"Managing Editor, Yale University Press"

Overview

Oversees editing, file preparation, proofreading, indexing, and proofhandling of all general-interest and academic titles produced by the New Haven office of Yale University Press, with direct responsibility for meeting quality standards, budgets, and schedules. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Manuscript Editorial Department.

Cover letters are required

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Expert, demonstrable knowledge of editing, proofreading, and project management in a book publishing environment.
2. Excellent problem-solving and prioritizing skills.
3. Ability to lead a team, mentor and motivate staff, collaborate effectively across multiple departments, and work under pressure.
4. Superlative oral and written communication skills.
5. Technological savvy, including the ability to embrace new developments and train others in their use. Advanced Microsoft Word skills; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat markup; facility with databases.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Experience with highly illustrated books, textbooks, scholarly editions, reference works, or similarly complex content. Familiarity with ebook preparation, accessibility standards, file tagging, content management systems, and other relevant publishing technologies and software. Experience managing budgets.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Oversees the editing and proof handling of Yale University Press (YUP) titles on schedule and within budget.
2. Hires, trains, and supervises an in-house staff of exempt M&P and non-exempt employees.
3. Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises corps of freelance editors. Maintains pool of applicants; develops and evaluates editorial tests. Oversees the work of freelance proofreaders and indexers.
4. Establishes editorial policies and sets YUP house style.
5. Reviews proposals for manuscripts submitted for publication by YUP and identifies possible editing complications or problems.
6. Evaluates draft manuscripts and writes reports to help authors and acquiring editors prepare final manuscripts that meet the Press's requirements for writing quality, organization, formatting, and style as needed. Provides developmental advice, coordinates developmental editing, or provides follow-up consultation.
7. For projects released for editing, ensures that manuscripts are complete and adequately prepared. Determines appropriate level of editing (from baseline editing, for clarity and consistency, to rewriting), bearing in mind schedule, intended scope and size of audience, and budget for each book. Assigns manuscripts to in-house and freelance editors and schedules their work.
8. Works with Acquisition Editors to evaluate, shape, and schedule current and future seasonal lists.
9. Establishes and maintains departmental budgets.
10. Edits and handles projects as needed.
11. Attends management and other professional meetings.
12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and eight years editorial experience in a book publishing environment (most or all in a manuscript editing department), including five years management work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Location: 302 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Posted: 15-Jan-26

Job Category: Manager

Time Type: Full time

Work Model: Hybrid