Editorial Manager

🔍 Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Communications

📅   : Jul 06, 2018 Post Date

📅   : 77741 Requisition #

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field and ﬁve years of relevant work experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Relevant work experience may include editing books and academic papers for publication, managing editorial projects, and experience in acquisitions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of the principles, terminology, procedures, and best practices of communications, public relations, and editorial content.
Extensive experience in planning and implementing complex publications/editorial projects.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and coordinate materials from multiple resources.
Demonstrated ability to edit complex stories for both style and substance.
Exceptional attention to detail and thorough command of editorial and proofreading skills.
Experience producing highly effective work within the deadline and cost constraints.
Extensive experience and understanding of job-required software applications.
Demonstrated ability to apply ingenuity and creativity in solving complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to apply discretion and judgment in evaluating implications of information release to internal and external audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in developmental editing and knowledge of different levels of editing.
Ability to work in a diverse department to publish within deadlines and budget.
Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to interface with internal departments and external book publication/production community.
Willing to learn skills necessary for job.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/ﬁne manipulation.
Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
Occasionally sort/ﬁle paperwork; lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >50 pounds.
Good visual acuity including color vision.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
May be exposed to dust and mold.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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