Copyediting Services Assistant, Copyediting

Copyediting Services Assistant, Copyediting copyediting, copyediting services assistant, copyeditingJob Summary:The Copyediting Services Assistant reports to the Supervisor of Copyediting and Proofreading is responsible for the management of the manuscript trafficking on behalf of the Copyediting Department.Essential Functions:
Process work in and out of the copyediting area to freelance copyediting contractors.
Check submitted manuscripts for distribution.
Collect and check invoices from copyeditors and generate contracts for copyeditor payment.Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience/Abilities:
High school diploma required, college degree or equivalent preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.Ability to analyze incoming workload to determine copyeditor need required.
Cold-calling and cold e-mailing experience required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and a working knowledge of other MS Office applications, including Excel.
Experience assigning and processing time-dependent tasks, often involving multiple deadlines required.
Flexibility with scheduling and technological change required.
Ability to cross-train and learn other tasks that affect the copyediting area required.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment required.
Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to direct own work while coordinating with contractors and other members of the Copyediting Department required.
Ability to communicate with and respond to contractors and in-house employees clearly and cogently.
Ability to handle very detailed work.
Ability to perform sitting, walking, bending, lifting, stretching, stooping, and overhead and lateral reaching tasks.
Ability to remain stationary for long periods.
Ability to climb up and down 10+ stairs.
Ability to file in both high and low file drawers and shelves.
Ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment without direct climate control.