work on submitted and contracted products: work with authors on their submissions, giving direction and ideas to authors, production, marketing.

Qualifications

• B.A. in English or Journalism preferred.
• Preferred computer skills: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), Retrospect, basic HTML, and familiarity with computer hardware and basic computer troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience in a Mac environment.
• Mastery of the English language.
• High-level reading and writing skills.
• Publication editing skills.
• Maintain quality work and ensure accuracy throughout the editing and publishing process.
• Experience with graphic design and web graphics.
• Basic cash handling, bookkeeping or accounting skills.
• Assist with production of CD-ROM products and printing labels.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Ability to identify priorities and set deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative in finding projects to benefit the company, even if they are not assigned to you.
• Communicate clearly with all co-workers to ensure that all tasks are completed on time.
• Work cooperatively with others to complete tasks.
• Be able to handle interruptions, such as phone calls.
• Ask questions about procedures or priorities that are unclear.
• Feel comfortable asking questions and referring to manuals, and retain what you learn.
• Ability to document methods of performing tasks and update written documentation.

To apply
Please email your resume to Steve Weintraub or mail it to:

Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company
Attn: Steve Weintraub
PO Box 30040
Tucson, AZ 85751-0040