Production Editorial Manager

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Production Editorial Manager in its Books Division who will be responsible for supervising staff and managing content operations including the project management, editing quality, and content creation of print and electronic books and related ancillaries. The Production Editorial Manager will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in the selection and development of innovative ideas and scholarship, the creation of pioneering technologies to enhance discovery and learning, and the connection of people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.
The Production Editorial Manager leads a team of production editors and works closely with internal colleagues in acquisitions, design, marketing, and production and external service providers (contractors, freelancers, and vendors) to manage the budgets, schedules, content quality, and distribution of work assignments for digital and print book publications. The Press publishes between 120 and 150 titles annually, along with more than 200 reprints per year. The Production Editorial Manager serves as part of the Books Division's management team and works cross-departmentally to decide on strategies for books and other publishing projects, resolve issues, and manage staff and supplier performance, development, and training or onboarding. The Production Editorial Manager in the Books Division also collaborates with leaders across Hopkins Press to develop strategies, policies, and practices for accessibility and digital workflow initiatives in the publication of print products, e-books, open access content, and online reference works, taking the lead on projects as they arise. This position reports to the Director of Publishing Operations.
The Press is committed to honoring every person's inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure opportunities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We strive to publish courageously, giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Head Publishing Operations Production Editorial team in the management of the book publishing lifecycle from manuscript through to publication including coordinating deliverables across the Press, communicating program status to internal and external stakeholders, and escalating concerns and issues to the Director of Publishing Operations and other department heads.
• Direct the work of internal and external production editors, copy editors, indexers, etc. monitoring the assignment of projects, managing author and stakeholder expectations, and guiding colleagues and direct reports as needed to ensure that editorial quality and project management effectiveness meet Press standards.
• In close collaboration with acquisitions, design, marketing, and production colleagues, develop efficient workflows and continuous process improvement strategies, incorporate technological capabilities related to content responsibilities, and lead change management including preparing team members for important changes, implementing those changes, and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Establish and update the style guidelines and operating procedures to ensure the appropriate level of content quality, publishing consistency, and achievement in the successful completion of work to agreed cost, quality, and timing expectations.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to decide on the selection of and strategy for publishing projects, keeping the Books Division apprised of title requirements and statuses, efficiently and cost-effectively resolving issues, mitigating risks to the Press's goals and program, and exploring opportunities to advance the Press's mission.
• Evaluate external service offerings and onboard service providers (contractors, freelancers, and vendors).
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and direct the work of staff, casual workers, students, and interns.
• Act in production editor capacity for special projects and assigned portion of the title list.
• Weave diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into all aspects of the work including working closely with publishing colleagues and the Director of People, Culture & Equity on DEIA initiatives (e.g., diversity of voices in editorial freelancers, inclusive language review of house style).

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of editorial, design, and production processes with direct copyediting and proofreading experience, including proficiency with the Chicago Manual of Style and the ability to apply other style manuals.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, and proficiency in full suite of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with digital publishing and print manufacturing formats and standards.
• Familiarity with the publishing industry's accessibility standards, metadata management, and XML workflows.
• Understanding of asset management systems, title databases, and file management best practices.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in tandem, while working with a variety of people (e.g., direct reports, peers, senior staff, and external service providers and suppliers).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, form collaborative teams, and instill passion and drive in those teams.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Superior problem-solving skills including using analytics to drive decisions.
• Creative thinker; embracing new ideas; passionate about developing the potential of Hopkins Press.
• Inclusive in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excel in effective use of resources; keen self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ten years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five plus years of publishing industry experience, preferably in a scholarly or academic publishing setting.
• Three plus years of progressively increasing management experience including providing guidance and opportunities to direct reports for development and advancement.

Classified Title: Managing Editor
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Production Editorial Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: Min $72,600 - Max $127,000 Annually (85,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Books Manuscript Editing
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodation Information
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Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
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