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***** Copy
eds. and proofreaders, on-site assignments
Publications Professionals, 703-934-4499 or BHart@pubspro.com
Freelance
copy editors and proofreaders (6/24/09)
The RAND Corporation's Publications department is seeking experienced
freelance copy editors/proofreaders to work on our highly-complex
technical research documents. Ability to work on deadline is essential.
Candidate is expected to provide consistency, clarity, and comprehension.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word Track Changes is a must. Requirements
may also include document composition. Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
Professional and InDesign desired. To apply, please send your resume
and cover letter to peterh@rand.org.
Marketing
Manager, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group (6/17/09)
Summary: Responsible for all marketing strategy as well as execution
of promotions for the titles under Government Institute Press, Alta
Mira Museum Studies, and Rowman and Littlefield Education.
Responsibilities:
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Create and submit the annual marketing plan and budget for
assigned imprints.
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Plan and create all direct mail pieces related to assigned
imprints
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Serve as in-house marketing expert on the professional and
government markets * Plan and submit advertising strategy in
assigned areas
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Work closely with the Sales and Publicity Departments to achieve
maximum exposure and revenue. * Work closely with the Special
Sales group to maximize sales to special organizations and customers
outside the normal channels.
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Work closely with the data transfer staff to make certain all
ABIs are submitted to our major accounts in an accurate and
timely manner.
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Serve as principle liaison with editorial partners and Copublishers.
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Support other members of the Marketing Department as needed.
Experience: BA degree plus at least 4 years of marketing experience
in direct mail and emarketing. Proven ability in achieving targeted
sales goals and budget management. Strong analytical ability as
well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience
working with government agencies a plus.
Please apply via this link:http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ROWMAN&cws=1&rid=13
Editorial
Assistant, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (6/17/09)
Editorial assistant to support the administrative and acquisitions
responsibilities in politics, philosophy, and religion. This fast-paced
position requires strong organizational, writing, editing, and communication
skills; attention to detail; familiarity with standard office software
applications; and multitasking capability in a busy office environment.
Previous publishing experience and demonstrated commitment to the
social sciences and humanities preferred.
Please apply via this link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ROWMAN&cws=1&rid=15
Editor-in-Chief,
Books, NAEYC (6/17/09)
NAEYC is seeking an Editor-in-Chief, Books. The Editor-in-Chief
leads NAEYC's program of publishing books for professionals in the
field of early childhood education (ECE) - teacher-educators and
ECE students, as well as practitioners working with children birth
to age 8.
The peer-reviewed program currently has annual sales of $3 million.
NAEYC has in print 80+ books published or copublished by NAEYC,
and distributes another 50+ books from other publishers.
The Editor-in-Chief's main responsibility is to seek, develop,
and acquire books for the association to publish and distribute,
with the goals of furthering the association's mission, meeting
the needs of ECE learners, and providing revenue in support of NAEYC's
programs and activities.
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that each book
selected meets the highest content and editorial standards regarding
ECE best practice, the current research base on how children develop
and learn optimally, readability, and presentation. Each year the
Editor-in-Chief also is responsible for selecting which five to
six new titles will be Comprehensive Member benefits, distributed
bi-monthly to NAEYC's 25,000 Comprehensive Members.
The Editor-in-Chief, who reports to the Deputy Executive Director
for Professional Development, represents the Books program, its
work and its goals, to the other NAEYC departments, the national
Governing Board and other association leaders, NAEYC members, outside
organizations, and the public. The Editor-in-Chief networks with
peers in other publishing organizations, as well as prominent researchers,
authors, policy makers, and educators in the ECE field.
Major responsibilities:
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Shape the content and direction of the Books program and its
relationship to other NAEYC professional development initiatives,
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Seek, develop, and acquire book manuscripts for NAEYC to consider
for publication,
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Direct the peer review process; accept/reject submitted manuscripts,
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Oversee the work of the department's staff (currently 3 editors
& 1 designer),
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Lead developmental editing; work with authors, reviewers,
staff editors, and consultants to shape each manuscript's content,
focus, and style,
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Expand the print program aligned with the association's website
and other new media applications,
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Collaborate with the other departments to develop collateral
materials (i.e. webcasts, online chats, journal articles, brochures)
that support and extend the books product line, and
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Identify high-quality books by other publishers to distribute.
Organization profile: The National Association for the Education
of Young Children, founded in 1926, is the largest professional
association in the United States devoted to the field of early childhood
education. The association's headquarters is located in Washington,
DC. Visit our website, www.naeyc.org,
for more information about the association.
Candidate requirements: The ideal candidate will have senior and
significant experience in developing and directing a comparable
program. Evidence of strong managerial, conceptual, and writing
skills is required. A background in ECE practice or ECE publishing
is preferred. The position is full-time and will be located in the
association's Washington, DC headquarters.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent
benefits.
Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration:
Application materials should be sent to: Editor-In-Chief Search
Committee Office of Human Resources National Association for the
Education of Young Children 1313 L Street, NW, #500, Washington,
DC 20005-4101 e-mail hr@naeyc.org fax (202) 328-1846
Marketing
Assistant (Part Time) (5/11/09)
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Georgetown University Press seeks a part-time Marketing Assistant
to support all departments at the Press by managing and administering
its press-wide FileMaker Pro database. The Marketing Assistant will
work with staff to make changes and improvements to the database
as necessary; maintain the population of sales and fulfillment data;
maintain efficient, accurate, and frequent flow of data to all appropriate
industry contacts via ONIX feed; manage and administer the Press
website by performing frequent upload of information to the site,
updating content, analyzing statistics and sales, and ensuring that
all the information on the site is correct.
Bachelor’s degree required; up to one year of experience in publishing,
preferably scholarly or nonfiction; proficiency in MS Word, Excel,
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Filemaker Pro or other databases.
Excellent proofreading, writing, and organizational skills, as well
as ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
To apply, submit
cover letter and resume by 6/1/09 by email to gupress@georgetown.edu.
Please be sure to indicate “Application: Marketing Assistant” in
the email subject line. Or submit by mail to Gina Lindquist, Marketing
and Sales Director, Georgetown University Press, 3240 Prospect Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20007
Production
Editor (5/8/09)
RAND Corporation, Washington, DC
RAND's Publications
Department is looking for a Production Editor to work in the Washington
office to manage production activities from manuscript through final
product and distribution.
Responsibilities:
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Driving
efficient workflow of projects
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Budgeting,
scheduling, and database-tracking
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Representing
the department as a customer service representative, keeping
client informed of status, coordinating and attending meetings
as needed to outline project and review work-in-progress
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Assigning,
monitoring, and reviewing work of in-house and freelance editors,
proofreaders, artists, designers, compositors, and printers
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Acting as
a focal point for all aspects of project coordination, monitoring
resources and appraising management of project budgets and status
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Coordinating
the print bidding process, vending to production, printing resources,
and initial distribution to key audience
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Closing
out all financial aspects of the job and recording final data
in the corporate database Educational requirements: B.A./B.S.
required or equivalent experience
Specific job
skills include:
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Must be
proficient in Word, Excel, Acrobat, and InDesign
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Working
knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop
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Excellent
communication skills and attention to detail required
Related experience
required: 3-5 years
Apply at www.rand.org/jobs,
reference no. 2341
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