/SeniorEditor

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title:

Senior Editor

Department:

Publishing

Reporting to:

Director of Publishing

1. Job Purpose: ¾ Provide editorial project management, co-ordination and oversight of all projects throughout the production process in conjunction with the Director of Publishing. ¾ Establish and maintain good relationships with freelance contractors and ensure our products are produced to a high standard.

2. Key Tasks: ¾ Liaise with the Director of Publishing and the Senior Designer in areas of planning and scheduling to ensure efficient editorial production. ¾ Day-to-day management and development of editorial staff including weekly workloads. ¾ Commission and manage approved writers, editors, and proofreaders. ¾ Liaise with the Director of Publishing particularly when commissioning products. ¾ Ensure all edited text supplied to design by scheduled dates. ¾ Edit and proofread text and to ensure accuracy, give final editorial check to products before printing. ¾ Attend and contribute to meetings planning new products.

¾ Arrange review of unsolicited manuscripts submitted for publication in liaison with the Director of Publishing. ¾ Maintain good relationships with freelance contractors and with team of designers. ¾ Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Christian writers.

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Standards by which performance may be measured: ¾ Efficient management and development of the editorial team ¾ Developing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal contacts ¾ Timely completion of editorial projects ¾ Maintaining a high standard of accuracy within editorial projects

This job description is subject to alteration as the needs of the company change. Any alterations will be made in consultation with your line manager April 2012