Development Editor
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Passionate about publishing? Join University of Regina Press as a Development Editor and help discover, shape, and publish exceptional works that contribute to scholarship, culture, and conversations that matter.
In this role, you will identify, acquire, develop, and advance manuscripts for publication by the University of Regina Press. Work with authors, Series Editors, and URPress Team to assess projects and guide manuscripts from acquisition through publication readiness, supporting the publication of scholarly, literary nonfiction, poetry, graphic novel, and trade titles, particularly in Canadian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, and other areas within the humanities and social sciences.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Impact You play a key role in advancing the Press’s publishing program, fostering author success, and enhancing the reputation of the University of Regina Press. Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
Collaborate with us to expand our list and make a difference in academia and beyond. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!
For a full job description and to apply, please visit our UR Careers Page at https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/22899
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Responsibilities
The Development Editor will identify, acquire, and develop manuscripts for publication by the University of Regina Press. They will collaborate with authors and series editors to guide projects from initial acquisition through to publication readiness.
Requirements
The role requires a passion for publishing and the ability to manage scholarly and trade titles across various humanities and social science disciplines. Candidates should be capable of fostering author success and contributing to the press's academic reputation.
Skills
- Manuscript acquisition
- Developmental editing
- Publishing
- Project management
- Scholarly communication
- Editorial strategy
- Author relations
- Academic publishing
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Flexible spending account
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Education
- Administrative
Keywords
- Publishing
- Development Editor
- Manuscript acquisition
- Scholarly publishing
- Canadian Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Social sciences
- Literary nonfiction
- Poetry
- Graphic novels
- Trade titles
- Academic press
- Editorial development