POSITION SUMMARY: This is not a remote position. As a BJU Press math editor, you are part of a team that embraces the mission of producing K-12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. Your goal is to ensure that the writer’s message is communicated to the target audience clearly and accurately through all the elements of a product.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the editing of K-12 math products, as outlined in the following three points:
- Developmental Editing—Read and evaluate the overall soundness of a writer's manuscript from a broad perspective; make corrections and/or query the writer in areas such as length, organization, factual accuracy, and grade-level appropriateness; may include subject-related research
- Copyediting—Read and apply intensive editing to the writer's revised manuscript with the goal of correctness and consistency in every detail of the manuscript
- Production Editing—Read and edit page proofs, with the goal of a final product that is user-friendly and as error-free as possible in text, graphics, and layout
- Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards
- Maintain excellent communication with project team members
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Mastery of English grammar and mechanics, including the ability to recognize and repair problems with sentence structure and paragraph development and to identify and correct problems with unity, coherence, logic, and precision
- Competency in secondary math subjects
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer aptitude; competency in Microsoft Word
- Ability to follow established procedures and to engage in process improvement
- Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test and math test
- Desirable: College mathematics coursework; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style; teaching experience
- This is an on-site position.
BJU Press Employment Overview
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience: One to two years related experience
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