Description
Manning Publications Co. seeks a Staff Technical Editor to work with the Editorial Director, Developmental Editors, and book authors to create high quality manuscripts, on time. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent job experience. Candidates must have good critical thinking skills, writing skills, generally good communication skills, and be willing to work independently in a distributed team environment. This is a great position for someone looking for part time work (20-30 hours a week).PRIMARY DUTIES
- Research new software technologies
- Assist editors with technical questions
- Assist authors and editors with creating pedagogically sound teaching materials
- Assess manuscripts for technical accuracy and pedagogical soundness
- Maintain and enhance training materials for authors and editors
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS
- A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week (primarily during U.S. business hours)
- Strong project and time-management skills
- Excellent organization and multitasking skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, and other tools required in an online environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating via email, Skype, and phone
- Must have remote office setup (computer, Internet and email access, reliable phone line)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in a book publishing environment.
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Email your resume and cover letter to the address below with STE-web in the subject line.