Temporary Publications Editor

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Publications Editor

Hours: This is a part-time position (20+ hours per week 8:30 am-5:00pm)
Pay: TBD
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 1/13/2025
Approximate end date: TBD

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Publications Editor for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

• Editor of assigned projects. Includes substantive editing of client-supplied copy for accuracy, clarity, consistency, organization, flow, usage, concision, and conformity with University standards and Chicago Manual of Style; if necessary, rewriting; preparing copy for designers
• Editorial review and proofreading of each assigned project and editorial review of printer proofs for each assigned project;
• backup editorial reviews for projects assigned to other OGMC publications editors
• Coordinator/manager of assigned projects. Includes coordinating print estimates with the production manager; determining-with the production manager, project designer, and/or publications director-project schedules; providing estimates, schedules, and project updates to clients; scheduling and leading client meetings, including initial meetings and design presentations

Required skills: For temp position or freelancer:

• Working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign) for Mac
• Knowledge of the print publication process
• Exceptional editing skills
• Ability to consistently adhere to deadlines
• Sound interpersonal communication skills

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