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Company/organization: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Location: St. Paul, MN

Fortress Press seeks an Editorial Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Editor in Chief, this position is responsible for supporting the success of the Fortress Press imprint by providing support to key publishing processes, creating, or editing high quality, compelling public facing copy, and developing and editing a small list of titles each year.  The role will assist in evaluation of submitted manuscripts for quality and conformity, regularly interact with a wide range of authors, and have significant opportunities for growth and development. The position is an important part of a talented, high-energy team publishing over 100 titles per year.

Desired education:

• Graduate degree in theology, religious studies, biblical studies, or related field

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

•  Ability to work effectively and efficiently with broad and diverse network of authors

•  Ability to set and maintain clear, consistent standards for internal and external constituencies

•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of change and manage multiple projects simultaneously

•  Ability to judge the quality of written content and make recommendations for further action quickly and clearly

•  Broad knowledge of the Christian tradition and doctrines, biblical traditions, and disciplines germane to higher education in religion

•  Knowledge of and facility with electronic media, including digital publishing / formats appropriate for use in electronic publishing 

•  Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms with precision and accuracy

•  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team, especially with acquiring editors

•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

•  Ability to travel 1-2 times yearly to represent Fortress Press at conferences or events

 Please include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. 

Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis, MN/Remote Hybrid
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Red Line Editorial is looking for a full-time Production Editor to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.

RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K-12, but we also work in a number of other genres. We are seeking a Production Editor to assist in editorial and production tasks for publishers and schools.

Our Production Editor will fill an essential role on our staff. Duties will include:
–Book production using established templates and styles
–Book layout using Adobe InDesign with an InCopy workflow, including text formatting and image placement
–Input changes into InDesign files from marked-up PDFs
–Manipulate and color-correct images and graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator
–Create charts, maps, or other graphical elements as assigned
–Create marketing images as requested
–Cross-check page turns
–Developmental editing and project management of assigned manuscripts, with oversight from other editors
–Coordinate and communicate with authors, vendors, and clients on assigned projects
–Perform editorial tasks including photo research, proofreading, fact-checking, index creation

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
–BA in English, journalism, mass communication, or similar; degrees in other humanities fields, such as history, will also be considered
–Strong computer skills, including Adobe InDesign experience
–Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
–Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition and MLA
–Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
–Ability to work independently and in a team environment
–Excellent oral and written communication skills
–Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt based on client requests

We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and layout samples to jobs@redlineeditorial.com. No phone calls, please.

Location: A mix of remote work and working onsite in our Mendota Heights office

Compensation: low- to mid-30Ks, DOQ, plus benefits

Company/organization: Red Line Editorial, Inc.
Location: Mendota Heights, MN/remote

The Wisconsin Historical Society Press is seeking two Developmental Editors to join our team!  These are fulltime positions with excellent benefits. Both require some in-person work; a portion may be worked remotely, according to WHS remote work guidelines.

Since its beginnings in 1855, the Wisconsin Historical Society Press has served the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society to collect, preserve, and share the stories of the Midwest. Located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, in the heart of the University of Wisconsin campus, the Press is a leading publisher of trade and educational books on Midwest history and culture. The Press publishes 10–12 new books per year, along with the quarterly Wisconsin Magazine of History, and is known for the quality and beauty of its publications.

Developmental Editors are responsible for the skilled editorial development and editorial project management of Society Press publications, including books and Wisconsin Magazine of History articles. Core tasks include revising and editing manuscripts to ensure they meet Press goals and standards for historical accuracy, readability, consistency, and cultural sensitivity; developing the illustration package for assigned projects and obtaining images and permissions; transmitting completed project materials to Production on time and as planned; guiding authors and other content partners through the editorial and production phases of assigned projects; contributing to marketing plans and drafting and reviewing promotional copy for assigned books; and establishing and maintaining editorial schedules and records.

Company/organization: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Location: Madison, WI
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We are seeking an experienced Art Director for Broadleaf Books. This role will be part of a creative, fast-paced design group, providing high-quality books for our diverse list of adult trade titles. The Art Director will help lead the creative vision for Broadleaf Books and inspire the designers they work with.

This position is responsible for guiding the work of freelance designers, including soliciting bids, managing contracts, ensuring projects stay on schedule, meet quality and budget needs. This position will facilitate communication during covers review meetings with internal and external clients.  In-house design work will include trade book cover design, ARCs, marketing assets, reviewing proofs, and providing advice for production and manufacturing when requested. 

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Creative and collaborative: Work with editorial, marketing, and sales teams to understand creative intent and help guide design work
• Detail-oriented: Someone who loves to dig into each project to make sure everything is thought out and harmonious
• A clear communicator and great listener who can both give and respond thoughtfully to feedback
• An insightful problem solver, troubleshooting when challenges to quality, cost, or schedule arise
• Self-driven and organized: Managing multiple projects with limited supervision to ensure that all projects are completed within schedule, budget, and quality standards—escalating risks when appropriate
• A collegial team member with a positive attitude

 

Desired education and experience:

• B.A. in Graphic Design or related field with 7–10 years of experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience directing freelance design work
• A background in publishing and trade book design is preferred
• Strong understanding of typography hierarchy and layout design
• Proficiency on a Mac with Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working with project management software
• In-depth technical print knowledge

 

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite software, with strong emphasis in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Proven ability to deliver timely, high-quality work, and demonstrate strong follow-up on projects
• Manages a high volume of titles with a meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Manages production timelines, vendor relationships, quality, and cost during the design phase
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings with confidence
• Awareness of evolving trends in trade publishing, book design, and book manufacturing
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, while managing multiple priorities successfully

Please include your resume, cover letter, references, and portfolio samples with your application.

Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/3yQ4n7o

Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis/Remote Hybrid
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Teacher Created Materials is a 40+ year old, award-winning educational publishing company.  Come join our team!  Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Plus more!

Position Summary:

The Acquisitions Editor Professional Resource role is responsible for identifying, acquiring, and developing manuscripts and for educators and other adults who care for and teach children that fulfill goals defined by Teacher Created Materials and that meet stringent quality standards and are commercially successful. Position involves close collaboration with publisher, and editorial, sales/marketing, and creative teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning, developing, and implementing a publishing strategy to ensure the overall success of the educator resource lines of Teacher Created Materials: Free Spirit Professional and Shell Education.
• Network and source qualified authors and contacts for acquisitions.
• Monitor industry trends and issues and share them with editorial and sales/marketing.
• Research new subject matters, conduct ongoing competition analysis, and source acquisitions related to company mission and goals.
• Collaborate in the management of the acquisitions process including unsolicited manuscripts and author solicitations and the criteria for evaluating them.
• Work with new and existing authors to develop book proposals.
• In coordination with Publisher, assess potential value of projects and prepare proposals for review by editorial team and owners.
• Coordinate feasibility process for new projects, including market research and analysis, suggestions for product makeup, target market audience, P&L projections, and other input as required to make the publishing decision.
• Make initial offer on approved projects, and support preparation of author contracts and negotiation of contracts to completion.
• Support contracted authors in delivering a complete first draft that meets expectations. As needed, complete developmental edit memos for lead editor.

• Teacher Created Materials is a 40+ year old, award-winning educational publishing company.  Come join our team!  Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
  • Generous 401(K) program with Match
  • Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Plus more!
    

  Position Summary:

  The Acquisitions Editor Professional Resource role is responsible for identifying, acquiring, and developing manuscripts and for educators and other adults who care for and teach children that fulfill goals defined by Teacher Created Materials and that meet stringent quality standards and are commercially successful. Position involves close collaboration with publisher, and editorial, sales/marketing, and creative teams.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in planning, developing, and implementing a publishing strategy to ensure the overall success of the educator resource lines of Teacher Created Materials: Free Spirit Professional and Shell Education.
  • Network and source qualified authors and contacts for acquisitions.
  • Monitor industry trends and issues and share them with editorial and sales/marketing.
  • Research new subject matters, conduct ongoing competition analysis, and source acquisitions related to company mission and goals.
  • Collaborate in the management of the acquisitions process including unsolicited manuscripts and author solicitations and the criteria for evaluating them.
  • Work with new and existing authors to develop book proposals.
  • In coordination with Publisher, assess potential value of projects and prepare proposals for review by editorial team and owners.
  • Coordinate feasibility process for new projects, including market research and analysis, suggestions for product makeup, target market audience, P&L projections, and other input as required to make the publishing decision.
  • Make initial offer on approved projects, and support preparation of author contracts and negotiation of contracts to completion.
  • Support contracted authors in delivering a complete first draft that meets expectations. As needed, complete developmental edit memos for lead editor.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Sit for extended periods of time; including at a computer.
    • Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
    • Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

    Work Conditions:

    • General office environment.

    Teacher Created Materials is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company/organization: Teacher Created Materials
Location: Minneapolis, MN/Remote

Teacher Created Materials is a 40+ year old, award-winning educational publishing company.  Come join our team!  Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Plus more!

Position Summary:

The Acquisitions Editor Trade role is responsible for identifying and acquiring manuscripts for children and youth for the Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education imprints of Teacher Created Materials that fulfill the mission and goals defined by the Free Spirit Publishing model and that meet stringent quality standards and are commercially successful. Position involves close collaboration with publisher and editorial, sales/marketing, and creative teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning, developing, and implementing a publishing strategy to ensure the overall success of Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education
• Network and source qualified authors, agents, and contacts for acquisitions.
• Monitor industry trends and issues and share them with editorial and sales/marketing.
• Conceptualize new product lines, research new subject matters, conduct ongoing competition analysis, and source acquisitions related to company mission and goals.
• Collaborate in the management of the acquisitions process, including review of unsolicited manuscripts and author solicitations, and the criteria for evaluating them.
• Work with new and existing authors to develop book and series proposals.
• In coordination with Publisher, assess potential value of projects and prepare proposals for review by editorial team and owners.
• Coordinate feasibility process for new projects, including market research and analysis, suggestions for product makeup, target market audience, P&L projections, and other input as required to make the publishing decision.
• Make initial offer on approved projects, and support preparation of author contracts and negotiation of contracts to completion.
• Upon signing of contract, coordinate organized hand-off to editor.
• Complete developmental edits of contracted titles, as needed.
• In coordination with Publisher, ensure timely management of product lifecycles including revisions, updates, ancillary products, new formats, and discontinuation.
• Represent Free Spirit and Teacher Created Materials at industry conferences and events.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trade acquisitions, development, or editing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, education, or related field. Master’s Degree and/or teaching or writing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of publishing industry policies and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate and effectively express concepts.
• Experience working collaboratively with authors and providing constructive feedback.
• Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in youth literature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a professional and service-driven manner.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide numerous ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Travel required.
• Passion for children’s books desired!

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time; including at a computer.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Work Conditions:

• General office environment.

Teacher Created Materials is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company/organization: Teacher Created Materials
Location: Minneapolis, MN/Remote

The Wisconsin Historical Society Press is seeking both a Sales Specialist to join our team!  

The Sales Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining retail, library, education, and specialty sales markets for books published by the WHS Press. Core tasks include creating sales plans and goals; tracking and reporting sales results; managing sales relationships with authors, reps, libraries, bookstores, gift shops, Wisconsin Historical Society sites and affiliates, and other retailers; managing the creation of Press catalogs and other promotional materials; and maintaining the Press’s online sales presence. This Sales Specialist reports to the Press Director under the guidance of the Society Press Sales and Marketing Manager.

Company/organization: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Location: Madison, WI
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The Wisconsin Historical Society Press is seeking an Associate Editor to join our team! Since its beginnings in 1855, the Wisconsin Historical Society Press has served the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society to collect, preserve, and share the stories of the Midwest. Located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, in the heart of the University of Wisconsin campus, the Press is a leading publisher of trade and educational books on Midwest history and culture. The Press publishes 12–15 titles per year and is known for the quality and beauty of its publications.

The Associate Editor is responsible for tasks related to the planning, acquiring, and editing of WHS Press publications. Core tasks include assisting the Press Director in seeking out and cultivating potential book projects; guiding authors through the preparation and submission of proposals and manuscripts; coordinating the proposal review process; drafting acquisition memos, reader’s reports, rejection letters, and P&Ls; negotiating, drafting, and processing contracts; communicating with authors and other content partners to ensure acquired materials meet Press requirements; and maintaining detailed records for projects in all stages. The Associate Editor also provides support to Press editors, including facilitating text reviews; managing the hiring of freelance copyeditors; and maintaining the Press house style guide and editorial process manual. The Associate Editor reports to the Press Director.

Company/organization: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Location: Madison, WI
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Bearport Publishing specializes in creating high-interest, visually appealing books that focus on fun and unusual topics that young readers love. Trade-like design, using a combination of both photographs and illustrations, and playful titling are what distinguish us in the K-8 educational market. For over 16 years Bearport has been creating books that feel less like supplemental texts and more like the books children really want to read.

We are currently looking for a dynamic Associate Designer to join our growing team. This entry-level position is immediate and will work with the Product Development Team in the design and production of Bearport’s books across its multiple imprints. Working on Bearport books requires an aptitude for effective design that supports excellent editorial content, as well as proficiency in industry-standard production practices. An Associate Designer’s goal will be to select captivating photographs, create meaningful graphics, and produce clean layouts that support and illuminate the content, in addition to producing a wide variety of production files. Work may include photo research, photo editing, design and layout, implementing corrections in multiple rounds, file preparation for print production, and design and production support for other various editorial and marketing needs.

BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate possesses:
• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience
• Experience with Adobe InDesign & Photoshop and familiarity with other applications within the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in publishing
• Experience in photo research and selection
• Excellent organization, self-management, and communication skills
• An ability and desire to learn new skills quickly, and be responsible for continued professional growth
• A positive and helpful attitude, and a willingness to work hard and have fun in a small and growing company

Benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Summer work hours

About Bearport
Since 2005, Bearport Publishing has received numerous awards for its high-quality nonfiction books. Its focus has been narrative nonfiction and unique, high-interest subjects for beginning and struggling readers. Browse our books, read reviews, and get to know us a little better at bearportpublishing.com.

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Does Bearport sound like the place for you? Tell us why you’d make an outstanding addition to our staff as an Associate Designer. Please send a cover letter, resume, a link to a portfolio or samples, and salary requirements to careers@bearportpublishing.com. No phone calls please. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Company/organization: Bearport Publishing
Location: Minneapolis, MN