"Assistant Editor A&AePortal"

Overview

Yale University Press is seeking an editor to shape and oversee the editorial program of the A&AePortal, a unique product for online scholarship developed by the Press that now features over 450 titles and serves over 185 leading universities, primarily throughout North America and the UK. Working closely with the art and architecture publishing group and business development staff, this editor will curate a list that represents titles from the Press’s own art and architecture program, that of the A&AePortal’s 17 publishing partners, as well as a select number of born-digital publications. In addition, the Press is seeking someone who can identify and build relationships with the Press’s existing and new publishing partners.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Proven editorial skills, especially proofreading. Writing sample required at time of interview.
3. An understanding of the value of diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.
4. Proficiency in creative problem-solving, decision making, and time management.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Proficiency with Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign).
6. Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve publishing and strategic press-wide goals.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. A history of working with illustrated art books.
2. Experience with digital platforms, including JSTOR, Artstor, and Oxford Art Online.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for acquiring titles in designated areas. Responsible for signing and/or independently managing approximately 10-20 titles per year.
2. Reviews and assesses publishing potential of submitted projects and proposals and/or commission new projects for the list. Prepares proposals for Acquisitions Panel and Publications Committee.
3. Researches and identifies key authors in the field, with the goal of developing a list of the highest scholarly standards; meets authors; develops and commissions projects. Attends scholarly conferences to meet with authors, attends academic panels to scout potential books, and networks with potential authors who are scholars in the field.
4. Works closely with the author to improve content, tone, and style of manuscript. Recommends revisions to author and ensures they are properly incorporated into final manuscript.
5. Researches, selects, and commissions scholarly review manuscripts. Manages the peer review process, responsible for relationships with authors, advisory board, and outside readers.
6. Manages the creation and maintenance of manuscript log, art logs where applicable, and related publishing databases as necessary to track budgets related to books, reviews, honoraria, and list signings within assigned disciplines. Also manages the maintenance of an organized system of tracking manuscripts, art for reproduction and accompanying permissions, reviews, and other relevant materials in existing databases.
7. Manages the preparation of manuscripts and accompanying materials for release to editing and production departments, including management of permissions for copyrighted illustrations and literary passages; tracks manuscript progress through departments; supervises acceptance checklists and contract compliance.
8. Works as part of a team to develop effective promotional/sales strategies and material; manages author expectations; presents titles at in-house pre-production, launches, and sales meetings.
9. Monitors expenditures to ensure book budgets are met. Ensures timely payment of expenses including reviewer honoraria, advance payments, and fees.
10. Identifies subvention sources and supervises the preparation of grant applications.
11. Experiments with and develops new digital products for the list and creatively modify traditional book projects to fit new needs of digital customers. Keeps pace with industry-wide developments; adapts to changing business practices and market conditions; uses foresight in acquiring books for rapidly changing marketplace.
12. May perform other duties as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and minimum of two years publishing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to travel.

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Location

302 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Work Model

Hybrid

Time Type

Full time