Milkweed Editions, an award-winning independent publisher of transformative literature, seeks an Editor. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to engaging, managing, and communicating with freelance editors about specific projects; reviewing and discerning editorial marks; collaborating with authors to address questions and suggested changes; and ensuring mistakes are not introduced in the revision process. The Editor will also write and revise descriptive copy, read and report on submissions, and work closely with the Managing Editor, who oversees the production of all titles.
The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented, supremely well-organized, and animated by an ethos of service to outstanding authors. Exceptional writing and communication skills are essential to success in the role. Candidates should be self-directed, demonstrate consistent initiative, and have a high aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines. Milkweed Editions offers a collaborative, creative, and supportive office environment, and the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about engagement and collaboration with the team as a whole.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in editorial production and/or project management
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism or English preferred
- A strong command of the English language, exceptional editing prowess, and a thorough understanding of The Chicago Manual of Style
- Ample experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
This is a Minneapolis-based, in-person, full-time, exempt position with benefits. Compensation will be determined based on experience, within a range of $50,000–$60,000 per year.
Please submit a résumé, three references, and a cover letter addressed to Lauren Langston Klein in one combined PDF via Submittable by October 4, 2024. Your cover letter should express your interest in this position and articulate how it aligns with your professional and personal goals. Please keep your letter to one page.
It is the policy of Milkweed Editions to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected class recognized by applicable laws.