14.1405, Jobs: Lexicography: Associate Editor,Houghton Mifflin

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Subject: 14.1405, Jobs: Lexicography: Associate Editor,Houghton Mifflin

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Date:  Thu, 15 May 2003 12:38:55 +0000
From:  nicole_boudreau at hmco.com
Subject:  Lexicography: Associate Editor Dictionaries, Houghton Mifflin

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Date:  Thu, 15 May 2003 12:38:55 +0000
From:  nicole_boudreau at hmco.com
Subject:  Lexicography: Associate Editor Dictionaries, Houghton Mifflin



University or Organization: Houghton Mifflin
Department: Human Resources
Rank of Job: Associate Editor Dictionaries
Specialty Areas: Lexicography, History of English
Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)


Description:

Houghton Mifflin Company, one of America's leading publishers of
textbooks, Educational software, fiction, nonfiction and reference
works has an Associate Editor position available in the Trade and
Reference Division.

This position is responsible for editing manuscripts for the
dictionaries and other word-related reference books, especially by
identifying, researching and writing definitions of dictionary
entries; enter and revise entries in dictionary databases; create and
adjust cross-reference entries; become familiar with style. Apply an
understanding of linguistic processes in the development of new
products and new features of existing products, as directed by senior
staff. The Associate Editor reviews and corrects galleys, pages, film,
and printouts.

Responsibilities:
- Edit manuscript, including writing definitions of new words; editing
  definitions of existing entries; editing material in the database
  and marking up manuscript for database input, identifying, defining
  and editing entries in specific groups; creating and adjusting
  cross-reference entries.

- Process all stages of proof; help coordinate checking and marking
  galleys and pages.

- Process corrigenda.

- Contribute to the submission and development of new products and new
  features of existing products

- Read and mark for citations in assigned publications

- Perform special projects or other duties as assigned, including
  administrative support for the Senior Staff.

- Contribute to research for new products and to marketing efforts as
  directed.

- Answer correspondence from the public


Qualifications:
Master's degree in linguistics, the history of English, or a related
area required. One to two years of experience as an assistant editor
or its equivalent a must. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills and editing skills required. Ability to work in cooperative
team setting, meet deadlines while maintaining high standard of
quality required. Some experience in the use of group software or
lexical database software desirable. Knowledge of foreign languages
and historical languages preferable.

Qualified candidates should send resume, cover letter and salary
requirement electronically to Nicole_Boudreau at hmco.com.

Nicole Boudreau
Houghton Mifflin
222 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116

Fax#:	617-351-1106

For more information on Houghton Mifflin Company we invite you to
visit our web site at www.hmco.com.

Houghton Mifflin Company has a long and proud commitment to diversity.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Nicole Boudreau
	222 Berkeley Street
	Boston, MA 02116
	United States of America

	Position is open until filled.


Contact Information:
	Nicole Boudreau
	Email: nicole_boudreau at hmco.com
	Tel: 617-351-5185
	Fax: 617-351-1106
	Website: http://hmco.com

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