The Assistant Editor reports directly to the Director of St Vladimir’s Seminary Press (SVS Press) and is responsible for maintaining the schedule of editorial projects and production of materials published and produced by SVS Press. This position focuses on all facets of copyediting, correspondence with authors, production and interface with printers, electronic transmission of book data, permissions and rights, preparation of marketing materials, and other areas related to publishing and marketing.
Specific job responsibilities
- Log-in and track submissions, prepare contracts, register copyrights, apply for CIP data, transmit electronic data to distributors and buyers
- Manage the flow of SVS projects, with attention to editorial standards, contacts with authors, copy editors, proof readers, formatters, and designers
- Production work includes obtaining bids, organizing design work, collecting endorsements, preparation of cover text, assignment of barcodes, and shipping details
- Investigate and apply the application of new book technologies for the display and sales of press material.
- Assist the Director with Advancement projects that may require editorial and production attention
- Function as an office manager maintaining files and assist in the preparation of reports, minutes of meetings, and management of databases.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience working in the book trade, publishing, communication, marketing, or related fields
- Recommended knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Candidate must possess exceptional skills in writing, communication, multi-tasking, organization, and working under deadlines.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary commensurate with background and experience
- Benefits include-heath, pension, and life insurance
Application
- This position is currently vacant and expected to be immediately filled by a qualified applicant.
Submit resume and cover letter to Theodore Bazil, Director of SVS Press at employment1109@svots.edu . - A published writing sample, and an editing sample are to accompany the application
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary serves Christ, his Church, and the world through Orthodox Christian theological education, research, and scholarship, and the promotion of inter-Orthodox cooperation.
In this way, the Seminary prepares students for ministry as bishops, priests, deacons, lay leaders, and scholars so that they may build up Orthodox communities, foster Church growth through mission and evangelism, teach the Orthodox faith, and care for those in need.
http://www.svots.edu/mission-statement/
St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary is a graduate professional school whose programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. It is accredited nationally by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The Seminary is located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Yonkers, New York, in suburban Westchester County, close to nature but only thirty minutes by car or train from the rich cultural and educational resources of New York City.
The eleven-acre campus is crowned by the beautiful chapel, dedicated in 1983. Six other multi-purpose buildings house classrooms, faculty offices, a large and well-stocked bookstore, dormitories for men and women students and the refectory. The new Rangos Library and Administration Building, opened in May, 2002, houses the seminary library, administrative and faculty offices, and the main reception office. Thirty on-campus apartments for married students and homes for faculty and staff on or near the campus contribute to a strong sense of community.
http://www.svots.edu/about-our-seminary/
