Job Title
Senior Managing Editor
Location
Global
Position Type
Volunteer
Job Description
Volunteer / self supporting staff position.
Senior Managing Editor is a critical role in SIL's academic publishing workflow,
leading and coordinating editorial production across our publishing programs.
This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring that all content meets our
high standards for accuracy, clarity, tone, and mission alignment and meets
projected timelines. The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and project
manager who thrives in a fully remote environment and is passionate about
nonprofit publishing and SIL's mission-driven work. Full time applicants
preferred but will consider 20-30 hours per week applicants.
Responsibilities
* Oversee editorial workflows for multiple publications, from manuscript to
final proof
* Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, production staff, and marketing
to manage project timelines and deliverables
* Supervise inhouse content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
* Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and style across all publications
* Implement and maintain editorial guidelines and processes
* Stay current with issues, trends and best practices in academic publishing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and teams (or
equivalent)
* Exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading skills
* Strong understanding of editorial workflows, house style sheets, style guides
(e.g., Chicago), and project management tools
* Comfortable working independently in a remote team environment
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
* Commitment to publication accessibility; and equity, diversity, and inclusion
of language in publishing
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials in Publishing or disciplines
related to SIL domains preferred
* 3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content
projects
* 5+ years experience working in SIL domain or project roles (or equivalent)
preferred
* 5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing, or
extensive experience as a regularly published author of academic articles or
books
* Proven experience with manuscript development, content editing, copyediting,
and proofreading across a range of formats (books, digital content)
Training and Orientation:
On-the-job training provided, and provision for professional development
Weekly Hours
40