Managing Editor - Classical Academic Press : Job Details

PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should (1) address your specific interest in the position, (2) respond to the stated mission of Classical Academic Press found on our Careers page, and (3) outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Please note: Onsite work (at least 3 days per week), in our Camp Hill, PA offices will be required for this manager-level position.

Job Summary

Classical Academic Press (CAP) is a fast-growing publisher of curricula and media for classical schools, Christian schools, classical home schools, and classical charter schools. The Managing Editor position offers a dynamic opportunity for an accomplished editor to blend management, creativity, and collaboration while contributing to CAP's mission of advancing the renewal of classical education. This position requires an experienced, detail-oriented editor who is an excellent communicator with skills in management, scheduling, author relations, content editing, copyediting, and proofing. Many of CAP's product lines have aggressive schedules and a large number of moving parts, which requires the Managing Editor to have the ability to simultaneously oversee multiple schedules and a wide range of people doing numerous and varied tasks while also performing his or her own numerous and varied tasks.

Responsibilities

Editorial & Production Management:

• Oversee editorial workflows, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Director of Production to execute strategic editorial plans for all CAP texts and projects.
• Manage in-house and freelance editors and proofers, assigning tasks, reviewing quality, and ensuring timely project completion.
• Work with the Lead Creative Designer to align editorial and design goals.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager to ensure a smooth transition from production to market.
• Assist in developing and maintaining editorial processes, schedules, and quality control measures.
• Assign and review proofing for books, landing pages, and marketing materials.

Editing & Proofing:

• Serve as a content and copy editor as needed.
• Assist with writing and reviewing product descriptions for sales catalogs.

Team & Process Development:

• Train and mentor editorial staff, particularly the Assistant Editor.
• Recruit, deploy, and evaluate freelance editors and proofers.
• Provide product training to the sales team and ensure distributors/schools receive necessary information.
• Participate in company meetings and contribute to CAP's mission of producing high-quality classical education resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of editing experience and at least 3 years of managing experience working in a similar organization or field is preferred.
• Strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and schedules effectively.
• Strong communication and author-relations skills.
• High level of proficiency in content editing, copyediting, and proofing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools such as Airtable and Basecamp is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign in particular, is a plus.
• A commitment to the mission of Classical Academic Press and a passion for classical education.

Additional Information

Classical Academic Press provides a fixed salary but also increases compensation in keeping with positive company growth and results. CAP also provides excellent health coverage and retirement benefits. Only local and regional candidates will be considered. Onsite work will be required at our Camp Hill, PA, office at least three days per week. If you are interested in joining this great team, in a great place to live and work, please apply. Qualified candidates will be provided with more detailed information about benefits and the position itself.