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Full-time
Estimated: $69,000 - $93,000 a year
Benefits
- Work from home
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Copy editing
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- US work authorization
Full Job Description
Church Publishing Incorporated, founded in 1918, is a publisher of trade books for general readers (inspiration, leadership, financial wellness, social justice), academic works and professional church resources including a suite of electronic products. CPI publishes The Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and content used in the liturgy, faith formation, and mission of The Episcopal Church.
The Editor will acquire and edit proposals and manuscripts for publication in the categories of Leadership, Inspiration, Christian Spirituality, Social Justice, Finance and Retirement. This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors, work with agents and manage submissions. This position will work closely with authors to develop content. Shepherd projects through to production and beyond.
- Book editorial experience required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Acquire and edit lead trade titles.
Prepare necessary paperwork including descriptions and comparative titles, write copy.
Edit manuscripts, keeping to production and publication schedules.
Work closely with marketing to maximize sales.
Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary.
Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experienced in trade non-fiction acquisitions
Excellent communication skills—written, oral, editing, and presentation
Must have market awareness
Must have the ability to travel as needed
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. or B.A. required
5+ years of trade publishing experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Extensive use of computer keyboard
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional office environment and home office
We are currently in a work from home posture, planning to return in April 2022. We are evaluating options for flexibility at this time.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.
EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation
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