[Journalists] editing position, Ohio State University

[Elizabeth Sammons]

Position Information

Number of Positions Available

1

Both current Ohio State employees and the general public may apply for this
unclassified professional position.

University Title

Editor

Working Title

Managing Editor

Department

Office of Academic Affairs-Inst Study of Race & Ethnicity

Department Location

Columbus

Requisition Number

325344

Summary of Duties

Assumes responsibility to the Editors for solicitation and preparation of
manuscripts for delivery to typesetter and printer; acts as liaison with
authors

in evaluation process and in revision of manuscripts, and with evaluators
and reviewers of submitted materials; acts as liaison with publisher,
typesetter,

and printer in production of materials; generates and maintains
correspondence related to authors, editors, and publisher; supervises
permissions requirements

for publication; copies edits scholarly and other submitted materials for
form and content; verifies documentation; styles text and documentation to
house

standards; proofs in-house copy, blue lines, and other proofs; communicates
with contributors; maintains database of publications; monitors flow of
submissions,

preparing regular updates for editor and boards; maintains record-keeping
system, filing information, and correspondence; assumes responsibility for
communicating

needs for necessary equipment and supplies; monitors financial records for
publication expenses; trains and supervises editorial assistants/support
staff;

and performs others duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Please submit a current CV (resume), two writing or work samples, and at
least three references.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent
combination of education and experience; experience in an editorial
capacity, including

knowledge of writing, editing, graphic arts, printing and the various
methods of publishing; excellent verbal and written communication skills,
and good

organizational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize
tasks and meet deadlines; and ability to manage and work well with Institute
staff

and students.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
demonstrated commitment to and familiarity with racial and ethnic issues.

Target Salary

$45,000 - $51,000 Annually

Job Category

Administrative and Professional

Job Appointment (FTE%)

100%

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Temporary or Regular

Regular

Posting Start Date

12-22-2006

Posting End Date

02-04-2007

Does this position accept online applications?

Yes

Faculty Application Instructions

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