Jobs at Manning
Developmental Editor
Manning Publications seeks a Developmental Editor to work directly with book authors to create high quality manuscripts on time.
Primary duties include:
- Coach authors on techniques for how to teach difficult concepts in their manuscript. Identify opportunities for improving the book's presentation and teaching of its important topics.
- Continually assess content and identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, clarity, and value to the book's intended audience.
- Manage the book development process so that authors are completing manuscripts by due dates.
- Ensure that manuscripts adhere to Manning's writing guidelines.
- Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff.
- Perform occasional tasks related to the marketing of books.
Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Ability to identify and articulate weaknesses in the manuscript organization and writing
- Ability to adopt a coaching/mentoring role with authors
- Ability to diplomatically and firmly communicate with authors
Strong project management and multi-tasking are essential in this position. Candidates with Developer skills in writing code have a skill set we highly value. At the minimum, familiarity with software and current trends and/or technical writing and book publishing. Candidates must have basic computer skills and excellent communication skills using email, Skype, and phone.
Please respond with resume and two references. If selected for an interview, be prepared to complete an editing sample.
This is a freelance, telecommute-based job. (No travel). Candidates must be available primarily during U.S. business hours.
Recruiter-Maureen
masp@manning.com
Experienced Copyeditor
Manning Publications seeks copyeditors who have a long and successful record of working on manuscripts in Word and in XML. Experience with computer technology books is preferred but not required. We pride ourselves on the fact that Manning books are carefully developed and edited. From the moment an author writes the first chapter of his or her book to the final printer-ready page proofs, Manning editors work with authors on improving the organization of their manuscripts, on conveying complex concepts to the reader in a clear and concise manner, and on enriching their books with graphics and other browseables.
We are looking for copyeditors to join our freelance team who have the experience and confidence to help authors make their writing better, clearer, and more concise; are detail-oriented and have the ability to follow style guides diligently; and who can communicate effectively with authors and other team members.
This is a freelance, telecommuting position.
Please send a letter of inquiry and resume to
Mary Piergies
mp@manning.com
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