Editorial Production Assistant

About the role

As an Editorial Production Assistant at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by embracing the mission of producing K–12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. Your primary role is to perform editorial production tasks as assigned, including proofreading textbooks and digital resources. You may be asked to work either independently or under the direction of an editor. Your work increases the value of the products by ensuring their conformity to BJU Press style and departmental guidelines and lowers production costs through efficiency and attentiveness.

Responsibilities

• Direct the editing of ancillary BJU Press products as assigned; may include developmental editing, copyediting, and production editing
• Direct editorial production tasks as assigned
• Proofread BJU Press print and digital products
• Learn and review BJU Press style, policies, and procedures; suggest updates or improvements to the editorial production specialist or editorial manager as appropriate
• Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards
• Complete special projects as assigned

Skills

• An eye for attractive and user-friendly layout and design
• Ability to follow established procedures
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to stay focused and work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with a team
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Requirements

• Strong skills in English grammar, mechanics, and other characteristics of good writing
• Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style and other reference sources (can be learned on the job)
• Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience OR 4+ years of experience in a relevant discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude
• Must be a born-again Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (Bob Jones University group)
• Must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines (Bible, triune God, man and salvation, etc.)
• Expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality, sanctity of life
• Must be an active member of a local Bible-believing church holding orthodox theology
• Committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ
• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Required Experience: 1-2 years related experience

Schedule

After successful onboarding, a regular part-time employee in this position may apply for a