Editorial Job Openings

Funny how the universe works. For a couple of months now, I've been wanting to add the job board back to InkwellEditorial.com. But, because of deadlines, haven't gotten around to it.

It's as if the universe said to me, "I'm going to front burner this for you because it needs to get done!" What happened? Out of the blue, I receive two urgent job openings from a client I hadn't heard from in about 3 years (openings listed below).

So, if you or someone you know is qualified and interested in either of the positions below, send in your/their credentials. Please pass these along to every editorial professional you know. They might just know someone who knows someone, etc.

Want to receive Inkwell Editorial job posts immediately? Simply send in your email address and I'll add you to my subscriber list. Don't worry, only I have access to the list and I use it to send out the occasional newsletter, e-course offering and now, job listings.

NOTE: These are full-time, on-site positions.

P.S.: The job board will officially relaunch again in January. BUT, if you have open, PAID positions, send them in now (sorry, no unpaid listings). It's FREE to post.

P.P.S.: January is going to be a full month. The e-freelance writing course will launch and I will start another case study. This time, I'll turn my attention to online groups and forums. The question, "Is it REALLY worth your time to frequent/post to them, or not?"

See job listings below!

Have a good weekend,
Y. Black, Publisher
InkwellEditorial.com
InkwellEditorial.blogspot.com
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JOB LISTINGS

POSITION: Copy Editor (Quality Control CE for Scientific Publisher)
LOCATION: Melville, NY (must have car; not accessible via public transportation)

SALARY: 33-37K, FIRM

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: Check the quality and accuracy of all copyedited original manuscript files in accordance with in-house Editorial Handbook and individual journal style. Provide feedback for copyediting staff and vendors. Assist Senior QC Copy Editor as needed. Copy edit as needed. TEST WILL BE GIVEN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**Check copyedited manuscripts, ensuring high quality and accuracy in accordance with journal style guidelines. Clearly indicate any deficiencies. Exercise good judgment.

**Communicate effectively with Senior QC Copy Editor and Vendor & Cottage Services Coordinator regarding problem manuscripts and copyediting quality issues.

**Provide feedback to cottage staff and vendors as needed and provide samples as appropriate.

**Work closely with the Senior QC Copy Editor and Vendor & Cottage Services Coordinator to ensure consistency and high quality work; demonstrate flexibility in handling fluctuation in workload; assist Senior QC Copy Editor train new cottage staff as needed.

**Keep accurate records and prepare reports as needed.

**Attend periodic training/review sessions and Cottage staff meetings.

**Define and implement new electronic copy editing rules.

**Support cottage staff in the use of electronic copy editing tool.

**Work on special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
**Minimum 4 years copyediting experience.

**Excellent language and communication skills are essential.

**Must be extremely detail oriented and well organized; must able to use good judgment in copymarking and troubleshooting.

**Must be able to accommodate fluctuating workloads, adapting work schedules accordingly.

**Computer literacy required—fluent in MSWord, including basic understanding of file management structure. Experience with web browsers, Acrobat, Epic, and MathType a plus.

**Bachelor’s degree preferred; in lieu thereof, some college plus two years of relevant publishing experience required.

OTHER DETAILS: Excellent benefits. Company is one where you can build a career; very stable -- many of the employees have been there for years. Fun, friendly, supportive work environment.

TO APPLY: Email resume to CE@InkwellEditorial.com. Please include salary requirement with resume (resumes without salary requirements will automatically be deleted).
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POSITION: Electronic Copyediting (eCE) Support Specialist
LOCATION: Melville, NY (must have car; not accessible via public transportation)

SALARY: 52-56K, Firm

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
**Assume overall responsibility for eXtyles/eCE support activities in Publishing Services.

**Provide support and assistance to the copyeditors and teams on all eXtyles/eCE-related functions.

**Oversee and troubleshoot questions regarding the receipt of eXtyles-created XML, work with other Support Team members with Tex2Word vendor conversion work, training, scheduling, roll-out, and implementation of eXtyles, including configuring eXtyles for new journal/journal groups and liaise between departments regarding broader problems, issues, and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**Work cooperatively with Publishing Services units, such as Staff Development Training/ Applications Specialist, Vendor & Cottage Services, Vendor Specialist, and XML & Composition Team, as needed to resolve any eXtyles-related or eXtyles-produced XML problems.

**Troubleshoot and resolve eXtyles-related problems that arise, taking appropriate action with the copyediting staff/management, training, teams, vendors, Publishing Technology, customers, or Inera, as necessary.

**Work with Production Operations and Customer Services (POCS), Production Operations Support Services (POSS), Inera, and customers as required to schedule, define, configure, and implement the necessary stylistic rule sets for journals/journal groups, as well as for the resulting XML requirements.

**Provide hands-on support for copyeditors or in-house staff using eXtyles and provide feedback to users/training.

**Work closely with Staff Development Training/Applications Specialist to create/update eXtyles/eCE documentation and assist with training.

**Recommend changes to achieve optimal efficiency with eXtyles given the inhouse-supported production workflows and workflow management system. Issue change requests, programming requests, etc., as required, and follow-up as needed.

**Perform careful, comprehensive analysis of content that must adhere to a specific DTD or composition requirements. Where appropriate, work with XML & Composition Team to suggest and/or make DTD modifications.

**Work closely with Training & Applications Specialist, to develop and maintain clear, concise eXtyles user documentation.

**Work closely with the POSS and POCS staff to plan, schedule, test, integrate, and transition modified versions, development, or processes related to eXtyles into the production process.

**Assist in compiling and maintaining statistical analyses and reports.

**Assist with other projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
**Minimum 5 years work experience in an XML/SGML publishing environment required, with an in-depth knowledge of XML/SGML and MS Word.

**Ability to use an XML/SGML editor required, as well as the ability to read a DTD.

**Familiarity with the copyediting process and production workflow is essential.

**Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related work experience.

**Must be highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work well in a team environment.

**Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required.

OTHER DETAILS: Excellent benefits. Company is one where you can build a career; very stable -- many of the employees have been there for years. Fun, friendly, supportive work environment.

TO APPLY: Email resume to TechCE@InkwellEditorial.com. Please include salary requirement with resume (resumes without salary requirements will automatically be deleted).
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