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Production Supervisor
ESRI, Redlands, CA
Are you an organized, self-motivated individual with solid experience in book publishing production? Put your skills to use on our ESRI Press team overseeing a production staff of seven in all aspects of book and associated media production. This is a challenging opportunity to apply your project management skills to perform production scheduling and workflow and collaborate with managers and other supervisors on product plans, strategies, and processes.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, or the sciences; a minimum of five years of demonstrated performance in content and graphics-rich, four-color book publishing production and design; and a minimum of three years of demonstrated performance in supervisory capacity.
About ESRI
Since 1969, ESRI has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. With annual revenues of $660 million and our software used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, ESRI is the market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software development. We employ 2,500 people in the U.S., 1,800 of whom are based at our Redlands headquarters, a community ideally located in Southern California. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, scholarships, tuition assistance, a Cafe complete with Starbucks coffee bar, an onsite fitness center, and much more.
Learn more about a career in Educational Services at ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/careers.
[6/25/2008]
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Abstract Writer/Editor
Join the quality-driven editorial team of America: History & Life--Recognized as a leading historical bibliographical database
Responsibilities include selecting suitable articles from academic historical journals for abstracting; writing abstracts using house style and format; inputting bibliographic citations; and editing and indexing of abstracts and bibliographic citations. BA in US or Canadian history or related field required; graduate work preferred. Requires reading proficiency in French and exceptional grammatical skills, writing skills, and computer proficiency. Full-time, in-house position. ABC-CLIO has been a part of the Santa Barbara community since 1960. Our focus is history & social studies resources for the scholar, student, teacher, & librarian in universities & secondary schools. We offer a complete benefit package including medical, dental & vision; transportation subsidies; flexible schedules; generous vacation, sick, & holiday paid time; & many employee conveniences. EOE. Submit resume online at http://www.abc-clio.com
[6/16/2008]
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Reprint Coordinator/Archive Assistant
Pearson Education is seeking an experienced Reprint Coordinator/Archive Assistant to join an established production team in a fast-paced and stable work environment.
Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing, with such renowned brands as Benjamin Cummings, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, and many others. Internationally, we operate in 55 countries and 27 languages and have more global publishing than any other competitor.
We are located near downtown, next to Levi's Plaza in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in San Francisco. Pearson offers an attractive health, dental, PTO, and 401k benefits package.
This position is 75% coordinating reprint corrections for higher education science textbooks and 25% archiving of electronic media. Working under the Content and Information Manager, responsibilities are for coordinating the workflow: from corrections submitted by editors and authors, to submitting corrections to be done by vendors, all the way through printing. Other responsibilities will include archiving the division's electronic content and printed titles, as well as fulfilling requests for electronic files. Workflow is mostly electronic with very little exchanges of printed material or media such as disks, so candidate must be comfortable working in this medium.
Required
- Competent on both Mac and PC
- Experience working in databases
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- 4-year college degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Ability to multitask in a sometimes fast-paced environment
Desired
- Experience working in an electronic library or archive, or experience in the publishing industry
- Expert on Mac
- FileMaker Pro competent
Software Skills
- Experience working Microsoft Office is a must
- FTP
- Experience working with any kind of database software
- QuarkXPress and Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator or other text layout and image programs, and/or the aptitude for learning the basics of these programs
- Experience creating AppleScript or Word macros and knowledge of HTML and XML would be a plus
Rate: DOE
Term: Ongoing
Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.
Interested in employment opportunities with Pearson Education? Please review our openings and online application at www.pearsoned.com/careers.
[6/9/2008]
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Freelance Proofreaders
Pearson Science, a division of Pearson Education, is looking for experienced freelance proofreaders for their college textbooks. We are looking for proofreaders who have experience working on college-level, science textbooks in biology, physics, anatomy/physiology, astronomy, nutrition, and health. Experience proofreading math notation is a plus. The books range from 500-1,500 pages, and chapters are delivered to the proofreader in batches of 50-150 pages over a period of time that varies depending on the project. Proofreaders are paid on a per page rate. We consider proofreading to include checking pages against the copyedited manuscript, making sure that the typography and layout matches the design, and checking the material against provided text, art, and math stylesheets for mistakes and inconsistencies.
Interested candidates should be willing to take a proofreading test and provide a resume with the following information:
- Full contact information including a mailing address
- Any experience you have proofreading science textbooks and proofreading math notation
- Your desired rate for proofreading
A third party, Progressive Publishing Alternatives, will administer the test. If you pass, you will be added to a list of approved Pearson Science proofreaders. Passing the test is not a guarantee of work. If interested, please send your resume to Crystal Clifton of Progressive Publishing Alternatives at cclifton@pit-magnus.com
[6/9/2008]
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Supervisor of Educational Services
ESRI, Redlands, CA
Utilize your management abilities and passion for writing to provide day-to-day management of an editorial team to ensure that projects are completed on time with a demonstrated commitment to excellence and quality in all published content. In this role you will also assign appropriate editorial resources to projects, determine editorial resource needs and priorities, and disseminate department and project priorities to editorial staff.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field, depending upon position level; two years of writing, editing, or instructional design experience; a minimum of two years of supervisory experience; excellent attention to detail and communication skills; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Since 1969, ESRI has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. With annual revenues of $660 million and our software used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, ESRI is the market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software development. We employ 2,500 people in the U.S., 1,800 of whom are based at our Redlands headquarters. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, scholarships, tuition assistance, and much more.
Learn more about a career in Educational Services at ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/careers.
[6/2/2008
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Regional Publisher
University of California Press is creating the position of Regional Publisher to build on its long tradition of publishing books on California and the West. The position will be responsible for expanding and sharpening UC Press's regional list by forging institutional partnerships, acquiring major regional reference and trade projects, exploring opportunities to develop digital products, and defining the overall program by coordinating with current editors who acquire regional titles and with sales representatives and marketing staff who sell the list.
The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership and business/financial skills, a strong marketing background, and the entrepreneurship to envision and build a regional program of the first rank. A significant track record in acquisitions and a proven interest in regional publishing are important. Organizational and interpersonal skills are required to successfully cultivate relationships with outside institutions and to collaborate with other in-house staff. Previous experience with digital publishing is desirable. Note: This is a contract position with full benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Sheila.levine@ucpress.edu. No phone calls please.
[6/2/2008]
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Design Manager, Stanford University Press
Primary Job Description
Stanford University Press needs a half-time, two-year term Art and Design Manager to work in conjunction with the current Manager maintaining current design pathways and protocol in the Design Department to facilitate maximum quality standards, productivity and cost efficiencies in a university press environment.
This position entails supervising book cover design throughput for approximately 175 titles per year in disciplines including Humanities, Middle Eastern and Asian Studies, Business, and Law.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Manage cover design process within the Editorial, Marketing and author book team achieving overall individual book design goals. Work with Production Manager ensuring each cover file is created according to the production budget, schedule, and printer specifications.
- Design a designated percentage of cover design in-house, along with staff designer and off-site Art Director.
- Assess current and potential freelance designers on an on-going basis.
- Attend weekly production launch meetings, and cover meetings called for marketing-designated high priority titles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough familiarity with all phases of book production, including in-depth knowledge of desktop publishing, and strong design vision and implementation.
- Power user of Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with QuarkExpress.
- Ability to identify problems swiftly when they arise and to exercise good judgment in developing solutions.
Experience Requirements
BA or BS and five or more years of significant and progressively challenging publishing experience, preferably within an educational or academic setting. Previous supervisory experience and a fluent level of software proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, (Illustrator, Photoshop InDesign), cross-platform issues, word-processing required. Must possess exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to work on deadline and manage a number of assignments at once; above average writing and editing skills a must. This individual must have outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well with staff, vendors and suppliers, and a proven record of working cooperatively and flexibly as part of a team.
How to Apply
Go to the Stanford Jobs web site. http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html. Applicant must apply by clicking on the Apply Now button after searching for job #30001 in the Keyword Search field.
[5/19/08]
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Production Editor
Join our award-winning publishing company and be a part of creating highly respected educational products! ABC-CLIO's Broomfield office is recruiting for an in-house Production Editor.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for production on 15-20 titles per year, including: evaluation and preparation of manuscripts for copyeditors, preparation of manuscripts for typesetting, and coordination of page corrections and indexing. Coordinates with acquisitions and development editors, authors, manufacturing coordinator, and marketing department to ensure timely and cost-effective production. Selects and communicates with freelance copyeditors, designers, typesetters, proofreaders, and indexers for each project. Assists in recruiting and training freelancers. NOT A WRITING OR COPY EDITING POSITION.
Position Requirements
Minimum 5 years book production experience, preferably in reference or scholarly publishing. Requires knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style and strong copy editing and proofreading. Successful candidate will be a multi-tasker with excellent interpersonal, time/project management and communications skills. Computer literacy essential.
Who We Are
Our focus is history & social studies resources for the scholar, student, teacher, & librarian in universities & secondary schools. We offer a complete benefit package including medical, dental & vision; transportation subsidies; flexible schedules; generous vacation, sick, & holiday paid time; & many employee conveniences. EOE.
How do I apply?
Submit your resume online at http://www.abc-clio.com
[5/19/08]
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