Editorial & Production Assistant

About the role

The SU Press at the Syracuse University Libraries is searching for an Editorial and Production Assistant (EPA).

Responsibilities

• Aid in project organization, tracking, and assessment.
• Correspond and manage vendor requests.
• Prepare reprint files.
• Check print and digital proofs and review print and ePub advance copies for errors and meeting accessibility requirements.
• Submit Library of Congress cataloging applications.
• Assess, maintain, and clean up print and digital files as directed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a humanities or applied arts discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sound knowledge of English language and grammar, scholarly apparatus, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Good writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with digital image and text files, design principles, and accessibility.
• Familiarity with HTML/XML and CSS.
• Training or experience using Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Cloud suites (especially InDesign) required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of English language and grammar, scholarly apparatus, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Good writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with digital image and text files, design principles, and accessibility.
• Familiarity with HTML/XML and CSS.
• Training or experience using Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Cloud suites (especially InDesign) required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a humanities or applied arts discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$25.00 per hour

Schedule

20 hours per week to be worked within standard university business hours based on a schedule established upon hiring. Standard University business hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)