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The project editor is responsible for managing projects, often multiple projects simultaneously and usually for the lifetime of the project. Projects may be multi-year and multi-component, or small-scale (for example, new books, reprints, workshop products, articles, new or replacement lessons, lesson components and products, small guides, research reports, and marketing collateral). Finished products will be published in both print and digital formats.\nThe ideal candidate is a team player, a self-starter, and a lifelong learner. They will have developmental-level editing skills, excellent command of editorial processes and styles, and show evidence of ability to project manage in multiphase projects with multiple components.\nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nPlanning, coordinating and managing a variety of publications projections\nProject manages a variety of titles from a range of publishing areas from proposal or receipt of manuscript through to print-ready files, including the preparation of digital assets while keeping to schedule and deliverable timeline specifications.\nManages timelines to ensure that projects stay on schedule.\nCoordinates production review processes (all stages of page proof review).\nEnsures smooth running of projects from manuscript to final print and digital files, in conjunction with the Chief Publications Officer.\nEstablishes excellent relations with authors, illustrators and other external clients, keeping them fully informed of progress, ensuring project expectations are adhered to as the project develops.\nDevelops and maintains good relationships with all in-house staff, knowing where each project is in the system at any given time, ensuring that work is placed appropriately in-house, completing all handover to production forms fully and accurately.\nLiaises with Programs and production staff regarding completion dates for project deliverables,\nCollaborates with Chief Publications Officer as requested to develop schedules for projects, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and keeps the Chief and/or Senior Editor informed of any schedule changes.\nEditing and Writing\nPerforms manuscript editing tasks, from substantive developmental editing of content to copy editing for consistency and style, and ensures that all materials developed adhere to the style guides/sheets. \nPartners with copy editors, proofreaders, translators, fact checkers, and other freelance/contract staff as needed.\nQuality checks all in-house work before it is sent out for internal or external review, checks all outsourced work to ensure that it adheres to the guidelines given and meets the expected standards; gives each project a final check to ensure that CPM standards have been maintained.\nUndertakes in-house writing, copy-editing, and proofreading on projects as required; organizing clients’, authors and proofreaders’ mark-ups.\nFamiliar with the purpose of a variety of style guides and able to edit work following the publications department's chosen style guide.\nGeneral administration \nEnsures all correspondence files are up to date and complete.\nArchives and keeps full proof records until a project is completed and closed. \nCollaborates with Production Coordinator to record all details relevant to the history of a project.\nPrepares text of completed projects for website, marketing sales or other as required.\nAssists with general publications tasks as needed.\nOther duties as assigned by supervisor.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:\nBachelor’s degree in communication, English or journalism or closely related field, background in education a plus.\nAt least 3 years of experience in writing and editing, preferably in book publishing and preferably in an office setting.\nStrong organizational skills and file management abilities.\nReceptive to direction, feedback, and editing from people with varying roles and backgrounds.\nDeadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize work to meet project due dates.\nAbility to juggle multiple projects at one time.\nHighly organized, excellent attention to detail, strong oral and written communication.\nHigh accountability for performance, able to receive and apply feedback.\nDisposition is consistently professional, cooperative, and collegial as evidenced by workplace maturity, composure, perspective, transparency, reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness. \nCaring for and, committed to the vision, mission, and welfare of CRS. \nRespects and values diversity; represents CRS positively and professionally in interactions with clients, vendors, and the community at large in both real and virtual interactions.\nAble to work and thrive in an open-suite, highly collaborative environment.\nPrompt, regular and reliable attendance. \nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAble to use a computer or phone for up to 8 hours per day, with breaks and lunch.\nAble to lift 30 lbs. on occasion.\nMust be able to show proof of COVID-19 primary vaccinations or submit a medical or religious exemption.\nThese requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. 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