Project Editor (no editing or writing)
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***NOTE: This role is uniquely focused on managing editorial workflows, schedules, and author relationships, with no copyediting or writing responsibilities.***

Plural Publishing, Inc., a 20-year-old business located in San Diego, California, is a leader in providing textbooks and professional publications to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Special Education markets. We are very proud of our commitment and contributions to these areas of human development. We are a small, but successful, company that relies upon a team of experienced and dedicated managers, who work with esteemed authors and other industry leaders to deliver books and materials that make a difference. We are looking for a Project Editor to join the team and help us continue to deliver the very best in publishing. We work with prestigious academic and professional authors and accordingly expect our team to have solid written and verbal skills.

Position: Project Editor (Editorial Department)

Location: San Diego Office, Full-Time, In-Person

The Project Editor (PE) is a vital role within our Editorial department, providing essential project management and author liaison expertise to ensure that high-quality manuscripts are received on schedule and are production-ready. This role is uniquely focused on managing editorial workflows, schedules, and author relationships, with no copyediting or writing responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Scheduling: Set and manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of manuscripts and ancillary materials. Track each project phase from assignment to final handover.
• Author & Contributor Relations: Serve as the primary contact for authors and contributors. Communicate project guidelines, coordinate content delivery, and negotiate timelines.
• Manuscript Review & Preparation: Review submitted manuscripts and artwork for alignment with publishing agreements and company guidelines, coordinating peer review processes and feedback.
• Online Ancillary Materials: Oversee the creation and organization of companion websites, ensuring online materials for instructors, students, and clinicians are produced to standards and deadlines.
• Budget & Documentation: Monitor project expenses, manage payments, and maintain accurate project status reports and editorial documents.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Editorial, Production, Sales, and Marketing teams to meet project objectives and contribute to procedural improvements.

Required Experience & Attributes:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree, with a preference for candidates with a background in college textbook or medical/scientific publishing.
• Project Management Expertise: Strong skills in managing multiple high-priority projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Outstanding ability to communicate clearly with authors and cross-functional teams, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CMS familiarity, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized: A commitment to accuracy and quality in all project details.
• Flexible & Proactive: Ability to handle cross-functional responsibilities, delegate effectively, and respond dynamically to project needs.

This role is suited for candidates with a strong project management background, preferably in publishing. If you can keep authors on track to deliver high-quality book manuscripts and digital ancillary materials on time, this is a role for you!

The stated salary reflects the range that Plural Publishing, Inc. reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's experience, unique skills and abilities, education, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Benefits include: Health insurance, Paid time off (PTO), 401(k) with matching.