Editorial Assistant - Web proofreads and edits a variety of documents and/or digital content. Reads content to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Being an Editorial Assistant - Web verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources. Ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Additionally, Editorial Assistant - Web requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Editorial Assistant - Web works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Editorial Assistant - Web typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB PURPOSE:
Stanford University Press (SUP) seeks an Editorial Assistant to support and work in collaboration with two Acquisitions Editors on publishing programs in history, Jewish studies, and business. This role is responsible for essential tasks within the manuscript development process, including coordinating peer review, overseeing permissions, and preparing final manuscripts for production. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and be intellectually engaged and curious, with an excitement for books and publishing.
This is a junior-level position, designed as a first step into scholarly acquisitions. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter explaining your interest in working in publishing at SUP and a resume.
Founded in 1892, Stanford University Press publishes 140 books a year across the humanities, social sciences, and business. This position will work in SUP’s offices located in Redwood City, CA.
CORE DUTIES*:
*Other duties may also be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* 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.
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.
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The expected pay range for this position is $21.63 to $24.93 per hour.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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 the job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.